On Saturday, Jan. 22, Franklin Academy’s Boynton Beach campus will host a free Chess Expo at the Mall at Wellington Green. The event will take place in the mall’s center court area from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to all ages, and registration is not necessary.
Participants will have the chance to battle the school’s chess coaches, find new opponents, and there will be crafts for siblings who are not ready to participate in a full game.
Chess is an integral part of the Franklin Academy curriculum and is an excellent way to learn to focus, analyze problems, plan and execute solutions, and learn decision making skills that will help students throughout their life. Studies have demonstrated that students who have completed a course in chess have shown significant improvement in science, mathematics, critical thinking and social skills.
At Franklin, chess is offered as one of the special rotations for grades K through 5, and as an elective option for grades 6 through 8. It is also offered as an after-school club and as a competitive team that competes against other schools in local, regional and national tournaments.
Learn more about Franklin Academy’s chess program and other school programs at www.franklin-academy.org.
