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SUMMARY:Virtual Chess Field Trip For Homeschool Families
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Kids will learn chess fundamentals, beginner strategies, and creative problem-solving skills that build confidence both on and off the board.\nYour instructor, Steven Bloom, a former top-ten chess player, is known for making chess engaging and easy to understand  for complete newcomers or players with some experience.\nRegister below to receive your confirmation email and Zoom link for the field trip.\nAttendees Bonus:\n\nTop Ten Chess Tips for Kids PDF\nChess Strategy Glossary\nSpecial Discount for Future Chess Workshops\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n🌟 Special for MPE Members\nContinue the fun with Steven’s live beginner chess program—featuring:\n\nInteractive, easy-to-follow lessons\nPrivate weekly tournaments\nA supportive, encouraging learning environment\n\nMPE members receive 20% off the beginner course!\nCheck out Steve’s Facebook page here: Bloominchess4kids ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070905292444 )[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”50146″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][pricing_table style=”default”][pricing_column highlight=”true” color=”Accent-Color” title=”Member Familes” id=”1777927000141-6″ tab_id=”1777927000141-4″ price=”4″ currency_symbol=”$” interval=”per family” highlight_reason=”Great Price!”][/pricing_column][pricing_column color=”Accent-Color” title=”General Admission” id=”1777927000149-5″ tab_id=”1777927000149-6″ price=”5″ currency_symbol=”$” interval=”per family”][/pricing_column][/pricing_table][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nRegister below to receive your confirmation email and Zoom link for the field trip!\n\n\n\n\nEvent - 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Please ask your friends to complete a separate registration for their family.\n\n			\n\n	Name\n		\n	\n	\n	\n		Name	\n\n	\n					\n				\n					First Name				\n\n				First Name			\n						\n				\n					Last Name				\n\n				Last Name			\n				\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	Age\n		\n	\n						\n					 6-9 years old\n					\n					 10-13 years old\n					\n					 14-18\n					\n					 OtherOther\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	plus1\n	\n\n Add\n\n	minus1\n	\n\n Remove \n\n\n\nSection\n\n\n		\n				\n		\n	General Admission Family Registration\n		\n	\n	\n			\n			General Admission Family Registration: $5.00\n		\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Quantity\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Donate to MPE\n		\n	\n	\n\n	Registration fees fund this event. Optional tax-deductible donations directly support Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) and our mission to preserve homeschool freedom and advocate for homeschooling families across Kansas and Missouri.\n	\n\n\n	Donate to cover processing fees\n		\n	\n	\n\n	Credit card processing is 2.9% for each transaction. 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You will leave with resources and confidence to begin or continue your homeschool journey.\nMPE’s field trips PROMOTE connection.\nYears ago when homeschooling was relatively new, only a handful of homeschool programs and resources existed. Now we have so many that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even start!\nMeet other homeschool families at our events and get their advice on what worked and didn’t work for their family. Learning from others can help you avoid similar first-time homeschool mistakes and set you up for success.\nOur website lists KC-area homeschool enrichment and athletics programs to streamline your research process and find the best options for your family.\nYou can also visit our homeschool conference and curriculum fair for in-depth, practical resources to encourage and equip you each year.\nMPE helps you DISCOVER ongoing resources\nOur field trips are just one of many ongoing resources for your homeschool family. Check out our other events:\n\nHomeschool conference & curriculum fair\nWomen’s Encouragement Day for homeschool moms\nGreat Wolf Lodge Homeschool Weeks\nHigh school graduation ceremony\n…and much, much more!\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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