What Are My Actions Teaching My Daughter?
Does it bother you when things don’t go the way you imagined they would or the way you think they were “supposed to”? This seems to be a...
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jillybeansnyc
- May 10, 2021
- 1 min
DIY Sensory Bottles
Looking for the fun, calming effects, and stimulation of sensory play without a mess? Try making sensory bottles! They are so simple and...
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jillybeansnyc
- Sep 9, 2020
- 3 min
"No!" No More
Did you know that the average one-year-old child hears the word “no” about 400 times a day? 400 times! I’ve been reading a lot about this...
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jillybeansnyc
- Aug 28, 2020
- 3 min
My Go-To Supplies and Props for Jillybeans Toddler Classes
I'm feeling excited for the fall, but in this new world, the classes I teach look different than ever before. As a result, I've been...
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jillybeansnyc
- Aug 5, 2020
- 2 min
Fostering Independent Play With Toddlers
As a follow up to my recent post about fostering independent play with babies, here are some of my suggestions on how to support...
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jillybeansnyc
- Jul 14, 2020
- 2 min
Sensory Bin Basics
If you know me, you know my love of sensory play runs deep. Sensory bins are easy to throw together, and are always a hit for a large...
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jillybeansnyc
- Jul 13, 2020
- 1 min
No beach? No problem!
Sadly, I imagine many of you, like me, have not yet been to the beach at all this summer. But, who says you can't bring the fun of the...
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jillybeansnyc
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Toy Car Play Three Ways
Here are a few of my favorite activities for little ones who love their toys cars and trucks: -Tape Roads: Masking tape really is the...
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jillybeansnyc
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Bubble Painting
The only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...
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jillybeansnyc
- Jul 10, 2020
- 3 min
Summer PLAYlist (see what I did there??)
This list includes some of my favorite summer play items for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! This post may contain affiliate links,...
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jillybeansnyc
- Jul 10, 2020
- 2 min
First Blog Post and a Big Announcement
Hi and welcome to the Jillybeans blog! For those who don't know me, I’m Jill. I’m an early childhood educator and development play...
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