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10 sessions x 1 Hour Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27 | Mar 6 This class has been specifically designed for TK, Kindergarteners and Grade 1 students. Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (Beginners, Intermediate) this program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends. Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow and include individual instructions to practice at home. Kids are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools). Additional online sessions (two per semester) will help students to improve their skills and become decent chess players in no time. In-person tournaments are organized at the end of each semester- all participants get trophies! Our students can enjoy a FREE application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY, easily downloadable from AppStore, to play against friends or computers, solve puzzles and participate in online tournaments. The Leaderboard allows parents to monitor their children’ progress. 6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess 1. Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities 2. Enhances reading and math skills 3. Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds 4. Encourages and rewards hard work 5. Develops problem solving skills 6. Exercises both sides of your brain
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