Chess @ Lakewood
Lakewood Elementary • 344 GRALAKE ANN ARBOR, MI 48103 Organized by Ann Arbor Public School SystemAbout this event
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Youth Chess with All the King’s Men
Chess is an International language. The BENEFITS derived from the KNOWLEDGE of chess increase one’s ability to meet, greet, mingle and communicate with people all over the world--even when one doesn’t speak a word of the other’s language! Chess has been shown to improve academic skills, assist in critical thinking, focusing and long- term planning, teach good sportsmanship, and enhance social skills and self-esteem.
Grades: K-5th Students will learn chess history, chess etiquette, the playing board, its chessmen, how the pieces move, value of the pieces, common opening moves, middle and endgame strategies, tactics, and how to checkmate their opponent. Intermediate and Advanced players will learn more advanced tactics and strategies. Students will have access to a training program (Chess School) where instructors can view and track their work to help them improve their game and have fun. Instructors: All the King’s Men staff. 6 classes. No class 2/20 and 2/27.
Testimonials:
“My 5 year old son learned to play chess a few weeks before the class began and improved significantly to the point that he beat his dad one day after class.”
“This is a wonderful class for children of all levels. My son learnt a lot of new strategies which has improved his game tremendously. He also knows some fun facts about the origin of the game.”
Updated class start/end dates are 2/6-4/2 due to 1/16 and 1/23 snow days and 1/30 cancellation.
Rec & Ed classes follow AAPS COVID & Health Guidance.
Grades
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Location
LAKEWOOD ROOM 139 - ART at Lakewood Elementary
Instructor
All The King's Men Inc.