by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Mar 25, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Understanding Development
When a book is not just for reading (it’s used to build early literacy)! We’re used to thinking of the term “literacy” as a word to describe people who can read. What about the term “early literacy?” Does it simply refer to teaching young children how to read? In this...
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...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Mar 18, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Understanding Development, Visual Supports
What are “visual supports” and how are they useful for young children? This episode of Learn With Less focuses on the use of visual supports (pictures, photographs, text – in the environment) to assist in early development. Below is a transcript of this...
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...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Mar 11, 2016 | Cognition, Music, Podcast, Understanding Development
Infants and toddlers learn holistically. We have to look at the whole child! On this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, Ayelet discusses the fact that infants and toddlers are learning “all at once” – learning in one developmental domain cannot be separated from...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Mar 4, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Language/Literacy, Setting Up Environment For Learning
The magic of the paper roll I love repurposing household objects into open-ended play items. You may have noticed. One of my very favorite baby toys is… the paper roll! Whether the paper towel or toilet paper roll, I honestly cannot tell you how often I...