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My class begins the year learning the basics of the game of chess. I have, over the years, developed a series of lessons that enable them to understand the fundamentals of the game. This process includes the use of computer chess programs, a large demonstration board, and a number of chess sets. After my students have a good understanding of the basics we host a chess club for the rest of the school during the Friday lunch periods. My class, as hosts, run the club. Every student has some task during half of the club's time and then is free to play with the other students, or on the computers. Together we manage to keep track of who comes to the club, teach others how to play, and show the visitors how to keep records. In May of each year there is a field trip to a special event where players from Hillcrest's Chess Club meet players from other schools, this is usually in the first week of May. Everyone from my class goes on the field trip, however we use the records we have kept to determine which of the visitors will join us on the field trip. If you want to see photos of our chess club field trip, click here! Why Teach Chess? Educators around the world acknowledge that chess is a powerful tool for developing higher order thinking skills, creativity, numerical and verbal aptitudes, and memory. If you would like to know more about the academic underpinnings of chess go to: The American Chess School.
Chess Resources: If you want to play chess and have access to the internet there are places to play Yahoo Games is one of the most accessable. Below is a list of places from around the United States, some have places to play, some are places to learn more about chess. |
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