Songs, seasons & time together

Parent–toddler mornings in Santa Fe.

Songs, simple seasonal crafts, and time to play with Miss Jill. Children and their grown-ups share the morning, with room to join in or watch for a while.

Looking ahead to early spring 2027 Explore spring plans

Also with JillExplore the needle-felting group

Watercolor sun and rainbow over soft green hills, spring flowers, and simple wooden toys.

A little time to slow down, together.

Spring 2027 interest is now open

Sunbeams classes are planned to resume in early spring 2027. Fall classes are closed to new sign-ups.

See the spring plans

An expression of interest, with no place reserved.

The Sunbeams approach

Familiar rhythms. Room to explore.

A song to begin, natural materials to play with, and a grown-up close by. These simple things shape a morning at Sunbeams.

Something familiar

Welcome songs and a closing circle give each morning a familiar beginning and end.

Simple materials

Natural materials, open-ended toys, and seasonal crafts leave room for imagination.

Their own pace

Little ones can join in, watch, or stay close, with the reassurance of their grown-up nearby.

A morning at Sunbeams

Songs, play, and seasonal making.

The morning follows a familiar rhythm from a welcome song to a closing circle. In between, there is time for open-ended play and making something together.

  1. 01

    Sing hello

    Familiar songs welcome everyone into the morning.

  2. 02

    Follow their curiosity

    Open-ended toys and natural materials invite exploration.

  3. 03

    Make something together

    Simple crafts follow the changing seasons.

  4. 04

    A gentle goodbye

    A closing circle brings the morning to a gentle finish.

Caregivers stay for the whole session. Sunbeams is not drop-off care.

Watercolor of wooden arches and rings, soft wool, pinecones, and a flowering sprig on linen.
Wood, wool, and things from nature.

The person to ask

Start with a hello to Miss Jill.

Miss Jill brings together the songs, seasonal activities, and play at Sunbeams. She is also the person you can talk with about getting started.

Ask about the morning rhythm, age fit, or spring plans. She’ll share the practical details as they develop, so you can decide what works for your family.

Ask Miss Jill a question
Colorful needle-felted pumpkin characters made at Jill’s group

More from the making table

Needle felting with Jill.

Explore colorful creations from Jill’s needle-felting group, then send an inquiry to learn more about joining.

Explore the group

What comes next

Planning for spring 2027.

You can ask a question now or let Miss Jill know you’re interested. She’ll share more about the spring mornings as plans develop.

Share your spring interest

An expression of interest, with no place reserved.

  1. Say hello

    Share your spring interest or ask a question using the form below.

  2. Hear the details

    Miss Jill will share spring information and answer your questions.

  3. Find what fits

    Discuss what works for your family before making any future arrangements.

Before you get in touch

Questions families ask.

Start with what matters to your family. Miss Jill can help with anything else.

Ask your own question

Being here together

Do I stay with my child?

Yes. A parent, grandparent, or trusted caregiver stays throughout. Sunbeams is not drop-off care.

What if my child would rather watch?

Children are welcome to join in, watch, or stay close to their caregiver. There is room to follow their own curiosity and pace.

What happens during a morning?

Familiar welcome songs, open-ended play with natural materials, simple seasonal crafts, and a closing circle make up the morning rhythm. A caregiver stays throughout.

Spring plans & practical details

Are classes accepting new sign-ups?

Fall classes are closed to new sign-ups. We’re planning for early spring 2027 and welcome expressions of interest through the inquiry form. Miss Jill will share more information before spring classes begin.

How can I find out about ages, times, and pricing?

Miss Jill will share spring session times, age fit, availability, and pricing directly with interested families.

Where do we meet?

Sunbeams is planned for Santa Fe. Miss Jill will share location and arrival details as spring plans develop.

Does my inquiry reserve a place?

No. Your inquiry expresses interest in spring classes and does not reserve a place. Miss Jill discusses availability and any future visit arrangements directly.

Spring 2027 interest

Talk with Miss Jill.

A question is enough to get started. Tell Miss Jill what you’d like to know, or simply say you’re interested in spring 2027.

What happens next

Miss Jill will reply using the email you provide and share spring details as plans develop.

Your inquiry expresses interest and does not reserve a place.

All three fields are required.

Use an email address where you can receive a reply.

A simple expression of spring interest is welcome. You can add a question, too.

Adults only. A general question or expression of interest is enough. Please omit children's names, ages, birth dates, photos, diagnoses, and identifying details.

10–3,000 characters.

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