Teachers

First Move teachers are the cornerstone of the program, and are not required to know how to play chess to facilitate First Move. We provide  training and mentoring to ensure teachers can easily implement the program.

"The Chess Lady" teaches the lessons on a simple step-by-step DVD.  The teacher facilitates and has fun learning along with the kids. Each lesson is taught in manageable segments with activities to help reinforce the concepts.

The First Move chess curriculum is a perfect way for teachers to learn chess alongside their students.

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Why Chess

Why Chess as a Learning Tool
Chess has been used for centuries as as a learning tool to help develop and cultivate the mind. First Move focuses on using chess as a learning tool, to help enrich, promote, and develop critical thinking and analytical skills in 2nd and 3rd grade students.
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Research

Chess Education
In an effort to continuously improve the program, First Move follows chess education research, and has conducted an educational research study showing the impact chess has on 2nd and 3rd grade students.
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