Jill Lerman is back to continue the conversation about what independent play is and why it matters!

Jill discusses how independent play builds resilience, confidence, creativity and helps dodge perfectionism. She also shares actionable tips and strategies to support and start to see more engaged independent play at home.

Jill is a teacher, play expert, consultant and mom trained in the RIE and Reggio-Emilia philosophies. Check out her free guide: ⁠Independent Play Tips for Any Age⁠ and her ⁠Playful Parenting Membership⁠

Teachers and ECE Professionals- what type of professional development would you benefit most from?

I do⁠⁠early childhood education trainings, pre-service, in-service⁠⁠ and everything in between and would love to connect with you on a 1:1 call to see how I can be of service to you and the littles you work with.

February 27, 2025

Episode 224

What Independent Play IS and Why it Matters with Jill Lerman (Part 2)

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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