Want to reduce your child's screen time? Shehzad Roy has the solution
Pakistani singer and activist Shehzad Roy wants to help parents reduce their children's screen time in today's digital age.
He has made a chess curriculum, developed by his non-profit organization Zindagi Trust, available for free. This initiative aims to encourage children to think critically and plan strategically instead of spending time on their devices.
On Sunday, Roy shared a heartfelt message on Instagram for parents struggling with their children's screen time. Highlighting the power of chess, he said, "If you want to lower your kids’ screen time, teach them chess."
He recalled how Zindagi Trust introduced chess in its schools years ago. "Because this is a competitive mind sport, we observed kids sitting alone for hours, thinking and strategizing. They were spending time with themselves," Roy reflected.
Roy also talked about the success of the chess program, mentioning that girls from the program have won Pakistan's top chess championships.
He urged everyone to teach children chess using the curriculum available on the Zindagi Trust website. He explained that it could positively change their routines and improve their mathematical and cognitive skills.
The journey of incorporating chess into Zindagi Trust schools began in 2011 as part of the organization’s broader goal to enhance education in underprivileged communities.
The chess curriculum, developed over a decade, combines fundamental techniques, strategies, and cognitive training to improve critical thinking skills and promote strategic problem-solving.
It provides a foundation for advanced chess learning and creates an engaging learning environment.
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