Room 214's Enrichment Program

In Room 214 we believe that chess is a game that can help students in all areas of life.  Learning to play chess increases motivation, patience, delayed-gratification, critical thinking, sportsmanship, gratitude, and focus.  We take every Friday in 4th and 5th Grade to play chess for one period.  I teach students a new tactic or strategy once they learn how the pieces move and we try to improve our play. 

(Chess Club)

• Purpose: learn how to play chess & chess tactics/strategy
• Example: chess moves & tactics, tournament play
• Skills: Focus/attention/critical thinking/strategy/problem solving/patience/discipline
• Kid Chess