Queen - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - Pieces - How They Move and Capture
In this engaging lesson titled "Queen" from the GAME BASICS unit, preschool students will delve into the fascinating world of chess, focusing specifically on the queen piece, its unique movements, and its capturing capabilities. Through a series of interactive activities including "Chess: How Queen Moves and Captures," "Queen Bingo Worksheet," and "How Queen Captures Worksheet," students will learn how the queen, as the most powerful piece on the chessboard, can move in any direction - horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
Understanding how the queen moves and captures is essential for young learners as it develops their spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. These foundational cognitive skills are crucial not only in chess but in everyday decision-making processes as well. By mastering the queen's movements, students will also enhance their patience and attention to detail, as they carefully plan their moves and predict their opponents' responses.
This lesson is important because it introduces students to the basic principles of chess, a game known for its educational benefits, in a fun and age-appropriate manner. It lays the groundwork for further chess learning and intellectual development, fostering critical thinking skills that will benefit students across various aspects of life.
Estimated classroom time: 10 min
Chapter: Pieces - How They Move and Capture
Unit: GAME BASICS
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1st
4:00 min
Chess: How Queen Moves and Captures
video
2nd
3:00 min
Queen Bingo Worksheet
worksheet
3rd
3:00 min
How Queen Captures Worksheet
worksheet
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Activity 1 / Chess: How Queen Moves and Captures
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Activity 2 / Queen Bingo Worksheet
How well does your child know about the rules that guide chess games? And, how well does your child know about the moves a queen chess piece can and cannot make in a game of chess? Test your little one’s skills with this free worksheet. In the exercise, your child must look through all four pictures, and put their knowledge of chess moves to use. Check the pictures where all the moves of the queen are correct.
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Activity 3 / How Queen Captures Worksheet
Chess is a game that requires good mathematical skills, sharp thinking, and knowing all the ways each chess piece can move across the board. If your child is showing an interest in the game of chess, or you just want to introduce them to the game, here is a great worksheet to use. This exercise shows your child all the ways a queen can capture pieces from opposing sides. For example, how the queen can capture another queen from the opposing side, and take its place.
