Normal Chess Worksheets for Ages 3-7 - Page 3
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How Bishops Move Worksheet
There is no such thing as too much sharpening of skills. Encourage your child to learn more about chess technicalities with this simple worksheet. It shows them how a bishop moves: along diagonals any number of squares, but it can't jump over other pieces.
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Rook and Bishop Worksheet
This tracing sheet helps your child learn chess pieces by matching each piece, short name and symbol to the correct name. After tracing, have them answer the questions and check their answers. It's a great way for them to become familiarized with chess.
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Knight Quest Worksheet
Testing your child's strategic planning and chess skills? Give them this worksheet: Ask them to mark an 'x' on the square where the knight should jump to attack the enemy bishop. See how well they plan for a win! (80 words)
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Smart Capturing Worksheet
Chess is a game of strategy and calculation. When presented with two captures, a player should always go for the one that yields the highest value. For example, taking a knight over a pawn. In this worksheet, your children will choose the best capture for each black piece. Ask them to circle the correct answers. (80 words)
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Promotion Practice Worksheet
Test your kids' promotions skills with this worksheet! Ask them to find the pictures in which the pawns are correctly promoted. Remember, when a pawn reaches the last rank it may be promoted to a queen, bishop, knight or rook. In addition, a pawn can be promoted when it captures a chess piece on the last rank.
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Setting up the Chessboard: Part 1 Worksheet
Teach your child the starting positions of the black and white armies on the chessboard. Black pieces are placed on ranks 7 and 8, and white pieces on ranks 1 and 2. Have them check the highlighted boxes on the chessboard to make sure they know the correct pieces to start with.
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Introducing normal chess to children ages 3-7 can provide numerous benefits that support their cognitive, social, and emotional development. At this impressionable age, engaging young minds in chess offers a fun yet challenging way to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Chess encourages kids to consider outcomes and plan several moves ahead, fostering the development of strategic thinking and foresight.
Moreover, chess enhances concentration and attention span, as children learn to focus on the board and anticipate their opponent’s moves. This newly honed concentration can then be applied to academic pursuits and everyday tasks, aiding overall educational development. Chess also promotes memory skills, as remembering rules and recognizing patterns are fundamental components of the game.
Beyond cognitive benefits, chess can improve social skills. Playing with peers or adults teaches children important values such as patience, sportsmanship, and respect for others. Through both wins and losses, they can practice managing emotions, dealing with frustration positively, and celebrating others’ successes.
Lastly, the complexity and creativity inherent in chess make it particularly engaging and enjoyable. In an era where screen time is a significant concern, chess presents a valuable alternative that encourages thinking without the direct usage of digital interfaces. Embracing chess early on can set a foundation for lifelong intellectual engagement and personal growth.
