Jupiter! Mars! Earth! Those are words my children enjoy screaming out loud because they have recently become fascinated with outer space. It might have been the film we saw at The Franklin Institute narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson that sparked their interest or visiting The American Museum of Natural History and seeing amazing … [Read more…]
We are so excited to share that Mommy University was chosen to help celebrate the launch of the 2016 Safari Ltd. new product line. We have been provided with a brand new figurine in exchange for our honest review. At Mommy University, we love the learning opportunities provided when playing with Safari Ltd. toys. We … [Read more…]
A sensory bin inspired by the Peanuts gang We received the Peanuts figurines from Schleich in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed belong to Mommy University. Each holiday in my childhood home is fondly framed with a reference to a Peanuts movie. Whether it is waiting for the Great Pumpkin with Linus, hoping … [Read more…]
Fall is definitely my favorite season. It’s full of vibrant colors, delectable smells and exciting activities and events. Fall is also full of opportunities to learn and grow. Every trip to the farm, every apple pie you bake and even every time your child puts on a costume is a teachable moment. Children long to … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Play Visions provided us with the Sands Alive Glow in exchange for an honest review. A sensory toy that has been populating shelves of our favorite toy stores, Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn, was reviewed by us last year. A new addition to the collection is Sands Alive Glow which is an … [Read more…]
Mommy University received the Foam Paint Bottles from Roylco in exchange for an honest review. Children learn best through play. Exposing them to multiple sensory activities has many benefits which is why we enjoyed Roylco’s Foam Paint Bottles. Primarily designed as an art toy, the Foam Paint Bottles contains colored soap which can be used … [Read more…]
As a kid, I remember having the infamous turtle sandbox. I loved playing in it with my sister and making fun sand castles and burying toys. What I didn’t know was that I was building and enhancing developmental and academic skills that would help lead to my future success in school! In my article listing … [Read more…]
According to the calendar it has been spring for a little while now, but it is still light jackets and hot coffee for those of us in the Garden State. It is a traditional time for birds chirping, gardening, baseball, and the beginning of sitting outside in the warm rays of the sun. Since the … [Read more…]
There are fun toys and there are educational toys and when the two intersect endless possibilities occur. Safari Ltd. produces Toobs which are miniature figurines organized into tube shaped containers by theme. You might have noticed that I use Toobs frequently in my sensory bins; however, there are many ways these toys can be maximized for … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Splish Splash Sink and Stove in exchange for our honest review. This post also contains an affiliate link. We all know that kids love to play, but teaching them to clean is a whole other story. What if I told you there was a toy that teaches kids … [Read more…]