Beginner Chess Club Camp - Learn How to Play Chess in One Week Using Mini-Games!
In this 5-day course, we will learn and apply how each piece moves and captures on the chess board, while having fun playing with our new friends.
Jacqueline d'Estries
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
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This class is designed for children that have never played chess before, or are unfamiliar with the way the chess pieces move and capture. This class is not for experienced chess players. I do have a Chess for Fun class that is suited for students who already know how to play. (See link above).
Every day we'll learn a new piece (or two) and practice by playing with those pieces on an interactive Google Slides document created by myself. I use a series of mini-games to help us practice that are really fun! We'll learn how the piece moves, captures, and where on the board it can be the most dangerous. The environment is relaxed and casual. There is no pressure; we are all just practicing what we've learned.
Monday - The Chess Board and Pawns
Pawn Battleship, Pawn Races, and a game of Pawns
Tuesday - Bishops and Rooks
Bishop Vs. Rook, Pawn vs. Bishop, Pawns vs. Rooks, Pawns with all 3
Wednesday - Knights
Knight Tours, Pawn vs. Knights, Pawns with all 4 pieces
Thursday - The Queen and King Basic Movement
Queen vs. Bishop, Pawns vs. Queen, Mazes (rook, bishop, king)
Friday - Check vs. Checkmate, Castling, Swapping Pawns
Today we'll learn the mechanics of everything listed above and start real games of chess!Learning Goals
Learners will have a basic understanding of where the pieces go on the board, how they move and capture, and how to play the game of chess.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Chess Board & Pawns
Pawn Battleship, Pawn Races, and a game of Pawns 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Bishops & Rooks
Bishop Vs. Rook, Pawn vs. Bishop, Pawns vs. Rooks, Pawns with all 3 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Knights
Knight Tours, Pawn vs. Knights, Pawns with all 4 pieces 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Queen & King (Basic Movements)
Queen vs. Bishop, Pawns vs. Queen, Mazes (rook, bishop, king) 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Learners must have access to either a trackpad or a mouse in order to move the pieces in Google Slides. They will not be able to participate using a touchscreen device. Please message me with questions.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google Slides
Joined August, 2020
4.9
33reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Arizona State University
During the 2019-2020 School year I was teaching 4th grade in a public school. I started a chess club there and we had such a blast together. Half of my fourth grade class ended up being in the chess club, and by the time I had to part with them in the spring, my whole class were chess players. My students would beg me to play DURING CLASS, lol, so I got to use it as a reward for jobs well-done. There is so much to love about this game, but what struck me the most was watching how it brought students together that normally you might not think would have much in common. Kids you'd never see interact with each other on the playground could connect through chess. My loudest, wildest children (who I loved very much), became peaceful and pensive. Students with insecurities gained confidence and pride in what they could do. As I' to becoming an online teacher in 2020, I was and still am all these years later, excited to still be spreading the joy of chess and everything that comes with it. It's a skill students never lose and always be proud to have. Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-6 learners per class
