#AACES2025 Conference Session

Building Skills with Building Blocks: Supporting Language, Problem Solving, Mathematics, and More Through Accessible Block Play 

Block play is widely recognized as a foundational activity for early childhood development fostering language, math, and problem solving skills. In this session, learn how to facilitate accessible and inclusive block play opportunities for both classroom and home settings. Drawing from research and practical examples, this session will highlight strategies and resources that transform block play into a rich, developmentally appropriate learning experience accessible for all learners.
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What You'll Learn

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:

  • List 3 ways to adapt block play for physical access.
  • Identify 3 ways that block play can support language development, including for AAC users.
  • Identify 3 ways that block play can support problem solving and mathematics skill development for young learners.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Everyone

LEARNING LEVEL

intermediate

PRESENTED BY

Beth Poss, MA, CCC-SLP

Beth Poss is the Director of Educational Programs for LessonPix. She is a speech/language pathologist, former special education administrator, and former assistant principal. Beth is passionate about designing educational environments that support all students in accessing a rigorous curriculum and meeting educational outcomes. In her work with school districts, universities and national and state level organizations she focuses on literacy, augmentative and alternative communication, Universal Design for Learning and inclusive educational practices. She is one of the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year, released in August 2021. 
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Mary Katherine Dally, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP

Mary Katherine Dally, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP, has served as the SLP on an ALS clinic focusing on AAC evaluations, voice banking, and no-tech/low-tech communication. She then worked as a solutions consultant for a communication device company, traveling the West side of Ohio. Currently, Mary Katherine works as an assistive technology consultant through an educational service center and works in a preschool program and outpatient clinic as a speech-language pathologist. She presents at both local and national conferences and is passionate about accessible play.
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THE SCOOP

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Friday, February 14, 2025, 1:30 -2:30 PM Pacific Time

Access this session free (as scheduled) during the live AACES conference.
Enroll in this session for access to the quiz and CMH certificate.

All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 60 online courses) with their paid membership.


Enroll in this session for access to the recording.

All Access Members get FREE access to certificates and session recordings for the entire conference (+ our staple course library of over 60 online courses) with their paid membership.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

This session offers a total of
 1 certification maintenance hour (CMH)

Learn more about CMH/PDH (versus CEU's or continuing education units) on your course syllabus and on our CEU Page. All learners are encouraged to confirm that this course meets the requirements of their licensing board before purchasing.  
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