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In a world where video games and memes are taking over our younger generations, it’s nice to know that chess is still finding its way into our schools and inspiring kids to actually think while they’re having fun. At Forked River Elementary School, students were introduced to the various sizes and shapes of Chess boards and pieces. No electronic devices necessary. Just good clean fun with an enormous, life-size chess set. Purchased through a grant from Plymouth Rock Assurance-Teacher’s Insurance Plan of New Jersey, the enormous set was designed to be a learning tool. Although students needed to give up their recess-time to play chess, Andrea Blatt, one of the adviser’s for the school’s chess club says, “We often take the set outside to the playground”, turning a seemingly ancient … Read entire article »