Get Adobe Flash player

First Move's 2nd and 3rd Grade Curriculum

Featured in USA Today

 First Move Featured on NBC's Today Show

  

 

First Move

Learn to Play Chess

First Move promotes critical thinking and social skills, and helps improve overall academic achievement through the use of chess  Read More

  

How to Donate

Chess Curriculum

As a non-profit we depend on our valued supporters. To find out how you can help bring First Move to more students click here.

  

Get First Move

Chess Education

Find out how to get the dynamic curriculum that has been expertly formatted to meet state standards, using chess as a learning tool. Get First Move

Featured Testimonial

Christina Liverett
Stainton Elementary The students really love to play chess, some are going home and teaching parents to play as well. I have noticed personally a new focus in my classroom and more patience with each other, they are also less likely to cheat at chess as they tend to try to do at other games..a new fairness, if you will, that shows in other areas. The classroom teachers also sense more patience and quiet times. Read All

Get to Know the Chess Lady!

Home-Images/Caroll-class-1.jpg

Follow the Chess lady on her blog. See where she's been and where she'll be next! Read More

Chess Lady teching chess