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Mr. Allard’s class is totally engaged!

students engaged through chess
Dear Vidya, Maria, Trish, Tom, Sarah, and Thomas,

Mr. Allard writes, “I have been very impressed with the excitement from our students and the enthusiasm from parents. Even teachers and our principal are blown away with what our 2nd and 3rd grade students have learned. The class is totally engaged when the new chess lesson comes around. They are constantly asking when they can play again. It truly is a fantastic program and well worth the effort and cost.

Our students have learned about etiquette and the use of strategy in game play. Our weekly lessons have taught my students to read coordinates, understand fractional parts, patterning, inductive reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. This program is an example of an excellent enrichment opportunity for children. Please pass along my gratitude to the people making this program a reality!”




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