Play with Purpose: The Language & Connection Lab | Kids Out and About Orange County

Play with Purpose: The Language & Connection Lab


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 01/30/2026
Play with Purpose: The Playful Connection Lab is a hands-on parent–child workshop designed to help families break free from default screen routines and rediscover the joy of simple, meaningful play. In this interactive 60 minute experience, you and your child will explore engaging, sensory-rich activities using our Mini Farm Play Box while learning easy, science-backed ways to connect, co-play, and spark creativity at home without adding more to your to-do list.

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Date: January 30, 2026

Time: 9:00-10:00 AM

Location: SLP Riley-800 South El Camino Real Suite #218 San Clemente, CA 92672

Workshop Fee:

  • $50 per parent–child pair (Covers Registration and 1 Mini Farm Box)
  • Early Bird: $45 (limited spots available)

Workshop Facilitators: Andi Alvarez & Dr. Samantha Hayes & Supported by an SLP/SLPA from SLP Riley

 

The Language & Connection Lab is a small-group, parent–child workshop designed for kiddos who benefit from extra support in communication, engagement, or sensory-friendly play. Using our Mini Farm Play Box, families will explore hands-on activities that naturally spark language, expand vocabulary, and build meaningful back-and-forth interaction and all while strengthening the parent–child bond.

 

Guided by a child-led, scaffolded support, parents will learn simple, strategies they can use at home: modeling language, supporting communication during play, encouraging joint attention, and creating connection-rich routines without relying on screens.

 

This workshop is ideal for:

  • late talkers

  • kiddos who thrive with extra modeling or structure

  • children who need support engaging in play

  • parents wanting tools to build communication at home

 

You’ll leave feeling confident, connected, and equipped with practical ways to support your child — plus your Mini Play Box to continue the learning at home.

Location: 
Beyond the Screen Families, 2277 South Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705, United States
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Samantha Hayes
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/30/2026
Time: 
9:00-10:00 AM
Price: 
$45 Early Bird Registration/$50 Regular Registration

Ages

2-3 years 4-5 years 6-8 years