My boys absolutely LOVE the Wubble Ball so when I was asked to review the new Wubble Rumblers, I jumped at the chance. Just like the beloved Wubble Ball, the Rumblers offer hours of learning through play. NSI President Frank Landi developed the original Wubble Bubble Ball to keep children’s love for fun, active play … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]
This holiday season, give a gift that can last all year long! With so many kids learning at home in some capacity, subscription boxes are the PERFECT gift for kids this year. They offer fun at-home learning experiences that go beyond the classroom (or virtual classroom). From balloons to building sets to cooking to even … [Read more…]
When most people think of balloons, they think of parties and celebrations but balloons can be used for so much more than just decorations! Did you know that some occupational therapists use balloons to help increase fine, visual, and gross motor skills? Teachers have also used balloons to increase academic skills, especially in the area … [Read more…]
Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process in which children learn to understand emotions. They then use what they know about emotions to manage them effectively as well as help others in need. Understanding emotions helps children develop and foster healthy relationships with others. SEL is becoming more and more important in our schools as … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with some amazing toy companies including Wicked Big Sports, Crayola, Stomp Rocket, Miniland, Bicycle, Buzz Bee Toys, Swimways, and Thames & Kosmos to bring you these incredible outdoor learning toys! Get outside and get active this summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring … [Read more…]
Lately, my boys have been glued to their devices. It is always a fight to get them off and engage with the family. That is why I was so excited when I learned about ProjeX and was offered the opportunity to review this innovative toy. This fun and exciting interactive gaming system lets my boys … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the following brain boosting toy companies to bring you this year’s Easter Basket Gift Guide: Miniland, Faber-Castell, Little Kids Inc., Green Toys, Thames and Cosmos, Magformers, Wild Republic, Fluffy Cloudz and MindWare. At Mommy University, we believe that everything our children play with should enhance development and aid in … [Read more…]
Checkmate! Are you stuck at home due to snow or rainy (or just a pandemic)? Now is a great time to pull out some board games and put them back in rotation. If you have started remote learning at home, adding board games into the routine will assist with breaking up the day without the … [Read more…]
Riding the wave with Joss! Each year American Girl releases their Girl of the Year (GOTY) that possesses a unique story, defies traditional expectations, and encourages young minds to imagine a world where they can reach new heights! For 2020, the GOTY is the brown eyed Joss Kendrick who can be found catching waves on … [Read more…]