The game of chess has been challenging and delighting players of all abilities for centuries. It is undoubtedly an enjoyable game in its own right and there are a number of tangible benefits that will reflect in children’s learning across many other subjects.Unique to our classes is the understanding that children get the most out of chess when they are having fun. Our lessons are playful and lively.
For younger kids, classes focus on helping them build a strong foundation in chess through storytelling with characters such as “King Sparky” and “Billy the Bishop”. Older kids will refine their strategy by revising games and working together to find checkmate or identify the best possible next move.
Chess deal with developing and improving cognitive brain functions, including problem-solving, creative thinking, strategic planning, pattern recognition, and memorization skills. Also, it helps to potentially raise IQ levels while teaching sportsmanship and building self-confidence at the same time.
Along with the formations, we deliver chess classes at our preschool in AbuDhabi for a playful and enjoyable way to help young children learn patience and thinking skills. Our chess classes are designed specifically for preschoolers, with these chess efforts engaging them in the developing of early logic skills, memory and concentration, through the use of play-based learning.
Our aim isn't just to teach the moves, but to ignite curiosity, increase confidence and aid in building the problem solving skills that they will engage throughout their life not simply on the chess board
Children who learn to play chess typically develop: