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I'd like to stress how very important it is to start teaching children of this age group how to play chess. You'll be very surprised how very quickly they learn. At InstantChess.com they have free memberships for students. You know, from experience, that students teach other students. Create a chess club and you just might see a big difference in some of those students that don't do well in regular subjects. Playing games is just a child's best talent, and while they are having fun, they are learning much much more than just the game. It helps improve concentration, just take note of the concentration level of the students when you first start the club, and then note how it improves in 5 months. This can be just the thing that some students need to excel in all other areas of their life. Those that have trouble sticking to a plan, using logic, etc. I think you will see a big difference in 5 months. If you want your students to remember you for something more than just an elementary teacher, teach them chess! Remember that InstantChess.com is offering free memberships for students, but if you can't get your students online, at least offer them over the board lessons.