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To 'Chess Lady,' game is more than fun
By Eileen Blass USA Today
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — Quiet, please. The second- and third-graders at McGinn Elementary School are playing chess, which means they're concentrating, which means they shouldn't be interrupted...Read More
March First Move News
Art contest winners, renewal, new online play and more! Read this months First Move news here.
My Visit to Garwood Elementary
Talk about a smart group of kids! Last week I had the opportunity to visit with the students at Garwood Elementary in Idaho. I asked them what they like about chess and their answers were wonderful, so much more than...Read More
February First Move News
February 2011 First Move News: New online play, tournament announcements, MLK tournament winners and more!...Read More
Schools provide chess for students' enjoyment, intellect
SARTELL, Minn. — Some may think chess is boring and too difficult, but many students who are members of clubs across the country couldn't care less what others may think of it. Read More
The Chess Lady and First Move Take Chess into the Classroom to Engage, Inspire, and Educate
BELLEVUE, WA, January 17, 2011 – Move over lunch lady….The Chess Lady is making her move to classrooms nationwide. Chess is now inspiring second and third grade students around the country thanks to an innovative program from America’s Foundation for Chess: First MoveTM. This award-winning program introduces chess – with the help of an unexpected classroom celebrity, The Chess Lady...Read More
Spring ISD chess program captures national media attention
In October, NBC’s “TODAY” had its cameras focused on students and staff at Northgate Crossing Elementary in Spring ISD. The TV show wanted the scoop on the district’s use of First Move, a curriculum for second and third graders that, through the game of chess, teaches math concepts, critical thinking and social skills...Read More.
Chess Lady Visits Schools in Antigua
What an amazing trip!! I just returned from a week in Antigua in the West Indies where I held teacher trainings and visited schools. Through a grant from Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Antigua and the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club, we were able to bring First Move to 29 classrooms in Antigua public schools this year. That’s about 650 children in Antigua who now get to have chess in their classrooms...Read More!