Chess for Social & Cognitive Skills is like no other summer course as it is extremely hands-on and teacher-centred. Chess is a growing pastime in Irish primary schools with 1 in every 5 primary schools now joined the Ficheall network. It is an excellent extension to teaching the SPHE curriculum from 1^st-6^th class as well as being a fun hobby for students (and teachers) for rainy days. It promotes a variety of social and cognitive skills such as respect, forward planning, problem solving, decision making, accepting defeat, understanding resilience and developing a productive disposition to problem solving; all of which are addressed in the free beginner lessons available to participants.

The course is excellent preparation for teachers looking to teach chess to children in 2025/2026 and register for the one-day fun-and-friendly, meet-and-greet, non-competitive Féile Fichille events.

Course is approved for 3 EPV Days.

Teachers will have the opportunity to learn how to play chess by playing chess mini-games against other novice teachers. The course will teach all participants:

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Before you finalise your booking please note: Where a participant has registered for more than one course, courses may only be completed consecutively rather than concurrently. All our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable. Course Fees are not transferrable to another teacher or course. Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or you are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.