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Chess Club - Learn and Play (Elementary)
Andrew Linke - Photography, Chess, D&D
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(262)
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In this ongoing chess club, learners practice strategic thinking, problem solving, and social conversation skills while playing one of the world's greatest games. We primarily focus on Standard chess, but also play variants and puzzles.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
♟️ This is an ongoing club for *Elementary School* aged learners to practice playing chess in a friendly and mildly competitive environment. All skill levels are welcome! We have a solid mix of beginner and intermediate players in most classes. 🤔 Class Experience Top of the Hour: Welcome to new members and sharing from experienced members. First ten to twenty minutes: Discuss opening, mid-game, or end-game strategies, and practice puzzles. By about quarter after the hour we have generally...
- Students will increase their skill in chess and, through playing, improve their strategic thinking. They will learn to both win and lose politely and with dignity.
I have been teaching students how to play chess and managing a middle school chess club for over a decades, with a special focus on exceptional learners (gifted learners, students on the autism spectrum, LQBTQ+ inclusion groups).
Please ensure that learners are comfortable clicking on and copy / pasting website links, as we start games through the Zoom chat. Learners should understand to raise their hand if they have a question while someone else is talking.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students have the option of playing chess using Chess.com or Lichess.org. - All Lichess games are anonymous unless you choose to create an account for your child. Parents are responsible for their child's Lichess account if you choose to make one. - All Chess.com games require sharing a registered username. Parents are responsible for their child's Chess.com account if you choose to make one.
I will use the following external resources to enrich your child's learning experience: - andrewlinke.com/chess for basic chess lessons and GIFs of how to play chess. - chess.com articles, puzzles, and interactive chess lessons. - lichess.org for articles, puzzles, and interactive chess lessons.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
262reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I've been a teacher for more than a dozen years and involved with Scouting and working in the outdoors for nearly thirty years. I was homeschooled for my entire life, an experience which gave me the opportunity to pursue my interests and explore...
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Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 316 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-12 learners per class
