Read this selection of news stories, press releases and our Chess Lady's Blog.
Fun and Training in Scotch Plains New Jersey
What fun I had last week training our teachers in Scotch Plains, NJ! All five elementary schools in Scotch Plains are participating in First Move thanks to a grant from their local Stage House Restaurant. After training I went to the Stage House for dinner and had an amazing Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. Looking forward to visiting Scotch Plains and The Stage House Restaurant again!
Ready for a New School Year!
It has been a wonderful summer, but I am ready for school to be in session again! I welcome back our returning schools and am very excited to say hello to our new schools. Nearly 60,000 students will be using First Move this year. Wow! I will let you know what I am up to and if I am coming to your area. Be sure to let me know what you and your class are up to as well.
Poetry Contest Winner
First Move received over 500 entries for our second annual poetry contest. Picking a winner proved difficult with the number of well written entries we received, but we would like to congratulate...
Will Smith To Play Salome Thomas-El
Will Smith will play the part of AF4C Board Member Salome Thomas-El in the forthcoming Disney film based on his autobiography....Read More
My Outstanding Visit to Northgate Crossing in Texas!
What an exciting adventure I just had! Last Friday I had the opportunity to visit Northgate Crossing Elementary School in Spring ISD, Texas. What an outstanding group of kids! They were so...Read More
Essay Contest Winners
Our February Essay Contest was a huge success! We enjoyed reading all of your student's compositions. The essays reinforce what all of us at First Move are passionate about...Read More
Chess program has students feeling like kings and queens
Checkmate, Math
For second and third graders stressing over their introduction to long multiplication and division, First Move may be an answer to their math problems.
Utilizing the game of chess as a learning tool for understanding math in young students, America’s Foundation for Chess, a non-profit organization, developed First Move and the program is scheduled to be implemented in the Pasadena Independent School District...Read More.
Upcoming Tournaments
Saturday Feb. 6th and Sunday Feb. 7th
Bloomfield Hills District Tournament
Monday Feb. 15th
All school Presidents Day Tournament
Tournament Participation
Each time a student logs on and plays a full game of chess, they will be given a point for their class. The class with the most points will win an award for each student...Read More
MLK Tournament Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Martin Luther King Day Tournament....Read More