CLASSROOM CHESS: The Primary Teacher’s Handbook

About the Book

Dear Readers, This book is intended for elementary and primary teachers who wish to introduce the study of chess in their classroom as a developmental tool. The payoff is focus, extended attention span, and a more active mental state of higher level thinking and perception. The teacher who recognizes this will also notice the student’s increased awareness with regard to studies in other content areas. AS a teacher, it is my hope that when you begin to use this book in your classroom, you will gain personal insight toward chess instruction andthen apply those insights to other content areas. Finally, there are many successful classrooms, but I know you will agree that the classroom with chess is exceptional!

About the Author

Leah Martin received a certification in Chess Education from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2007. She is currently the Scholastic Chess Program Director at Briarmeadow Charter School in Houston, Texas. Leah has been a lecturer and chess instructor for kindergarten through 8th grade students at Briarmeadow Charter School since 2006. Leah holds a bachelor’s degree of Arts and Sciences from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She has been teaching chess for the past two years in the summer at the ‘College for Kids’ in the Dept. of Continuing Education at Tarrant County College, Ft. Worth, Texas. You may email her at a1chessmom@gmail.com. or visit her personal WebPages on …..