Parental involvement in the First Move program helps to make the chess experience for both the students and schools successful. First Move parents can help by sponsoring schools and working with their children at home on chess activities.
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Featured Testimonial
Kami WahlWedgwood Elementary Students look forward to chess every week. We have a mix of kids who are new to chess and those that are part of chess club and all of the kids do a great job of staying engaged in this program. I haven’t really heard much from parents. First Moves has improved our third grade community. Our third grade team mixes our classes for chess. It’s a great way for the kids to get to know each other better and for the teachers to get to know the kids in the other classes. Also, I now allow chess as a choice when student finish their math work. Learning how to play chess has given some of my students a new area to excel in and a way to interact with people they normally wouldn’t. Read All
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See what First Move is all about. Watch our foundation video to see how chess is used in the classroom as a learning tool.
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