Chessboard and Symbols - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - Chess Basics
In the "Chessboard and Symbols" lesson, preschool students will embark on an exciting journey into the world of chess, focusing on understanding the fundamental aspects of the chessboard. This lesson is a critical part of the Chess Basics chapter, where students will engage in activities designed to introduce them to key concepts in a fun and interactive way.
Initially, through "Secrets of the Chessboard. Part 1," learners will discover the layout and special characteristics of the chessboard, gaining an appreciation for its structure. The "What's My Name? Worksheet" activity will then help them to recognize and remember the names of the various chess pieces, an essential step for budding chess enthusiasts. Continuing with "Secrets of the Chessboard. Part 2," students will delve deeper, exploring the concepts of ranks and files, which are crucial for understanding chessboard navigation. Finally, the "Find Diagonals Worksheet" will challenge students to identify diagonal paths on the board, enhancing their spatial awareness and strategic thinking.
Understanding these basics is important as it lays the foundation for all future chess knowledge and skills. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and improves memory and concentration.
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Activity 1 / Secrets of the Chessboard. Part 1
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Activity 2 / What's My Name? Worksheet
How well can your child identify all the different chess pieces on the chess board? This colorful worksheet brings you the opportunity to test your child’s knowledge on chess. In the pdf, there are six different chess pieces lined up. Underneath the pieces are the names of the chess pieces. First, ask your child to name each of the chess pieces pictured. Then, what your child must do is check the correct name of each chess piece.
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Activity 3 / Secrets of the Chessboard. Part 2
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Activity 4 / Ranks and Files Worksheet
A chessboard is the surface where a game of chess sis played. The chessboard is made up of ranks and files. The ranks are 8 horizontal lines across the chessboard, and files are 8 vertical lines on the chessboard. This means that each rank and each file has 8 squares. Test how well your child understands which direction is ranks, and which is files with this interesting worksheet.
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Activity 5 / Find Diagonals Worksheet
Teach your child what the lines that dissect squares are called with this colorful worksheet. When slanted lines go through squares of the same color, they are called diagonals. The inclined lines can go in the left direction or the right and still form the same shape. Ask your child to look through the pictures of boxes, and check the pictures that show correctly drawn diagonals.
