jillybeansnycApr 192 minWhat 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...
jillybeansnycMay 10, 20211 minDIY 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...
jillybeansnycSep 9, 20203 min"No!" No MoreDid 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...
jillybeansnycAug 28, 20203 minMy Go-To Supplies and Props for Jillybeans Toddler ClassesI'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...
jillybeansnycAug 5, 20202 minFostering Independent Play With ToddlersAs a follow up to my recent post about fostering independent play with babies, here are some of my suggestions on how to support...
jillybeansnycJul 14, 20202 minSensory Bin BasicsIf 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...
jillybeansnycJul 13, 20201 minNo 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...
jillybeansnycJul 10, 20201 minToy Car Play Three WaysHere are a few of my favorite activities for little ones who love their toys cars and trucks: -Tape Roads: Masking tape really is the...
jillybeansnycJul 10, 20201 minBubble PaintingThe only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...
jillybeansnycJul 10, 20203 minSummer 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,...
jillybeansnycJul 10, 20202 minFirst Blog Post and a Big AnnouncementHi 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...