Scholastic Chess - Schools and Kids
Kids love chess. And chess loves kids. It helps them develop analytical and problem solving skills. And it's fun! Find out how to get and keep them interested. • Looking for a chess camp? Start here.
'Why Offer Chess in Schools?' by Jerry Meyers
'Legend has it that the ruler of India asked his wise men to devise a way to teach the children of the royal family to become better thinkers and better generals on the battlefield. Chess was the result.' [An About Chess guest article.]
'Legend has it that the ruler of India asked his wise men to devise a way to teach the children of the royal family to become better thinkers and better generals on the battlefield. Chess was the result.' [An About Chess guest article.]
Children's Classics with Chess Themes
'Educators and parents looking to connect chess with academics might consider these classics of children's literature. Not only are the books entertaining reading for grades 4-8, they also touch on important lessons of morality.' By Dr. Alexey Root.
'Educators and parents looking to connect chess with academics might consider these classics of children's literature. Not only are the books entertaining reading for grades 4-8, they also touch on important lessons of morality.' By Dr. Alexey Root.
Video : Chess in the classroom
'America's Foundation for Chess (AF4C) is committed to the education of our children.'
'America's Foundation for Chess (AF4C) is committed to the education of our children.'
Chess Camps
Chess camps are a special type of summer camp, like music camp or computer camp, that has become popular in the last few decades.
Chess camps are a special type of summer camp, like music camp or computer camp, that has become popular in the last few decades.
Improved Math Scores Through Chess?
'The skills needed to function in the workplace today are decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and deductive and inductive reasoning along with the ability to make judgements and good estimates. That's when chess comes into the picture.'
'The skills needed to function in the workplace today are decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and deductive and inductive reasoning along with the ability to make judgements and good estimates. That's when chess comes into the picture.'
'Chess, Anyone? -- Chess As an Essential Teaching Tool' by Brenda Dyck
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'Contemplates whether smart kids play chess or chess makes kids sma