ChessKid Releases New Chess Ebook

ChessKid announces its second ebook, "ChessKid's Guide For Teaching Chess," in addition to its successful predecessor, "ChessKid's Survival Guide For Parents."

This second edition chess guide aims to build more confidence in teaching chess to kids while taking away the intimidating feeling of starting a chess program or club for kids.

What's included in this free ebook?

• Contents of Guide for Teaching Chess
• Sample Questions About Teaching Chess To Kids
• Special Features of Guide
• Important Links in ChessKid Ebook

Contents of Guide for Teaching Chess

The PDF ebook is packed with tips, suggestions, answers, and other resources to address your concerns. It is filled with questions that teachers, coaches, parents, and other professionals often ask. Each question is linked to an online resource, such as an article or a video — in some cases, both — about a specific topic that concerns you.

How does an ebook differ from frequently asked questions that are popular components of some online sources?

Our ebook features visualizations and interactions that help you quickly understand concepts that are difficult to explain through text.

Sample Questions About Teaching Chess To Kids

The guide provides over 75 specific "how-tos" for various relevant topics, such as how to start a chess program and how to grow a chess program once it’s established.

Here are some other sample questions the ebook answers to give you an idea of how useful this resource can be to you:

• Where can I share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other coaches and teachers?
• What supplies do I need to start a club?
• How can an adult help kids prepare for a national tournament?
• Can a chess club help with the English literacy of children who have recently immigrated?
• How is each child’s progress monitored?

Special Features of Chess Guide

The guide has several special features. One explains how to create a chess classroom. Another introduces ChessKid’s Classroom Planner, a week-by-week guide for teaching chess made easy. In addition, ChessKid’s Chess Curriculum shows how chess instruction can be aligned with 21st-century skills by grade, from kindergarten to fifth grade. 

Important Links in ChessKid Ebook

The ebook also includes links to inspiring stories and achievements by young players themselves that can encourage every youthful player to be successful in chess. 

Download "ChessKid's Guide For Teaching Chess" Today!

ChessKid hopes that you will be pleased to have this resource and use it frequently. We think this new guide is exactly what teachers, coaches, and parents have been looking for, and are happy to support and guide you on this exciting journey.

Download "ChessKid's Survival Guide For Parents"

If you have not already downloaded the first ebook, see the article “ChessKid Announces New Survival Handbook for Parents."