Strategic thinking development Normal Grade 1 Chess Worksheets

Enhance your child's strategic thinking with our Grade 1 Chess Worksheets! Designed to introduce young learners to the fundamentals of chess, these worksheets focus on developing key skills such as planning, analysis, and critical thinking. Each worksheet presents engaging activities that make learning chess fun and accessible. Perfect for beginners, our chess exercises help first graders grasp essential concepts in a simple yet effective manner, boosting their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. Set your child on the path to becoming a strategic thinker with our expertly crafted chess worksheets today! Discover the joy of learning through chess at Kids Academy.


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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 a critical skill for young learners as it promotes cognitive growth, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Introducing Grade 1 students to chess, an intellectually stimulating game, instills these skills effectively. Children at this age are highly receptive to new concepts, and through chess, they learn to foresee consequences, plan several moves ahead, and adapt to changing situations.

For parents and teachers, fostering these abilities in children is essential as it prepares them for real-life challenges. Strategic thinking enhances academic performance by improving concentration, memory retention, and analytical skills. Chess, specifically, teaches children patience, discipline, and the value of systematic thinking. These attributes contribute significantly to academic subjects such as mathematics, science, and even reading comprehension.

Additionally, chess promotes social skills by encouraging respectful competition, turn-taking, and sportsmanship. Early exposure to strategic thinking through chess helps children develop resilience and emotional intelligence as they learn to handle both victories and setbacks gracefully.

Overall, parents and teachers who prioritize strategic thinking enrich a child's intellectual and social development. Given the lifelong benefits, incorporating chess into a Grade 1 curriculum is a strategic move itself, laying a robust foundation for future learning and personal growth.