Introducing our tailored worksheets designed to enhance strategic thinking for 6-year-olds! Our engaging activities are crafted to stimulate young minds, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. These worksheets offer a blend of fun and education, making learning enjoyable for kids. With a variety of exercises that challenge and intrigue, children can build essential cognitive abilities while staying entertained. Perfect for both classroom and home use, our strategic thinking development worksheets help lay a strong foundation for future academic success. Nurture your child's intellect and creative spirit with our expertly designed learning resources.


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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 essential for 6-year-olds as it lays the foundation for future academic and life success. At this age, children are beginning to transition from simple, instinctive behaviors to more complex, reasoned actions. Strategic thinking helps them better understand cause-and-effect relationships, plan ahead, and make informed decisions.

For parents, nurturing strategic thinking enhances problem-solving skills and encourages independence. It prepares children to handle everyday challenges with resilience. Activities like puzzles, board games, and structured play allow kids to develop patience, foresight, and analytical skills in an engaging and supportive environment.

Teachers play a key role in fostering these skills within a classroom context. Lessons that require planning, sequencing, and critical thinking not only align with educational goals but also promote cognitive flexibility and adaptive learning. Encouraging group activities where children must collaborate and strategize prepares them for future teamwork and social interactions.

Investment in the strategic thinking abilities of 6-year-olds supports their intellectual development and boosts their confidence. Children who develop these skills early are more likely to excel academically, manage conflicts, and thrive in varied life situations. Therefore, both parents and teachers should prioritize and intentionally support strategic thinking during this pivotal developmental stage.