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10 Awesome Train Books

June 6, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Awesome Train Books

­ All aboard! At Mommy University, we don’t need a conductor to tell us to get excited about books and certainly not books involving trains! Our children have become fascinated with these massive means of transportation. Inducted into this interest by a useful engine named Thomas, our children have taken rides through New Jersey, enjoyed exhibits … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Reading Tagged: reading

10 Awesome Dinosaur Books

April 25, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Awesome Dinosaur Books

At Mommy University, we love to roar about Dinosaurs. While we know that New Jersey has plenty to boast about when it comes to dinosaurs we also know the importance of reading. Our children are fascinated by dinosaurs which is how we have come to learn of the books in our 10 Awesome Dinosaur Book … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Reading Tagged: reading

10 Awesome Zoo Books

March 7, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
10 Awesome Zoo Books

Books that will make you go wild about Zoos! Zoos are a staple at Mommy University as we regularly visit these locations in our state as well as ones in Louisiana, Florida, and other states when on vacation.  Children are naturally curious and fascinated by nature.  They are intrigued by animals so of course zoos … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Reading Tagged: reading, zoos

Celebrate Easter with I See Me Personalized Children’s Books

March 6, 2016 by Jessica Lopa 1 Comment
Celebrate Easter with I See Me Books

Reading has always been an important part of our daily routine. Although it has changed from me reading bedtime stories and board books to my kids to my son reading dinosaur and weather books to me, reading is still a fixture in our house. Encouraging a love of reading is important to begin at a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Reading Tagged: reading

10 Awesome Farm Books

October 26, 2015 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
10 Awesome Books about Farms

Looking for Moo-re Farm Books? At Mommy University, we love readings books.  We enjoy reading as a personal interest but we also recognize that for children to fall in love with reading they need to be read to on a regular basis.  There are philosophies that encourage reading thirty minutes a day while others encourage … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Reading Tagged: kids books, Learning to Read, reading, reading with kids

10 Out of this World Books

October 5, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
out of this world books

If you have a child that is interested in outer space, solar systems, constellations or simply a dreamer interested in staring at the stars, then you will love our latest list from our Awesome Book series. For this article, we have compiled suggested books that are out of this world!  This list is full of diverse … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Health and Sciences, Reading Tagged: Books about outer space, books for kids, Outer space, reading

Learn the Alphabet: Fall Edition

September 30, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments
Letter Recognition_ Fall Edition

It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as early as possible. This starts by reading to your kids every night beginning from birth! Aside from reading each night, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Homeschool Activities, Reading, The Arts Tagged: education, fall activities, Learning to Read, Learning to Spell, Learning to Write, letter recognition, reading

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

10 Places for Story Time in New Jersey

March 2, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Amazing Places for Story Time in New Jersey

As a child, my refuge was on the floor of the Young Adult section of a small bookstore at the Livingston Mall.  As my family walked through the stores, I would peruse the new R.L. Stine or Christopher Pike suspense stories.  I would save my allowance and collect piles of books and read them over … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, Education, Reading Tagged: NJ Libraries, Places to See in NJ, Pottery Barn, reading, reading with your kids, Story Times in NJ

Usborne Book Review: 1001 Things to Spot On the Farm

October 13, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
1001 Things to Spot on the Farm

In full disclosure, 1001 Things to Spot on the Farm was provided to us by Usborne at no cost in exchange for our honest review. Usborne Books became a favorite in our home with the introduction of their “That’s not my” touch and feel series. If you have an infant, I cannot boast about these … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Reading Tagged: Book review, kids books, reading, Usborne
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