The summer is a time for kids to play, explore, have fun and get messy but it’s also a time to learn. Just because kids are no longer in school, it doesn’t mean the learning has to or should stop. In fact, it is important to decrease the summer slide by encouraging fun ways for … [Read more…]
Spring into the Alphabet with Fun ! 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 … [Read more…]
2019 Free Summer Movies at Mayo Performing Arts Center This Summer! At Mommy University, we love finding unique learning opportunities for our readers. We have been collecting and publishing posts highlighting FREE (or low-cost) movies that you can bring your children to this summer which you can check out here! We recently discovered that Mayo Performing … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with Genius Gems to bring you all their brain boosting fun! Something exciting is coming to Milburn, NJ in May 2018! A new company called Genius Gems is taking educational play for kids and adults to the next level. Genius Gems is a STEM-based play space, with structured activities designed by … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Start Your Adventure at Bass Pro Shops At Mommy University we are always looking for new opportunities to encourage our children to enjoy and appreciate nature. We take our kids on hikes, fishing and camping which stimulates their interest in the great outdoors. Bringing children to spaces like nature centers and science centers … [Read more…]
I am so unbelievably excited to partner with Crayola, Zuru, Purple Cow, Educational Insights and the Bridge Direct to put together this list of brain boosting road trip must haves for kids! My family LOVES to travel! We love visiting Walt Disney World, camping near Hersheypark and exploring new parts of the United States. We … [Read more…]
As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. Although camps are fun, and my boys participate in half-day ones for a few weeks, they can be expensive so I need to find more activities to occupy their time. To help engage them I decided to … [Read more…]
Celebrating 35 Years of Family Fun in New Jersey We are incredibly excited to partner with Laurie Berkner and The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning to share information about this exciting New Jersey experience. The depth and diversity of New Jersey history always surprises those of us that have lived here our entire lives. In … [Read more…]
One thing I really look forward to each summer is the variety of movie options. From new releases like Cars 3 and Wonder Woman to movies on the beach to FREE movies at the local movie theater, there are so many fun ways to go to the movies! At Mommy University, we love sharing these … [Read more…]
Father’s Day is quickly approaching but I am sure the dad in your life has been asking what the big plans are for weeks now. I know my husband likes to remind me about Father’s Day right around Mother’s Day. Luckily, NJ offers a wide variety of fun and exciting Father’s Day experiences. There are … [Read more…]