BGP045 | Chess Body Kinesthetic
By Dr. Rajeev Tamhankar and Riddhi Chincholikar
This video introduces a fun and interactive “Chess Body Kinesthetic” game for young children. The activity combines physical movement with basic chess concepts, engaging kids in a playful way to develop motor skills, spatial awareness, and understanding of chess pieces. The game uses a drawn or tiled grid on the floor, where children move like chess pieces to fetch objects, enhancing their physical and cognitive abilities.
- Draw or mark a 3×3 grid on the ground using chalk or tiles.
- Place different chess pieces or toys on the grid squares.
- Instruct the child to move like the chess piece they stand on, following directions.
- Gradually introduce more complex moves and combinations as the child progresses.
- Enhances motor skills and coordination through diverse movements.
- Develops spatial awareness by learning directions (left, right, straight).
- Introduces basic chess concepts in an engaging and physical manner.
- Promotes cognitive skills like planning and following multi-step instructions.
- Start with simple moves using one chess piece to avoid overwhelming the child.
- Use toys to initially engage children who may not be attentive.
- Keep objects or rewards on the grid to encourage the child to follow directions.
- Gradually increase complexity to maintain the child’s interest and challenge their abilities.
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