Chess Expressions
"There are many who hold, as I do, that the most important part of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. (Dr. Maria Montessori)".
ICI embraces this philosophy, we understand that children inevitably express interest in games at an early age, it is important to keep children on the "right path". This newfound interest in games does not need to be viewed as a distraction from early academics. Instead it may be an opportunity to introduce games that help cognitive development and strategic thinking while children have fun.
This is why, we developed the play and learn curriculum known as Chess Expressions. Children may have little hands but they can make big moves on chess board.
At ICI programs children learn the merit of good sportsmanship through shaking hands before and after every game.
One ICI student Michael Johnson commented: "I lost this game, but it was a good game. I will try to win next week." Learning from your losses in chess helps prepare children to deal with minor and major setbacks in life, and for them to work to persevere in the future. A child may not win every game, but every game they lose they learn valuable lessons that will get them closer to winning in the future.
The Chess Expressions group focuses on children 4 through 7 years of age. The lesson plans are taught at a level young children understand. Many of our ICI instructors have years of experience as professional teachers in public and private schools.
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