I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by age range: Babies Under 1,...

Fall has always been my favorite season. And while I love a good fall festival, picking apples or pumpkins, etc, there are so many simple...

Did you know that your child’s play environment can have a major affect on the way they play and interact with their toys? Here are three...

Tummy time can be a struggle, but enlisting the help and support of play objects and materials can help! Here are a few of my favorites:...

Looking for the fun, calming effects, and stimulation of sensory play without a mess? Try making sensory bottles! They are so simple and...

I've always loved finding easy ways for parents and caretakers to interact with their little ones at home. But now, as a new mom, I truly...

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...

I 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...

The topic of independent play is one that has been coming up A LOT lately for me, particularly in the age of Covid when people are...

I often get asked when toys should be introduced to babies. This question is usually followed by "What baby toys do you recommend?" For...

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...

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...

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...

The only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...

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...