Intro to Chess

🧩 Discover the exciting world of chess! This enriching series invites kids to embark on a journey where they'll dive into the basics of this timeless game. From learning the unique moves of each chess piece to understanding the essential rules, young players will sharpen their minds and enhance their strategic thinking. Children will not only explore force, time, and space moves in chess but also develop a strong sense of sportsmanship along the way. Through interactive games and friendly competitions, students will learn how to think ahead, adapt their tactics, and respect their opponents. Get ready for a fun and challenging chess adventure that promises to build confidence and foster new friendships over the board! ♟️

About Nathanael

Engaging Educator & Nature Enthusiast

Nathanael is a dedicated teacher with a passion for making learning engaging with a decade of experience as an instructor in STEAM and mindfulness activities at schools and community centers across the Bay Area. Nathanael specializes in teaching Chess, Art, Minecraft Education Edition, Scratch block-based coding, Roblox Studio, frontend web development, iMovie production, and mindfulness practices like yoga and meditation to students ages 5-18. With a warm approach and innovative methods, he excels in creating an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment. Outside of the classroom, he likes cats, science fiction, and making people laugh, which often inspires his teaching.

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What Parents Are Saying

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We LOVED everything about Grasshopper! The customer service experience was exceptional! I felt like so much intentionality was taken to ensure that the activity would be both age appropriate and fun for my kids. Our experience leader was so easy going and chatted with the kids during the experience, and really took the time to engage and get to know them. We are definitely going to be using Grasshopper again! Thank you!
Mandi B.
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Grasshopper offered my daughter an opportunity to learn in a vibrant, fun setting that was continuously customized for her attention span and interests. Her Grasshopper teacher was fun, engaging and supremely personable. She took the time to get to know my daughter before diving into anything. I felt more than comfortable leaving my daughter in such capable hands…and love that she truly learned some new things from the experience. We will be using Grasshopper regularly to broaden her horizons and expose her to new concepts in a safe and compelling way. The icing on the cake is that the experience took place in our home, at a time that was convenient for us!
Lauren G.
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Our Grasshopper experience was amazing! I have four very curious kids at different ages with different interests, and the experience had all four of them engaged the whole time. Also, as an educator, I was very impressed with how the teacher led the program. She obviously knew what she was doing, and the minute she left, my kids were asking for another experience.
Sarah L.

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