First Move is an award winning in-classroom curriculum using chess as a learning tool in 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms.
The program focuses on enhancing the core curriculum while improving student’s critical thinking and test taking skills. Kids see chess as a game and do not realize the powerful learning that goes on while they play.
Student benefits:
- Improved/increased critical thinking skills
- Advanced math and reading skills
- Improved behavioral and social skills
- Increased self-esteem
- Students grasp concepts quicker
- Practical application of First Move lessons with core curriculum
First Move is not an afterschool program or a traditional chess tutorial; our focus is not on competition or tournament play, rather critical thinking and core curriculum enhancement. As a result of First Move teachers see students grasp math concepts quicker as well as demonstrate an increase in reading and comprehension. First Move promotes courtesy toward others; students learn to shake hands before and after a game, respect rules and think ahead.
Key features:
- Curriculum is mapped to 2nd and 3rd grade state standards, and currently being mapped to Common Core Curriculum Standards
- DVD supported with the “Chess Lady” leading each lesson
- Teachers do not need prior chess knowledge to teach the program
- All supplies and materials including student take-home sets are provided
- Training and support is provided
- E-mentorship and on-going support is included
- Additional supplemental activities and lessons are included
- Online chess play is included for students and teachers to increase and reinforce technical aptitude and chess knowledge
Featured Testimonial
Tom Luna, State Superintendent of Public InstructionState of Idaho, Boise, ID
The part I really like about this program is that kids are thinking ahead.
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