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Chess is a fun game for children, if a little bit complicated at the start! It helps to develop concentration, the ability to plan ahead and think strategically, and several social and emotional skills.
Chess is a fun game for children, if a little bit complicated at the start! It helps to develop concentration, the ability to plan ahead and think strategically, and several social and emotional skills.
The social and emotional skills development is not as obvious as the concentration and strategic thinking aspects. However, as chess is so fun and motivating for children, they learn (almost without realising it!) how to:
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- Win graciously, empathising with their opponent;
- Accept defeat and cope with disappointment (there can be floods of tears after a loss!);
- Use and respond to social cues such as handshakes, introductions, eye contact;
- Express gratitude, even just with a card at Christmas or at the end of the year;
- Help weaker players to improve;
Chess is a fun game for children, if a little bit complicated at the start! It helps to develop concentration, the ability to plan ahead and think strategically, and several social and emotional skills.
The social and emotional skills development is not as obvious as the concentration and strategic thinking aspects. However, as chess is so fun and motivating for children, they learn (almost without realising it!) how to:
Chess is a fun game for children, if a little bit complicated at the start! It helps to develop concentration, the ability to plan ahead and think strategically, and several social and emotional skills.
The social and emotional skills development is not as obvious as the concentration and strategic thinking aspects. However, as chess is so fun and motivating for children, they learn (almost without realising it!) how to: