Movement/Sensory Archives - Page 3 of 3

DIY “Cloud Bed” For Movement

by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jul 29, 2016 | Blog, Motor/Sensory, Movement/Sensory, Setting Up Environment For Learning

“One of my favorite props to use with families is a large piece of fabric, like organza. It’s a hammock, it’s a snuggle, it’s a roll-up-and-cuddle-together activity. It’s also a ride for a pre-mobile infant who might like to gently be...

DIY Sensory and Vocabulary Bowl

by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog, Cognition, Communication, Language/Literacy, Movement/Sensory, Setting Up Environment For Learning

Search for the term ‘sensory bin,’ and you’ll find many, many ideas to keep infants and toddlers busy. Many require a fair amount of advanced planning and a crafty supply kit… but what if you had everything you needed to create a sensory bin,...

DIY Scarf Song Prop

by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Apr 29, 2016 | Blog, Cognition, Movement/Sensory, Setting Up Environment For Learning

“I really found it difficult to talk to my son in the early months — what was I supposed to say? But I’m getting my Ph.D. in a field related to the study of people… so I decided to study him. Once I looked at him through a professional lens, I...

DIY Tissue Box of Mystery

by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Mar 18, 2016 | Blog, Cognition, Movement/Sensory, Setting Up Environment For Learning

Using visual aids can be helpful for young children. When we talk about things, it might go in one ear and out the other… But when we add a visual support, we add another way to support our child’s understanding and experience of learning. On the...

DIY Train Box

by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Mar 11, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Movement/Sensory, Setting Up Environment For Learning

One of my favorite play materials is a large box, like a cardboard box, plastic storage bin, or laundry basket. They are great open-ended play items, and I often create “vehicles” out of common household objects to help create a multi-sensory experience...