DIY Paper Roll & Tissue Drum
It’s no secret that young children, when given the opportunity, often create percussive musical instruments out of common household objects… A laundry basket, a toilet paper roll, an oatmeal container, a mixing bowl. Often, the rhythmic banging in which...
DIY Song Picture Book
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...
A Surprising Way To Build Early Literacy Skills
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...
Using Visual Supports For Early Learning
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...
DIY Train Box
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...Hi, I’m Ayelet
Hi! I'm Ayelet Marinovich. I'm a mother of two, a parent educator, and pediatric speech-language pathologist. I'd like to help you along your early parenting journey.
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