Chessspired: Private Chess Lessons for Beginner or Intermediate Players

Completed by 56 learners

Ages 5-11

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

Get Chesspired! Beginner or Intermediate Chess Class for Kids #superstar

Mrs. P., M.Ed-Chess

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(230 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

30 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

30 mins

per session

Teacher support

Class Experience

Private: 1:1 Chess Tutoring Sessions
This class is for students in grades K-6 who are new to the game or have a basic understanding of it and want to improve their skills. Chess will enhance reading and math skills and improve critical thinking abilities. Chess provides long-term skills for children to think and plan strategically. Children will learn essential chess play, structure, and function of the pieces. I have fine-tuned my chess teaching method to construct an easy way for kids to learn how to play the game.   

Lessons will include:   1. Critical thinking skills 2. Beginning, middle, and end game   3. Piece development. 4. Rules and information about playing chess. 5. Basic chess formations  

Structure of the course:
Parental input is suggested to create the best plan possible. 
Week One: Review of chess basics, board setup up, and pawn game
Week Two: Beginning, middle, and end game 
Week Three: Strategies in play 
or 
I can build a weekly course plan based on your child's chess level.

Other Details

Supply List

Students will need a Chess Federation board or something similar. I will provided several learning documents that parents can download and use with their child.  I will offer several book recommendations that parents can purchase.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Mrs. P., M.Ed-Chess

Joined December, 2018

4.8

230reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

2 Degrees

Master's Degree from University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Penn State University

This is my 27th year as an elementary teacher and course instructor. In addition, I teach various elective and chess courses for children at a local university. Over the years, I presented at several conferences and local seminars. I hold  a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Master's of Library Science degree.  In 2011, I obtained a principal certification.

Chess Instruction:
25 years coaching chess. 
Studied under a master chess player. 
I have taught over 10,000 students and 600 teachers chess basics via online and face-to-face classes.  I will bring my knowledge and love of the game to each class. Your child will become a better chess player by Week 3.