GiddyGlove Developmental PLAY A 'Round CHESS
Social Emotional Learning Skills for Success In & Out of School
GiddyGlove Play A' Round Chess
We are excited to help Challenge Help Encourage Student Success @School & In Life by teaching them how to do what youth do best, PLAY! Having caring, positive relationships with parents, teachers, and peers increases the likelihood that young people develop resilience in the face of adversity.
Why We PLAY
Learning not only happens within the classroom. Young people learn when engaging in family functions, community activities, and hanging out of with peers. The culture of supports available for young people plays an essential role in providing the caring guidance needed for healthy mental development. Our program is designed to help students Plan Learn Achieve Yearly @ School & In Life!
How We PLAY
Students will have fun battling chess bots, meeting celebrity players, and competing in tournaments. Students and coaches can learn the ins and outs of the game with tutorial videos, puzzles, and play bots and more! Designed to help adults who care Challenge Help Encourage Student Success. By teaching them how to Plan Learn Achieve Yearly -PLAY @School & In Life!
Start With The Board
The board is where the battles take place. Before you can play A Round Chess, you first need to know the basics. The board is an 8x8 square grid. It has 32 light squares and 32 dark squares. There are 8 up and down columns lettered a-h and 8 side to side rows numbered 1-8. Watch the short video to learn more about the board.
Get To Know The Pieces
Get Started
Do you know the names of the pieces and how they move? After you understand how the board is set up, learn more about chess pieces in this short video.
