NestlingsPlay - Connection - Communication
Early Communication Classes
For Littles and Their CaregiversGuided by a Certified Speech Therapist
Ages: 6 Months to 3 Years
Led by: Samantha Jaekel, M.S., CCC-SLP
What to Expect: 45 Minutes of play, connection, and parent education
Designed and led by a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, Nestlings is a gentle, play-based class that helps you support your child’s early communication — through songs, stories, and meaningful moments of connection.
Each session blends evidence-based language strategies with sensory play, simple routines, and child-led exploration. Caregivers learn how to bring speech and language support into everyday interactions.
This class is not therapy and doesn’t require a referral or diagnosis — it’s a joyful space for all infants and toddlers to learn, connect, and grow through play.
Upcoming ClassesJoin us every Saturday for gentle, SLP-led play and exploration designed for infants and toddlers.
Class Times:
Doves (6–18 months): 10:00–10:45 AM
Larks (12–36 months): 11:00–11:45 AM
Pricing: $25 per child (includes taxes).
Classes are held outdoors at our therapist-tailored home, weather permitting, in a safe, cozy, and engaging environment for you and your little one to connect, explore, and grow together.
What does a typical class look like?Welcome & Warm-Up: Gentle hello song, name greetings, cozy circle
Music & Movement: Action songs, clapping, and rhythm games
Story & Connection: Short book or picture board, prompting babbling, gestures, first words and expansions
Sensory Play & Exploration:
Doves: Tummy time, textures, and caregiver-led play with SLP coaching
Larks: Pretend play, sensory bins, or building activities with caregiver guidance and paired SLP coaching
Wrap-Up: Goodbye song, review key points, transition out with a snack for the road
Notes for Parents:
Outdoors, weather-permitting
Close-toed shoes for walkers and sensory-friendly clothing recommended
Final weather notifications will be sent 2 hours before class with credits provided as necessary
Children are born communicators. Every interaction, every word you speak to them, helps their language and learning take flight.
