Strategic thinking development Worksheets for Ages 6-9

Unlock your child's potential with our "Strategic Thinking Development Worksheets" designed specifically for ages 6-9. These engaging and interactive resources are crafted to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and educational activities. Ideal for home or classroom use, our worksheets encourage children to approach challenges creatively while fostering decision-making abilities. Each worksheet promotes logical reasoning, cognitive flexibility, and planning skills, making learning enjoyable and impactful. Whether your child is working independently or collaborating with peers, our strategic thinking activities will help them build a strong foundation for future learning. Explore our collection and watch your child thrive!


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Chess Pieces Quest Worksheet
Chess Pieces Quest Worksheet

Chess Pieces Quest Worksheet

Help your child prepare for the chess quest by refreshing their knowledge of the symbols and characteristics of each chess piece. Then, have them try the 9 questions on this worksheet. These questions will assess their understanding of the symbols and how many pieces each player starts with.
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Notation of Moves Writing it Down Worksheet
Notation of Moves Writing it Down Worksheet

Notation of Moves Writing it Down Worksheet

Notating chess moves can be tricky for kids to learn. This worksheet will help them better understand it. To notate a move, write the piece's short name, start and end squares, and separate them with a "-". For instance, Bd4-d2 means a bishop moved from b4 to d2. No need to write pawns' short names.
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How Rooks Capture Worksheet
How Rooks Capture Worksheet

How Rooks Capture Worksheet

Chess is a game that requires skill, concentration and planning. Players must move their chess pieces strategically to capture pieces from their opponent. Do your kids know how to use the rook to capture pieces? Go through the worksheet with them and circle the pieces the rook can capture.
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How Queen Captures Worksheet
How Queen Captures Worksheet

How Queen Captures Worksheet

Chess is a great game for sharpening math skills, strategic thinking, and knowledge of how each piece moves. If your child is interested, introduce them with this worksheet. It demonstrates how the queen can capture opposing pieces, such as another queen, and take their place.
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Short Notation of Moves Worksheet
Short Notation of Moves Worksheet

Short Notation of Moves Worksheet

To master chess, you need more than just knowing the pieces and their moves - you need to be able to make notations of your moves. To make a short notation, write the piece name and square it moved to; for example, Bd2 for bishop on d2. Pawns don't need the piece name, just the square; e.g. g5. Show your kids how to draw lines to the board for the moves given.
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One Move Checkmates: Puzzle 2 Worksheet
One Move Checkmates: Puzzle 2 Worksheet

One Move Checkmates: Puzzle 2 Worksheet

Fine-tuning logic and critical thinking skills can be tricky but this free PDF offers a fun way for little logisticians to practice visual-spatial relationships and strategizing to checkmate the black king. It also boosts directional and reading skills which makes it a great brain-building puzzle.
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Chess Manners Worksheet
Chess Manners Worksheet

Chess Manners Worksheet

Teach your child chess manners in addition to table and social ones. Chess has clear rules and etiquette which must be followed for a proper game. Review this worksheet with your kid and discuss the pictures that show inappropriate behaviours. This will help them understand how to play the game correctly and with good manners.
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Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet
Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet

Moves Notation Bingo Worksheet

Test your child's chess notation skills with this simple worksheet. Download the PDF which shows a chess board and arrows pointing to pieces. Ask your child to identify the moves and note them down correctly. The notations needed are for bishop, pawn, rook and knight. Up to 80 words.
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Castling No - no's: Part 2 Worksheet
Castling No - no's: Part 2 Worksheet

Castling No - no's: Part 2 Worksheet

Teach your child the rules of castling: no castling if the king is under attack or will move onto an attacked square, or cross an attack line. To prepare for a game of chess, help your child complete the exercise of identifying when the king can castle – check the pictures.
Castling No - no's: Part 2 Worksheet
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How Bishops Move Worksheet
How Bishops Move Worksheet

How Bishops Move Worksheet

There is no such thing as too much sharpening of skills. Encourage your child to learn more about chess technicalities with this simple worksheet. It shows them how a bishop moves: along diagonals any number of squares, but it can't jump over other pieces.
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Strategic thinking development in children aged 6-9 is crucial for several reasons. During these formative years, children are learning not just foundational academic skills, but also essential cognitive and social-emotional skills. Strategic thinking enables them to analyze situations, anticipate outcomes, and plan their actions accordingly, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities.

Engaging in strategic thinking fosters decision-making skills and encourages children to consider multiple perspectives before reaching a conclusion. This is invaluable in interpersonal interactions, helping kids learn empathy and conflict resolution. Moreover, strategic thinking enhances academic performance—as children learn to approach tasks methodically, they become more organized and efficient learners.

Furthermore, in a rapidly evolving world filled with complex challenges, nurturing strategic thinking equips children to adapt better to future uncertainties. By fostering these skills at a young age, parents and teachers help develop resilient individuals who can navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Encouraging activities, such as games, puzzles, and collaborative projects, can stimulate strategic thought, making learning engaging and effective. Thus, prioritizing strategic thinking not only enriches children’s educational experiences but also lays a strong foundation for lifelong success and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.