They see the pieces as little characters that each have characteristics according to their physical shape. Quebec schools start with the instruction of Chess in the second grade. In this way, mentoring situations benefit both the older and the younger children. The older children learn responsibility for the younger ones and the younger ones develop positive associations with the older children. They learn respect for the superior knowledge of their elders.
Some students have very limited sources of positive reinforcements for academic effort.
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