Unlock your child's potential with our Strategic Thinking Development Worksheets designed for ages 6-7! These engaging and thoughtfully crafted worksheets help young learners enhance their critical thinking skills through fun activities and challenges. By encouraging children to strategize, problem-solve, and make decisions, these resources lay a strong foundation for future academic success. Each worksheet caters to various learning styles, promoting creativity, logical reasoning, and cognitive flexibility. Ideal for home, classroom, or tutoring sessions, our worksheets offer a blend of education and enjoyment. Start nurturing your child’s strategic mind today and watch them thrive in a world of possibilities!


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Chess Pieces Quest Worksheet
Chess Pieces Quest Worksheet

Chess Pieces Quest Worksheet

Help your child prepare for the chess quest by refreshing their knowledge of the symbols and characteristics of each chess piece. Then, have them try the 9 questions on this worksheet. These questions will assess their understanding of the symbols and how many pieces each player starts with.
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Notation of Moves Writing it Down Worksheet
Notation of Moves Writing it Down Worksheet

Notation of Moves Writing it Down Worksheet

Notating chess moves can be tricky for kids to learn. This worksheet will help them better understand it. To notate a move, write the piece's short name, start and end squares, and separate them with a "-". For instance, Bd4-d2 means a bishop moved from b4 to d2. No need to write pawns' short names.
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How Rooks Capture Worksheet
How Rooks Capture Worksheet

How Rooks Capture Worksheet

Chess is a game that requires skill, concentration and planning. Players must move their chess pieces strategically to capture pieces from their opponent. Do your kids know how to use the rook to capture pieces? Go through the worksheet with them and circle the pieces the rook can capture.
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How Queen Captures Worksheet
How Queen Captures Worksheet

How Queen Captures Worksheet

Chess is a great game for sharpening math skills, strategic thinking, and knowledge of how each piece moves. If your child is interested, introduce them with this worksheet. It demonstrates how the queen can capture opposing pieces, such as another queen, and take their place.
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Chess Manners Worksheet
Chess Manners Worksheet

Chess Manners Worksheet

Teach your child chess manners in addition to table and social ones. Chess has clear rules and etiquette which must be followed for a proper game. Review this worksheet with your kid and discuss the pictures that show inappropriate behaviours. This will help them understand how to play the game correctly and with good manners.
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Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet
Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet

Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet

Test your child's chess notation skills with this simple worksheet. Download the PDF which shows a chess board and arrows pointing to pieces. Ask your child to identify the moves and note them down correctly. The notations needed are for bishop, pawn, rook and knight. Up to 80 words.
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How Bishops Move Worksheet
How Bishops Move Worksheet

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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Strategic thinking development is crucial for children aged 6-7, as it lays the foundation for critical life skills that benefit their academic, social, and emotional growth. At this age, children are naturally curious and increasingly capable of understanding complex concepts. By fostering strategic thinking, parents and teachers help children develop problem-solving skills, enhance their ability to plan and execute tasks, and improve their decision-making capabilities.

Engaging in strategic games, puzzles, and activities encourages children to think critically and consider multiple perspectives, which promotes creativity and innovation. This cognitive skill is not only essential in a classroom setting but also prepares children for real-world challenges. Additionally, strategic thinking fosters resilience; when children learn to anticipate outcomes and navigate obstacles, they become better equipped to handle setbacks.

Moreover, supportive parents and teachers can cultivate a child’s interest in subjects like math and science, where strategic thinking is often applied. Ultimately, prioritizing strategic thinking development results in well-rounded, self-sufficient learners who are prepared for future challenges and opportunities in both academic and personal realms. It shapes them into proactive individuals capable of making informed decisions, collaborating effectively, and adapting to changing circumstances throughout their lives.