Tag: sports
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Chess in Education: Insights from London Masterclasses
The Every Lesson Counts, Chess in Education Masterclasses were a huge success. An event organised by the FIDE Education Commission, the European Chess Union and Education Commission, ChessPlus, The Olympics Committee and our very own LogiqBoard. Held at the London Mindsports Centre, a perfect venue for playful learning and games. 🇬🇧 Master Class Presenters Chess…
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Discover the Joy of Strategy Games This Spring 🐰🍫
Hi everyone, I hope you’re enjoying your spring break. Today’s blog is a gentle reminder about the power of play. It’s a Bank Holiday Monday here in England and I’m a having a slow day. The Easter weekend has been busy. Left over Easter treats anyone? Before I continue I’d like to ask if you…
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Chess Beams: Cherishing Unexpected Moments
I’d like to share a moment from Sunday. On Sunday it was mother’s day. I started my day in the hot yoga studio then a visit to a bakery with my eldest. As I treated myself to an iced coffee and some savoury pastries I looked to my left and saw a group of men…
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Bett London highlights & Kamisado
Welcome to February’s blog. I’m dedicating this blog to last month’s Bett show in London and a favourite strategy game of mine, Kamisado Bett highlights Bett is the biggest show in edtech. It’s a three day conference and exhibition held in London, bringing together educators, policy makers and industry leaders in technology, showcasing the future…
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Talk Tasks: Boosting Skills Through Chess in Education
A few hours ago I finished presenting the ECU monthly disussion group with my dear friend, Brigitta Peszleg. Our focus was Talk Tasks in the chess classroom. Brigitta presented a talk about the 4 C’s (communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills) but she also added two of her own, care and compassion. Controversial I…
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Top January Chess Events for Educators
Hi Everyone, The January blog is a list of special chess themed events for educators of all subjects and chess fans. 1/ First up is the Recreational Maths Colloquium in Lisbon. Running from the 26th to 29th January. LogiqBoard’s very own co-creator and Fide Education Secretary Rita Atkins will be presenting Mathematical Games on the…
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Travel, Teaching and Triumphs: My 2024 Journey
Happy New Year! I hope you all had some time to enjoy yourselves and reset. Seeing friends, family or simply resting. I wanted to finish 2024 with a blog but it didn’t quite happen in time. A little late but here it is… My 2024 highlights as a LogiqBoard Teacher 💫 Writing I’ve loved blogging…
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Highlights from the CSC Chess Training & some Christmas puzzles ⛄️
Hi everyone. Welcome to my December blog, a little late I know but I’ve been recovering from the Winter flu. This blog is all about the day before. The most wonderful day at the Chess in Schools and Communities Chess training day. The CSC Training was held at the London Emirates stadium, home to Arsenal…
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Teaching Chess: Insights from FIDE Instructor Mark Bryan
This October half-term I visited the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The Winter sun season is a wonderful time to visit. Cooler but still warm enough to swim and perfect to explore the sights. A lovely trip with gorgeous food, family and friends. Ofcourse I couldn’t visit without seeing some chessy people. This time I got…
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Highlights from the Global Chess Festival in Budapest, Hungary
I’m back from a wonderful few days in the beautiful city of Budapest where Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival coincided with the 45th Chess Olympiad. Chess players from around the world represented their nations. Congratulations to the Indian team who won gold in both the open and women’s section! Today’s blog is all about my…
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