Chess is a great game for kids of all ages to learn – it teaches patience, strategy skills, critical thinking and good sportsmanship. Here is a fun coloring page of our almost famous pups playing a game of chess.
For a set of chess instructions and basic chess strategies that kids can understand, check out Family Games Treasure House.
More ideas for getting kids started playing chess and some unique chess sets:
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– Geared towards kids in grades 4-8, it is a guide to saving the environment, including explanations of ecological issues and projects.
Four fun St. Patrick’s Day activities in one printable worksheet! Color a leprechaun, do a St. Patrick’s Day word search, make as many words as you can out of leprechaun and challenge a friend to tic-tac-toe in our latest printable. Whether you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today, tomorrow or on the 17th, these games will be a hit no matter what.
printable activities – perfect for a Webkinz birthday party or anyday!
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Halloween is such an exciting time of year for kids (and grown ups, too!) – they love picking out that 
Dust off those backpacks and sharpen your pencils! Back-to-school time is just around the corner and we have got a great word search to get you back into the school mode.
