Strategic thinking development Normal Chess Worksheets for 6-Year-Olds

Enhance your child's strategic thinking skills with our engaging Normal Chess Worksheets designed specifically for 6-year-olds. These thoughtfully crafted worksheets introduce young learners to the fundamentals of chess while fostering critical problem-solving abilities. Through fun and interactive activities, children will explore tactics and learn to anticipate their opponents’ moves. Perfect for family learning or classroom settings, our resources make discovering chess both enjoyable and educational. Watch your little ones develop focus, patience, and strategic insight as they embark on their chess journey. Download now and start cultivating the essential skills for future success in chess and beyond!


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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.
Notation of Moves Writing it Down Worksheet
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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.
How Rooks Capture Worksheet
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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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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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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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Parents and teachers should care about developing strategic thinking skills in 6-year-olds through activities like chess for several compelling reasons.

Firstly, chess is a powerful tool for enhancing cognitive abilities. It encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, which are essential for academic success. When children learn to anticipate consequences, they begin to apply this strategic thinking across various subjects, from math to reading comprehension.

Secondly, playing chess fosters patience and emotional resilience. Kids learn that every move counts, experience setbacks, and learn from mistakes—valuable life skills that promote perseverance and a growth mindset. The social interaction involved in chess also helps develop communication and collaboration skills as children engage with peers and adults.

Moreover, integrating chess into educational activities can make learning engaging and fun, keeping students motivated and attentive. Finally, encouraging extracurricular games like chess may lead to increased self-confidence as children achieve their goals and improve their abilities.

In summary, strategic thinking development through chess offers numerous benefits for young learners, laying a foundation for future academic and personal growth while creating enjoyable and enriching experiences in early education.