by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Mar 25, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Language/Literacy, Music, Setting Up Environment For Learning
Early literacy skills are not synonymous with learning how to read. There are many skills that go into building early literacy, and many very simple ways to support the development of early literacy. Early literacy activities themselves often support all areas of...
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 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...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Mar 4, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Understanding Development
When we play with language, our children pay attention! Transcript of this week’s “Developmental Thought,” an excerpt from the full episode. For additional information, music, play ideas and the complete interactive family experience, please listen to the entire...