First Move is taught by The Chess Lady through an easy-to-use online platform. Educators facilitate the hands-on, group learning activities. It works in a classroom setting or for out-of-school programs that want strong educational tools.
Students learn to analyze, plan, and execute on the chessboard and in life. Learning to focus, think ahead, work through a multi-step problem and collaborate are important skills in all environments.
The lessons are taught by The Chess Lady online with built-in activities and assessment. It was designed so teachers don’t need to know how to play chess to be successful. Students are engaged and actively participate in activities, without realizing how much they are learning.
It’s not about Kings, Queens and Rooks; but rather quadrants, coordinates, analysis and planning. First Move is targeted to the academic standards of second and third graders, although it can be used across multiple grade levels.
Students (and teachers) may think an activity looks difficult, but if they follow the directions, they will “win.” This helps develop confidence to take on challenges in school, sports, and life.
First Move is cross-curricular with ties to math, reading, history and science.
