Chess for Schools - one term for group lessons for one child

This auction is for one term of weekly group lessons in a highly regarded and well loved by many kids and parents, 'Chess for schools' program. Valued at $138.

Since 2005, we have been providing our popular Chess For Kids program in schools throughout Greater Melbourne. Duration 50min during lunch time on Wednesdays.

CLASS STRUCTURE

10-15min lessons are taught each week from a structured syllabus ranging from tactics, strategies, master openings, traps & special moves. After the lesson children are paired up in a fun tournament playoff. Prizes are awarded to top 3 players at end of term.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS?

• Educational: Improved IQ, critical thinking, concentration, analytics, memory.
• Social: Develop new friendships, social interaction skills, sportsmanship.
• Emotional: Improved self esteem, resilience through winning/losing games.

BENEFITS FOR PARENTS?

• Seeing their child's character develop through the many benefits of chess.
• In a digital world chess is fantastic one on one quality time for Parent/Child.
• The gift of giving their child a unique new skill they have for life.