Some parents are signing their children up for chess lessons to get a break, and to teach them how to express themselves. By Lam Thuy Vo Ellis Clifton draws a grid with yellow chalk, counting each row ...

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When music, play, movement, creativity, joy and chess – yes, chess – combine with a group of enthusiastic kids, magic happens. Adrienne Tellier founded Musical Chess and launched her unique program in ...

A chessboard with black and white boxes and 32 pieces are the tools that Teglia found to face violence and marginality. He shared his method with children and teenagers from vulnerable areas and ...

Debsie launches a nationwide online Chess Course for kids aged 5–15, combining fun, expert-led lessons with life skills like focus, confidence, and problem-solving—all from the comfort of home. Debsie ...

Aric Bowens, founder of the Elyria Youth Chess Club, said that interest in the club took off almost immediately among children in Lorain County. Currently run out of the Elyria Southern Library Branch ...

“We relate chess to life,” says Ge Wright, program coordinator for Make a Chess Move (MACM) – a growing east Denver-based nonprofit that provides both in-school and out-of-school programming and ...

“Chess works on character and good sportsmanship,” he said. “The kids are responsible, respectful and they build relationships.” Fazekas said chess encourages critical thinking skills, helps test ...

With the coronavirus raising question marks daily, some parents still want to be as cautious as possible, and so they are trying to make their children’s extracurricular activities extra safe. Tammy ...