Chess Lessons

 

Why Chess?

Chess isn’t just a board game — it’s an opportunity for growth. Studies show that learning chess can raise IQ, improve both math and verbal test scores, enhance focus and planning, and even support children with attention challenges. At FirstRowe, we believe chess complements speech, language and social development — helping children build cognitive, emotional and communicative strength.

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Why This Matters for Your Child

When kids take part in chess lessons:

• They slow down to think, which builds impulse control and supports clarity in speech and interactions

• They verbalize ideas (“I’m going here because…”), gaining expressive language practice

• They listen and respond — key aspects of social skills and pragmatics

• They face challenges, make choices and adapt — skills that transfer into daily communication and school success

 

What the Lessons Look Like

Whether your child is a beginner or ready for advanced strategies, our lessons are crafted to be:

• Fun & engaging — learning through play, storytelling and interactive boards

• Growth-oriented — each session builds on skills like planning, turn-taking, perspective-shifting and self-regulation

• Communication-rich — encouraging talk, reflection, explanation and peer interaction

• Skill-connected — we weave in opportunities to practice language (“my move”, “check”, “your turn”), social skills (waiting, pausing, celebrating others), and focus/attention habits

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Our Chess Program at FirstRowe

Here’s how we roll it out:

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• Initial Consultation – We meet with you and your child, discuss goals (speech, focus, social, or all three), and decide which level fits best.

• Structured But Flexible Sessions – Weekly or bi-weekly, group or small-team size, with clear goals and playful execution.

• Skill Integration – We intentionally link chess moves to communication prompts: discussing strategy, pause and reflect, summarising moves, celebrating wins and learning from losses.

• Home and School Bridge – We provide ideas for how you and your child can carry over chess-thinking into homework, conversations and daily routines.

• Progress Check & Celebrate – We track wins (big and small), adjust the plan, and make sure the fun and growth continue.

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Is Chess Right for My Child?

If you notice any of the following, our chess lessons may be a strong fit:

• Your child enjoys games and puzzles but loses patience or focus

• You’d like to support your child’s communication, attention or turn-taking skills in a fun way

• Your child benefits from structured social interaction in a small, guided setting

• You’re looking for a way to build confidence through meaningful, measurable play

• Even if your child has limited chess experience — that’s perfect. We start where they are and grow from there

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Ready to get started?

Let’s connect. Click the button below to schedule your free 15-minute consultation so we can chat about how chess lessons at FirstRowe can support your child’s growth — cognitively, socially and communicatively.