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.
What You'll Learn
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
LEARNING LEVEL
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.
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.
THE SCOOP
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.
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.
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)
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.