DIY Train Box
One of my favorite play materials is a large box, like a cardboard box,Ā 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...
DIY “Paper Roll Microphone”
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...
How Playing With Language Helps Your Baby Learn To Communicate
When we play with language, our children pay attention! Transcript of this weekās āDevelopmental Thought,ā an excerpt from the full episode. For additional information, music, play ideas and the complete interactive family experience, please listen to the entire...
DIY “Animal Images”
Allowing our young children the opportunity to make a choice allows them to communicate, and also allows them to feel a sense of empowerment. During the corresponding podcast, “Routines & Rituals,”Ā I talked a bit about using visuals to aid in...
DIY “Rain Stick / Shaker”
Music is a rich framework that can so easily be used to promote all kinds of development. As a pediatric speech-language pathologist who loves to sing, I’ve done a fair amount of research into the connections between music and early learning… Especially...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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