by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Language/Literacy, Setting Up Environment For Learning
When my son was young, we were so busy attending therapy sessions, learning alternative methods to communicate and simply trying to stay afloat… it was easy to forget (and felt difficult to make the time) to provide basic activities that promoted learning...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Aug 5, 2016 | Blog, Motor/Sensory, Movement/Sensory, Setting Up Environment For Learning
Sometimes when singing a song or chanting a nursery rhyme, a simple piece of fabric waving over my baby’s head makes such a remarkable focal point for his attention. My toddler enjoys playing the co-captain and moving the fabric over her little brother, and we...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Aug 5, 2016 | Balancing Needs, Priorities, Relationships, Music, Podcast, Social/Emotional
We have something a little bit special for you: an all music episode. On this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet invites families in her community to participate in a sing-along to celebrate the 25th episode of the podcast! Sing along to some of your...
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...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Music, Setting Up Environment For Learning
If you asked me what single toy was a “must-have” for infants and toddlers, I’d say: the drum. Ours has been one of the most evergreen, longest-lasting, and socially interesting open-ended play materials that my kids have enjoyed – from their...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Jul 22, 2016 | Cognition, Music, Podcast, Setting Limits and Manage Behavior
We all struggle to see from another’s perspective. Believe it or not, we start learning that ability in infancy! On this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet explores the ways infants and toddlers learn to develop emotional intelligence and the ability to take...