This will cut down on the number of pieces that are lost. Usborne books publishes a few chess puzzle books. Or set up simple problems on the chess board to build self confidence. Students should learn the algebraic notation from the beginning. In this way, they can analyze patterns or their coach can help to guide them through a problem area.
Students become better chessplayers after playing the game.
Encourage them to play at home. Encourage an ambitious parent or teacher to start a chess club. Extensive Scholastic Chess Research is available by mail for a small fee from the US Chess Federation. Chess is one of the best activities to develop the kind of thinking needed for the 21st century. Chess has been shown to be of great benefit in developing creative thinking, deductive reasoning, decision making, problem solving, and long-term strategy making.