We recently got a hold of a giant chess set and the students LOVE it! In fact, I think we may have gotten a few new students because of it.

Dan and I decided to have a Giant Chess Board Day at Delphi this Wednesday for our students. Children will be able to take turns playing on the life-sized chess board.

I must say that when I introduced the giant set to the class three weeks ago, I was amazed by their enthusiasm.  During one class four boys formed two teams of two players to play.  They walked the board in between moves, squatting down to gain a new perspective on the position.

I never considered how these angles might help a player, but it does provide a unique viewpoint.

When I tried to get them to come in and play with the indoor sets they all pouted. Then they complained for the rest of the session that the normal sets were “way too small.”

I’m looking forward to Giant Chess Board Day!!