A speech and language group program for toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, and their caregivers
In South Orange County
Starting September 2026
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*Limited to 10 families to keep the group small and supportive
Tiny Talkers & Tales
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About Tiny Talkers & Tales
Tiny Talkers & Tales is a play-based communication group for toddlers ages 18 months–3 years and their caregivers. Through songs, movement, books, art, and everyday interactions, children are encouraged to build communication skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Designed and led by a pediatric speech-language pathologist, each session focuses on early language, understanding, gestures, imitation, play skills, turn-taking, and early literacy. Caregivers participate alongside their child and learn simple, practical strategies to support speech and language development at home.
Children at all communication levels are welcome. Activities are designed to meet children where they are while providing caregivers with practical strategies to support communication growth at home. Every child is encouraged to participate in their own way, with a focus on connection, play, and shared experiences. Along the way, caregivers can build relationships with other families in similar stages of parenting, fostering a sense of community, support, and shared learning. Our goal is to help little communicators, and the adults who love them, learn and grow together.
What We'll Explore
Early communication develops through many interconnected skills. Each session provides opportunities to build speech and language while supporting play, understanding, social engagement, imitation, and early literacy.
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Early language development
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Understanding and following directions
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Gestures and imitation
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Play skills and pretend play
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Turn-taking and social interaction
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Early literacy through books and songs
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Music, movement, and sensory exploration
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Confidence communicating with others
What a Typical Session Includes
Each session is designed to support speech, language, and communication development through engaging, play-based activities for both children and caregivers.
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Circle time with songs & movement
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Interactive story time
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Crafts & sensory activities
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Speech & language development
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Play & communication skills
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Caregiver coaching & support
Supporting Communication Beyond the Group
Caregivers are a child's most important communication partners. Throughout the program, you'll learn practical, easy-to-use strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines such as mealtime, playtime, bath time, and reading together.
As a Hanen Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (It Takes Two to Talk®), I have specialized training in coaching parents to support communication development during everyday interactions. While Tiny Talkers & Tales is not a Hanen program, many of the caregiver-focused principles that guide the group are rooted in evidence-based strategies that help children learn language through meaningful, everyday experiences.
These approaches are designed to help communication feel natural, enjoyable, and connected, both during our sessions and at home.