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…]
In full disclosure, we were provided Lean to Turn Scooter by Little Tikes in exchange for our honest review. While I don’t follow all parenting trends or beliefs, I do enjoy examining the possible reasons why one toy, for example, becomes popular. My first clue that scooters are beneficial to young children is when I … [Read more…]
Farms are a magical place for little eyes and hands! Large vehicles travel through them, vegetables and fruit grow from them, and animals from large to small inhabit them. It is the mecca of activities for the entire family during every season in New Jersey as each time of the year brings an opportunity to … [Read more…]
At Mommy University we have always been really big fans of Educational Insights. Their toys spark curiosity, boost academic knowledge and enhance cognitive development. Many toys also encourage a love of science and nature. So when Educational Insights asked Mommy University to be an EI Insider, of course we said YES! As an EI Insider … [Read more…]
Visiting a zoo is an amazing, interactive and fun learning experience for kids of all ages. To learn more, you can read my article 10 Benefits of Visiting a Zoo for all the reasons you should take your kids. Although a trip to the zoo is educational all on its on, there are many ways you … [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…]
In full disclosure, we received the Little Tikes Treasure Hunt Sand and Water Table in exchange for our honest review. As soon as the weather gets warmer and the sun comes out, my boys ask to play with their sandbox and water table. These sensory based activities offer so many opportunities for learning through play … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided IQ Candy in exchange for our honest review. An Amazon affiliate link is also included. I have already begun imagining all the summer adventures that await my family. Hotels have been booked and maps are getting Googled for long day trips. We don’t pack a lot of toys to … [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 received the Ball Blast Bouncer from Alex Brands in exchange for our honest review. Throw, bounce, catch! There is so much fun to be had with the Scientific Explorer Ball Blast Bouncer kit from Alex Brands, but the REAL fun starts with making them. That’s right! You and your kids can … [Read more…]