Chess develops concentration skills and improves focus
One of the core educational values attributed to the game of chess has to be improved concentration. Lack of concentration during a game... Read More
The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Competition
The current Chess World Champion (the highest honour a chess player can achieve), Magnus Carlsen said “One of the things that first... Read More
Why every child needs to be an expert in fair play
Every good parent wants what is best for their children. Regardless of our exact hopes and dreams for our children, we all... Read More
Why chess isn’t just for kids
“Playing” is (without a doubt) a notion that we associate with children. However, the benefits of continuing to “play” as an adult... Read More
Going for Gold – Sponsors at the Junction Park State School Fete
Fetes are such a wonderful part of school communities and such an exciting part of the year. At Chess Mates we try... Read More
Our unsung heroes – amazing parents!
This week our amazing Sunshine Coast teacher, Amanda Marshall, posted about the unsung heroes that we interact with every day at Chess... Read More
Sunshine Coast Facebook Launch
This week the Sunshine Coast team, Leah and Amanda, launched their Facebook page. Now in over 8 schools and growing, Leah and... Read More
Chess Mates is now a NDIS Registered Provider
Over the past few months, we’ve been trying to become NDIS compliant and now we have been approved as a registered provider... Read More
Come and try chess for free on the Sunshine Coast
Chess is such a great educational tool for your little one to start out with, and we know they’ll love it! Held... Read More
The Tortilla Tutor: Cooking with the Kids
Keep kids’ brains, minds and mouths busy with a trip to the kitchen! Give them a head start in good food, give their learning... Read More