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 23, 20203 minMy Fave Toys/Materials for 6-9 Month OldsThere are so many exciting things happening developmentally around the six-nine month mark: your little one is starting to sit up...
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 18, 20201 minSome Of My Favorite Ways to Engage with An InfantI had an opportunity to write a piece for Monica and Andy's blog, the M+A Edit to share some of my favorite ways to play and engage from...
jillybeansnycJul 16, 20204 minMy Fave Toys for the First Six MonthsI often get asked when toys should be introduced to babies. This question is usually followed by "What baby toys do you recommend?" For...
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,...