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Welcome to Canyon Elementary Chess Club
“Chess promotes logical thinking, instills a sense of self-confidence and self-worth, improves communication, and pattern recognition skills. It teaches the values of hard work, concentration, objectivity, and commitment”. Christine Palm, 1990. New York City Schools Chess Program.
Canyon Elementary is beginning their after school chess program to reinforce academic skills taught in school and to provide a unique opportunity for students to be involved in an organized school club. The club will meet once a week for formal chess instruction and organized tournament play. Mr. Cromar will direct the chess club and parent volunteers will assist in running the club.
Who……. No previous chess experience needed.
Older group: Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth grade students.
Younger group: Second and Third grade students
Advanced group: Students with two or more years experience or by invitation
Where….. Gym or Mr. Cromar's Classroom at Canyon Elementary
When…… From December 4th – mid April
Older Group: Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m in the gym.
Younger Group: Wednesdays 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm in Mr. Cromar's classroom
Advanced Group: Thursdays 2:30pm - 3:30 pm in Mr. Cromar's classroom
Registration Fee ….$10.00 If writing a check make it out to Canyon Elementary
This fee will help provide chess resources for the club.
Click here for Chess Club Registration Form
Research concerning chess
Chess Research Bibliography
The articles below all deal with making chess part of the instructional curriculum as chess engages students of all learning styles and strengths. It also promotes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Many studies have linked chess to improved scores in both reading and math and making an impact on students in ways that traditional instructional methods have not been able to do.
Celone, J. (n.d.). Why chess?. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.edutechchess.com/whychess.html.
Dauvergne, P. (n.d.). The case for chess as a tool to develop our children’s minds. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.auschess.org.au/articles/chessmind.htm.
Ferguson, R. (n.d.). Teacher's guide: research and benefits of chess. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.quadcitychess.com/benefits_of_chess.html.
Ippolito, D. J. (n.d.). Benefits of chess for children. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.deanofchess.com/benefits.htm.
Compiled by Kitsis, A. (n.d.). Benefits of chess for academic performance and creative thinking. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://vivacityinc.com/chess/BenefitsOfChess.pdf.
Liptrap, J. M. (n.d.). Chess and standardized test scores. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from CHESS AND STANDARD TEST SCORES.
Margulies, S. (n.d.). The effect of chess on reading scores:. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.geocities.com/chess_camp/margulies.pdf.
Compiled by McDonald, P. R. (n.d.). The benefits of chess in education: a collection of studies and papers. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.psmcd.net/otherfiles/BenefitsOfChessInEdScreen2.pdf.
Milat, M. (n.d.). The role of chess in modern education. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.kidchess.com/milat_roleofchess.htm.
Palm, C. (n.d.). Chess improves academic performance. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.successchess.com/WeibelChess/NY2.html.
Ryan, G. (n.d.). Chess in education. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.nychesskids.com/files/chess_in_education.htm.
Wojcio, M. (n.d.). The importance of chess in the classroom. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.njoychess.com/Education/wojcio.pdf.
More Articles:
Chess in Education Research Summary - chess.photobooks.com/genesis/web_pages/html/smart.html
Educational Benefits - www.portfolio.mvm.ed.ac.uk/studentwebs/session4/18/edbenefits.htm
Scholastic Chess Research Bibliography - www.uschess.org/scholastic/sc-research.html
Chess as an Essential Teaching Tool - http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice031.shtml
Why chess is important in education? Chess raises IQ scores
Ho Math and Chess Research and Articles
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