Come sing, sign, and play with your little one!

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Happy Talk-Tinies

Designed for babies 4-18 months.

Joyful classes to learn songs, sign language & sensory play to help you and your child communicate during your daily routines.

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Happy Talk-Tots

Designed for little ones 18-36 months.

Fun musical adventures through early learning topics that support language, social and sensory development.

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Tinies

Joyful classes for littles aged 4-18 months
Thursdays 11:00 am

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Tinies

Joyful classes for littles aged 4-18 months
Fridays 9:30 am

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Tinies

Joyful classes for littles aged 4-18 months
Saturdays 10:30

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Tots

Exciting classes for littles aged 18-24 months
Saturdays 9:30

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Meet your instructor!

My name is Marcianne Kristof and I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for 25+ years! Over the course of my career, I have worked in schools, nursing homes, hospitals, private practice, early intervention and then the schools again!

I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA but now, after many years as a Navy wife, I am settled with my family here in Northern Virginia. I have three children of my own with the youngest starting high school this fall!

I love travel, music, theater and singing with babies! I can’t wait to build a joyful community that supports each other as well as the language development of our littlest members!

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Beth, parent

My 10 month old, Ellie and I had a great time at the Happy Talk class! Marcianne was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to before and after class. She included songs, dancing, signing and repetition in the class. We will definitely be returning!
Lindsey, parent

We love Happy Talk with Marcianne! Our 13-month-old daughter, Lainey Jane, was so happy and engaged. The class is full of music, movement, and language-building activities that have helped her learn new skills and taught me, as the parent, how to support her continued growth. Marcianne is warm, energetic and amazing with the kids. It’s the perfect mix of fun and learning-highly recommend!