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Back To School Night: Great Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher!

September 15, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 10 Comments
back to school night

It’s that time of year again! Homework and projects are piling up and fall sports are in full swing. That also means Back to School Night is swiftly approaching! For many of you this may be your very first Back to School night while for others it’s your last one before your child heads off … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Parenting

Beyond Cool: A Review of the Beyond Rubik’s Cube at Liberty Science Center

September 15, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Beyond Cool

This is not a sponsored post. Why is Beyond Rubik’s Cube beyond cool? In my office is a Rubik’s Cube. It is perched on a table accessible for my student’s to play with when they visit me. I enjoy watching them pick up this toy (or “device of torture” as the description depends on the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: child development, education, Liberty Science Center, NJ museums, problem solving, Rubik's Cube

Sand Art: A Creative Way to Learn

September 11, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Sand Art

In full disclosure, this is not a sponsored post but it does contain affiliate links. At just about every fair and carnival, you will find a sand art stand. The kids will then plead and beg to make one. The excitement in their eyes brings u back to your childhood when you loved making your … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, learning through play, sand art

Donaldson Farms Sunflower Tour: A Must See NJ Experience!

September 10, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Sunflower Tour

Tour information updated for 2017! I have always found sunflowers to be magnificent and stunning flowers. The vibrant yellow petals and their tall, stoic stance make them not only amazing to look at but also very inspiring. As stated in our recent article listing 5 Reasons to Visit Sunflower Farms, we also know there are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, NJ Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: NJ Farms, Places to See in NJ, Reviews

WIN Your Own Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset by VTech

September 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 39 Comments
Go Go Smart Animals

This post is sponsored by VTech.  Mommy University is so excited to offer its first giveaway, and it’s a GREAT ONE! I was recently provided with my own Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Payset by VTech. You can read my review of this amazing toy by clicking here. My boys absolutely loved this toy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Giveaways and Contests, Learning Through Play Tagged: Giveaway, Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset Giveaway, Learning Toys Giveaway, VTech, VTech Giveaway

Kids Will Go Wild for Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset

September 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 10 Comments
Go Go Smart Animals

In full disclosure, I was provided with the Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset and product information from VTech in exchange for my honest review. This post also includes affiliate links. Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset is a new fun, interactive and exciting learning toy by VTech that has recently been released. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews Tagged: Go Go Smart Animals, Go Go Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset, learning toys, Preschool Toys, VTech

Educational Benefits of Zoos

September 8, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 9 Comments
Educational Benefits of Zoos

One of my favorite things to do as a family is to visit a zoo. I love witnessing the wonder and amazement in my boys’ eyes as they see an animal for the first (2nd and 3rd) time! Their faces light up and their smiles come alive as they point to each animal in excitement. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: NJ Zoos, zoos

Benefits of Art: What art teaches our children?

September 4, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments
Benefits of Art

In Jessica’s article, “Kids & Science” she mentioned that science is everywhere. Growing up in a family that emphasized the humanities, I believe art is everywhere as well. It is great to write for Mommy University to explore these topics individually as well as a collaborative team. Art is not isolated rather it can intersect … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, The Arts Tagged: Benefits of Art, child development, education, kids and art

Run, Jump, Play: The Benefits of Open Play Sessions

September 2, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Open Play

Do your kids LOVE open play sessions at your local playground or indoor play place? For most of you, the answer is a resounding YES! Kids love to run around, climb, jump and play. BUT did you know about all the amazing developmental benefits of this type of play? When kids attend open play sessions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: child development, Indoor Play Places, learning through play, Open Play

5 Reasons to See Sunflowers in New Jersey

September 1, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
5 Reasons to See Sunflowers

Grabbing a snack at Whole Foods one day, my son was about to launch into a meltdown triggered by being hangry (this term refers to being angry because you are so hungry). A small vase filled with sunflowers was near him and my new tactic was misdirection. Moving the vase next to my son and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences Tagged: fall activities, sunflower farms, sunflower mazes, sunflower tours, sunflowers
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