Reading stories to our children every night is a ritual for the writers of Mommy University. We curl up with the board book, classic literature or a book from one of our many book lists to encourage a love of reading. However, as parents and educators we also recognize that inspiring little ones to love … [Read more…]
My children have always been fascinated by the world. We love to travel so they are always asking where places are in our country and the world. The new Puzzle Globe from Learning Resources offers fun ways for kids to learn about geography and different cultures while building important developmental skills. We found some exciting … [Read more…]
I am a huge fan of The Lego Movie. I am not ashamed to admit that on many occasions I have sat on the couch and watched it WITHOUT any kids in sight. I love the adult humor interwoven throughout the movie, and my kids love the cartoon aspect as well as following the characters’ … [Read more…]
Mommy University is excited to partner with Skylands Stadium to bring you all the winter fun Frozen In Ice has to offer! Ever wonder what people could do with over 100 tons of ice? Create a Frozen Carnival of course! This winter head on over to Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ for a frozen adventure … [Read more…]
Battleship, scrabble and monopoly were the board games in my closet as a child. They were so much fun to play; however, as parents, we take a closer look at these games to see how they build skills such as critical thinking, deductive reasoning, a strong vocabulary and an understanding of finance. It is not … [Read more…]
We are incredibly excited to partner with American Girl and Mattel to review the 2017 Girl of the Year Doll: Gabriela McBride. The premise that everyone has a story to tell is the most fascinating quality about American Girl dolls. The dolls are beautifully made and the accessories are stunning, but what I am simply … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! Whether it’s too hot, too cold, too rainy or too snowy, there are many reasons to stay indoors and play. Sometimes, however, staying home can become overwhelming for kids and parents. There isn’t enough room to run around, the house gets destroyed and, let’s face it, how many crafts and board games … [Read more…]
It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as early as possible. This starts by reading to your kids every night beginning from birth! Aside from reading each night, … [Read more…]
It is easy to forget in the cold winter months in New Jersey that there are many opportunities to have fun outdoors. We tend to huddle in the warmth of our home, sipping hot chocolate staring out the window at a fresh blanket of snow. Most of us tend to debate the ritual of arming … [Read more…]
2017 Builds Opportunities for Learning Through Play Any opportunity I have to visit Liberty Science Center (LSC) with my family is embraced because I know that behind every corner is another opportunity to learn through play. It is an absolute must do experience for families in New Jersey as well as during any of the … [Read more…]