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10 Awesome Brain Boosting Party Favors

February 1, 2016 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
Party Favors

Recently, birthday parties have become quite the coordinated effort for parents to put together. Children love the games, cake, and, of course, the token of gratitude for attending the party. You may call it a goody bag or a party favor, nonetheless, it is very likely that candy, dollar store items, and tiny knick knacks … [Read more…]

Posted in: Gift Guides, Holidays and Celebrations, Learning Through Play Tagged: art classes for kids, Celebrations, Party Favors

10 Brain Boosting Places to Get Crafty in NJ

February 5, 2015 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
10 Places to get Crafty

At Mommy University, we love art! From music to dance to paintings which is why we published “Kids & Art: What Does Art Teach Our Children?” as well as a follow up on “Drawing the Line: 5 Ways to Encourage an Appreciation of Art”. We believe that The Arts offer amazing opportunities for positive growth … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, Arts and Crafts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: art classes for kids, Arts and Crafts, painting with kids, Places to See in NJ

Drawing the Line: Encouraging a Love of Art

September 18, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Encouraging a love of Art

During a college internship, I was visiting the Museum of Modern Art with a friend who is an artist. At the time, I couldn’t tell you the difference between Monet or Matisse. We were in an exhibit on Bonnard, a French painter, who was known for hidden elements in his paintings. I watched a father … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, The Arts Tagged: art classes for kids, Benefits of Art, kids and art

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