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The Star Wars Sensory Bin That Is Taking Off!

December 10, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Star Wars Sensory Bin

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…]

Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Child Development, Education, Homeschool Activities, Learning Through Play Tagged: Disney, Hasbro, learning through play, learning toys, Micro Machines, sensory bins, sensory learning, Star Wars

Hot for Hot Dots Tots from Educational Insights: Review and Giveaway

July 31, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Hot Dots Tots

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…]

Posted in: Education, Giveaways and Contests, Learning Through Play, Reading Tagged: Educational Insights, Giveaway, Hot Dots, Learning Toy Review, learning toys, Preschool Toys, reading

Get Your Garden Growing with Green Toys Watering Can

May 6, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Green Toys Watering Can

In full disclosure, Mommy University received the Watering Can from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. Gardening does not require many tools or gadgets. The most basic tool is the essential watering can. In fact, it is iconic.  In the dead heat of the summer, flowers thirst for water and a watering can becomes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Outdoor Adventures Tagged: gardening, Gardening with Kids, green toys, Learning Toy Review, learning toys, learning toys for kids

Three Little Piggies : A SmartGames Toy Review

April 28, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Three Little Piggies

In full disclosure, we were provided Three Little Piggies in exchange for our honest review. The story of the three little pigs has been interpreted and re-envisioned in movies, books and cartoons with each new generation.  SmartGames took a story told, read and sung to children and imagined a toy that stimulates logic, reasoning and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Learning Through Play Tagged: Learning Toy Review, learning toys, learning toys for kids, SmartGames, Three Little Piggies

Play, Solve and Learn with SmartGames Bunny Peek-A-Boo

March 10, 2015 by Monica Atkins 5 Comments
Bunny Peek-A-Boo

Mommy University received Bunny Peek-A-Boo from SmartGames at no cost in exchange for an honest review. Bunny Peek-A-Boo by Smart Games is a three dimensional game designed for children as young as two years old. SmartGames creates brain-building reasoning games for single players and Bunny is no different as it is the perfect introduction for little … [Read more…]

Posted in: Giveaways and Contests, Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews Tagged: learning toys, SmartGames

Learning Fun with Tiggly Shapes: Safari App Review

October 28, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Tiggly Safari

In full disclosure, I was provided with a free set of Tiggly Shapes as part of my attendance to Blogger Bash NYC. I review was not required. Affiliate links are included in this article. Do your kids play with your iPad every day? Are you always looking for fun and educational games for them to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Learning Through Play, Math Tagged: apps for kids, iPad apps, learning games, learning toys, Math, Tiggly Shapes

Uncle Milton Dino X Team T-REXcavator Dinosaur Excavation Game Review

September 29, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
T-REXcavator Review

In full disclosure, Uncle Milton provided us with the T-REXcavator at no cost to us in exchange for our honest review. Do your kids LOVE dinosaurs? Are you looking for a game that is fun AND educational? Well, I have the perfect game for you! Uncle Milton Dino X Team T-REXcavator Dinosaur Excavation Game is a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Learning Through Play Tagged: learning toys, T-REXcavator, Uncle Milton

B kids Play with Me Laptop Review

September 16, 2014 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
Play with Me Laptop

In full disclosure, B kids provided us with the Play with Me Laptop at no cost in exchange for an honest review. Infants and toddlers are attracted to music, lights and anything that resembles what their parents use. When a toy offers various educational benefits, it becomes a toy that interests Mommy University. The B … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play Tagged: learning toys, Play with Me Laptop, toy laptop

Kids Will Go Wild for Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset

September 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 10 Comments
Go Go Smart Animals

In full disclosure, I was provided with the Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset and product information from VTech in exchange for my honest review. This post also includes affiliate links. Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset is a new fun, interactive and exciting learning toy by VTech that has recently been released. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews Tagged: Go Go Smart Animals, Go Go Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset, learning toys, Preschool Toys, VTech

Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn Review

August 31, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Sands Alive Let's Go Learn Review

In full disclosure, Play Visions provided us with the Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn at no cost in exchange for an honest review. If you are looking for a mess-free, educational and sensory based toy, then Sands Alive is for you! Sands Alive has been popping up across the internet and various stores throughout New … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Learning Through Play, Sensory Learning Tagged: learning toys, Play Visions, Sands Alive, Sands Alive Let's Go Learn, sensory learning, sensory toys
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