Open-Ended Play is Jawsome! Sharks are very popular in my home. Each family member actually has an opinion on what is the coolest shark species and reasons for their belief. Thus, we have been reading about sharks, visiting them and watching television programs about them. Applying information about sharks, however, can be a little challenging. … [Read more…]
My family recently took a road trip to Louisiana to visit family. We decided to stop for the night in Tennessee since it is about halfway between NJ and Baton Rouge. We were unsure exactly where to stop but when I was contacted by MagiQuest, I knew Pigeon Forge would be our destination of choice! … [Read more…]
Even though I have 2 boys at home, the movie Moana is a favorite in our house. My 5-year old can sing every word to every song and loves playing with his Moana toys and reading Moana books. We even waited in line for 45 minutes at Disney World to meet Moana! It’s a movie … [Read more…]
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…]
Have an epic adventure at The Academy’s Backyard Adventures! To celebrate the recent launch of the The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s new exhibit, Backyard Adventures, we are partnering with this amazing institution to offer one of our reader’s four tickets to visit. The tickets include admission to Backyard Adventures as well as … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! When you think Christmas, the first thing that pops in your head is definitely NOT summer! Christmas in July, however, has been growing in popularity in NJ (and beyond) allowing for holiday fun to be enjoyed in the warm weather too! Each summer I see more and more events and experiences that celebrate … [Read more…]
Game On at The Franklin this summer! To celebrate the launch of the Franklin Institute’s exhibit, Game Master, we are partnering with this outstanding organization to offer one of our readers four tickets to visit. You can visit this summer to learn about the transformation of videogames and its impact on culture. There are several reasons to visit … [Read more…]
There needs to be more empathy and kindness in the world. We all acknowledge this statement especially when we think about the world that is being created for our children. Words have a powerful impact that can often times be overlooked as the pace of modern culture intensifies. As parents, we want our children to … [Read more…]
While we often times consider our backyard full of simple things like grass, a garden or patio, The Academy of Natural Sciences has brought an innovative exhibit called Backyard Adventures to help us appreciate the wonders right outside our own home. The exhibit is overflowing with interactive stations for families to learn through play. What … [Read more…]
Each time I watch a television show or a movie involving the significance of math in our lives, I am lost. I am not mathematically challenged, I just do not have a passion for math, until now that is. While we co-exist in this world, I never stepped past the moment of truly appreciating math … [Read more…]