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{YEL!} Chess & Brick Builders
{YEL!} Grandmasters of Chess
Each {Youth Enrichment League} Chess class follows four basic components: Teach It!...Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Practice It!...Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. Puzzle It!...Students are given chess puzzles and work with coach guidance to solve them. Play It!...Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the season. Seign up today to THINK, LEARN, and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. New and returning students invited. Max: 20 kids.Location: K-1st Taylor Prairie Step Room
Grade | Date | Day | Time | Session | Code | Cost | Register/More Info |
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K-1st | 11/4-12/16* | Mondays | 2:40-3:40 p.m. | 1 | 2374 | $85 | |
K-1st | 1/13-3/2** | Mondays | 2:40-3:40 p.m. | 2 | 2375 | $85 | |
Location: 2nd-4th Cottage Grove Library
Grade | Date | Day | Time | Session | Code | Cost | Register/More Info |
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2nd-4th | 11/6-12/18* | Wednesdays | 2:40-3:40 p.m. | 1 | 2376 | $85 | |
2nd-4th | 1/15-2/19 | Wednesdays | 2:40-3:40 p.m. | 2 | 2377 | $85 | |
{YEL!} Brick Builders - Rapid Racers
Build a Formula 1 racer, land yacht, and more race cars using LEGO bricks. Use these LEGO brick models to explore STEM concepts. The {YEL!} Teach It!...Practice It!...Play It!...method engages students to create and innovate.Location: Cottage Grove School Library
Grade | Date | Day | Time | Session | Code | Cost | Register/More Info |
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2nd-4th | 11/7-12/19* | Thursdays | 2:40-3:40 p.m. | 1 | 2379 | $75 | |
2nd-4th | 1/16-2/20 | Thursdays | 2:40-3:40 p.m. | 2 | 2380 | $75 | |