Tinkering is the act of modifying, improving, or enhancing an object. It is an open-ended process without a specific product but eventually as children develop critical thinking skills they can become future inventors and innovators. Toy companies have realized the fun and improvement in skills associated with tinkering which is why we have seen a … [Read more…]
On February 13-14, 2016, we were proud sponsors of the brand new Play Fair event at Toy Fair NY 2016. Play Fair was an event that offered endless opportunities for learning through play. Toy companies from around the country were invited to share their latest and greatest toys with eager and excited children. We were … [Read more…]
Please Make the trip to Please Touch, you will not be disappointed! Entering Memorial Hall is impressive for the first time visitor especially since the Please Touch Museum (PTM) has taken residence since 2008. Established in 1976, the Please Touch focuses on inviting children to play and learn. The massive space is filled with permanent … [Read more…]
Against the backdrop of winter in New Jersey, the bright red and pink hearts brighten our days as we usher in Valentine’s Day. While this celebration has its roots in Christianity, the exchange of paper cards has been taking place for over one hundred years. At Mommy University, we love a fun celebration yet we … [Read more…]
As I sit and reflect on the past year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the support Mommy University has received. After reading last year’s Best of 2014 post, I am so incredibly proud of the growth our blog has made over the course of just one year. We have gone from 650 Facebook followers … [Read more…]
Snow globes have a tendency to entrance children as they can easily control the weather for one small picturesque scene. We start to pull these out around the holiday season as they have that association of snow and seasonal celebrations. As we were compiling a list of activities to do before watching holiday movies, we … [Read more…]
This is the sensory bin that Star Wars fans have been waiting for! In our household Star Wars has a level of mystique quality which is no surprise since we had a “May the Fourth Be With You party.” When the new Star Wars toys were released in the store, my family took a trip to … [Read more…]
Elf on the Shelf either raises cheers or groans and in some instances both occur in the same household. The concept is simple: an elf from Santa’s workshop visits your home usually after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Children name the elf (or elves if there are multiple children) and his role is to report back … [Read more…]
A sensory bin inspired by the Peanuts gang We received the Peanuts figurines from Schleich in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed belong to Mommy University. Each holiday in my childhood home is fondly framed with a reference to a Peanuts movie. Whether it is waiting for the Great Pumpkin with Linus, hoping … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the Toy Industry Association to bring you this post. Although there was compensation involved, I truly believe in their Genius of Play mission which is to engage children in meaningful play opportunities so they can grow and develop into well-rounded adults. This belief perfectly aligns with our beliefs at Mommy University; … [Read more…]