The Build a (Blank) Board
The only limitation is your imagination...
The Patented (No. 11,786,804) Build a (Blank) Board is designed to serve as *universal engagement prompt* to be utilized during supportive interactions. It allows the engager to use printed images reflecting the unique interests of the individual (i.e. wolves, princesses, cars, etc.) as the boards’ thematic content. The Build a (Blank) Board prompts include reflection content, however encourages the engager to develop additional and personalized questions, content and activities which pertain specifically to the unique intention of the interaction.
There are many ways in which the Build a (Blank) Board may be used in terms of game structure. Suggestions and examples of structures are included (see images below). Engagers are encouraged to modify and develop the engagement structure based upon their assessment of the individual and the context and purpose of the interaction.
*As customized by the user* Note: The product does NOT include all necessary components to reflect every topic of focus, interest, image type, etc.
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Reflection Content
Reflection Activities
Reflection Activities
Build-a-Blank Content materials, including the Question Cards and Content Markers, have been purposefully designed so that personalized cards can be made to have a similar aesthetic appearance to those included.
Reflection Activities
Reflection Activities
Reflection Activities
DIY Reflection Cards (not included) can offer expressive images such as paintings, pictures and specific characters such as emojis, types of animals, etc., as an engagement prompt to serve as a framework of reference and/or activity throughout the supportive interaction.
Engagement and Winner Spinners
Engagement and Winner Spinners
Engagement and Winner Spinners
Two spinners, which also allow for thematic content inserts, are included to offer additional opportunities for engagement and game structure (Printed Images not included)..
Spaces and Space Inserts
Engagement and Winner Spinners
Engagement and Winner Spinners
The spaces and housings for printed images are magnetic allowing the board to be built a part of the engagement.
There are many ways the Build a (Blank) Board can be set up
Build a (Blank) - Pirate Themed
Build a (Blank) - Mythical Themed
Build a (Blank) - Mythical Themed
Here's an example of a Pirate themed Game structure with figurines (Figurines and images not included).
Build a (Blank) - Mythical Themed
Build a (Blank) - Mythical Themed
Build a (Blank) - Mythical Themed
This is an example of a Mythical themed Game structure with figurines (Figurines and images not included).
Build a (Blank) - Casino
Build a (Blank)- Casino- "Storyline"
Build a (Blank)- Casino- "Storyline"
This is a Build-a-Blank (Card) Board Casino themed structure. (Playing cards and images not included.).
Build a (Blank)- Casino- "Storyline"
Build a (Blank)- Casino- "Storyline"
Build a (Blank)- Casino- "Storyline"
Another example of a Build-a-Blank (Card) Board Structure. (Playing cards and images not included.).
Currency Insert
An Add-on For Game Play and "Reward" and engagement!
These Currency Inserts are designed to house an utilize a small item (i.e. currency, extra game piece, figurine, etc.) to be used as a fishing engagement on the playing surface and integrated into supportive and educational engagements.
These Inserts have a hollowed out housing underneath and a clear housing on top to allow an image or word prompt to be inserted to illustrate a combination of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.) as well as an array of related images . Some of these inserts have dry erase surfaces to allow for drawn in content, as well as allowing printed content to be inserted.
During Build a (Blank)game play, the currency inserts are placed on the playing spaces.
Responsive Content Markers
An Add-on For Fishing and much, much more!
These Responsive content markers utilize a magnetic and/or hoop & loop system to be used as a fishing engagement on the playing surface and integrated into supportive and educational engagements.
These Responsive content markers utilize a magnetic and/or hoop & loop system to be used as a fishing engagement on the playing surface and integrated into supportive and educational engagements.
Responsive Content Markers illustrate a combination of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.) as well as an array of fishing related images including fish, weeds, boots, etc. Some of these inserts have dry erase surfaces to allow for drawn in content, as well as allowing printed content to be inserted.
During Build a (Blank) Fishing, the Responsive Content Markers are spread face down on the playing surface and players use an optional fishing pole to "hook" a content marker. The following engagement is determined by what is illustrated on the content.
For example, if a word is present, the engagement spinner may be used to determine how the word is depicted, or to simplify the experience or if an engagement spinner is not available, the players may discuss the term according to the engagers intention and capacity.
Block Inserts
An Add-on For Building and much, much more!
These Build a (Blank) block Inserts allow supportive and educational engagements to be integrated into Tower Building games, building of houses, bridges, walls and other structures on the Playing surface!
These inserts have an array of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.), as well as "engagement images (i.e. a question mark signifying a question card, paper and crayon illustration a worksheet or artistic expression, etc.) Some also have plastic insert sleeves to allow for custom content inserts. Some of these inserts have dry erase surfaces to allow for drawn in content, as well as allowing printed content to be inserted.
They may be integrated into standard Build a (Blank) game play and used as obstacles. For example, if a house or a tower is built, the illustrated engagement would need to be engaged in prior to moving to the next space.
Additionally, they may be used to play the stand "Tumble Tower" Game, where a tower is built and each player takes turns removing a block, then both players engage in the illustrated engagement.
Checker and Chess Content Inserts
An Add-on for Checker and Chess Lovers of All Ages!
These Build A (Blank) Checker and Chess Inserts allow supportive and educational engagements to be integrated into these well known, well loved board games!
Checker and Chess Inserts have a combination of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.) as well array of engagement images. Each time a player removes a piece from the board, the image or word content determines the following engagement. Some of these inserts have dry erase surfaces to allow for drawn in content, as well as allowing printed content to be inserted.
Playing Cards & Poker Chips
An Add-on for Traditional Card Game Lovers of All Ages!
These Build a (Blank) Poker Cards and Poker Chips allow supportive and educational engagements to be integrated into traditional card games (i.e. poker, black jack, war, rummy, go fish, etc.)
Build a (Blank) Playing cards have engagement images printed on them; chips have a have a combination of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.) as well array of engagement images. While using playing cards utilizing traditional rules of playing card games, the image illustrated most on the winners hand will determine the following engagement. If there is not a prominent image, then it will be the most prominent in both players hands. When using poker chips, the image depicted most often on the chips in the "winner's pot" will determine the following engagement. If there is not a prominent image, then it will be determined bye the most prominent in the winners hand in combination with the chips in the "winner's pot".
Four - in - a - Row
An add on for Four-in-a row Enthusiasts!
This Tower allows Build a Blank content markers to be integrated into a four in a row game and used seamlessly during supportive and educational engagements.
Standard Build a (Blank) Content Markers are used with the optional tower. Players take turns placing a marker in an attempt to align four of their markers in a row. Each time a player places a marker in the tower, the illustration or term determines the following engagement.
Content Markers have a combination of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.) as well array of engagement images. Some of these inserts have dry erase surfaces to allow for drawn in content, as well as allowing printed content to be inserted.
Build a (Blank) Planko
An Add-on for simple individual and community engagements!
This Planko Board is designed to house customizable combinations of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.) as well array of engagement images. Some of these inserts have dry erase surfaces to allow for drawn in content, as well as allowing printed content to be inserted.
Cone Inserts
A Simple add-on with many uses!
These cones serve as housings for a combination of concepts, terminology, and content (equations, musical staffs and notes, emotions, pronouns, etc.) as well array of engagement images. Some of these inserts have dry erase surfaces to allow for drawn in content, as well as allowing printed content to be inserted.
Utilize them with multiple types of engagements including ball-games, obstacle courses, remote control race car courses, etc.