Celebrating the Day of Reconciliation 🌍 Today, we honour the power of unity, understanding, and collaboration. Just as the pieces on a chessboard work together towards a common goal, we believe that reconciliation begins with recognising our shared humanity and building bridges of connection. At MiniChess, we are committed to teaching the next generation valuable life skills through play, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and teamwork—essential elements for a harmonious future. Let’s continue to create a world where learning, growth, and understanding bring us closer together. #DayOfReconciliation #MiniChess #UnityThroughEducation #EmpoweringYoungMinds #GameBasedLearning #BuildingBridges 4o
MiniChess SA Headoffice
Education Administration Programs
City of Tshwane, Gauteng 215 followers
Early Childhood Development using Chess as a tool, teaching children crucial THINK-skills not being taught in schools.
About us
MiniChess uses chess-based game innovations to develop CRITICAL SKILLS during your child's early development years (4 - 10). Skills that are not being taught in the current school curricula. These skills include THINK-skills, Socio-emotional skills and Number skills - giving your child the SMART START needed in a rapidly changing future. MiniChess PLAY develops whole-brain thinking, giving your child a well-rounded advantage. Our programme has won numerous national and international awards and is available in various options: o MiniChess Clubs o In-school Classes o Online classes (Live) o Blended MiniChess Options We have various franchises around South Africa as well as globally and have already impacted 250 000+ children and 1500+ trained teachers. MiniChess has the stamp of approval from world-renowned and former World Chess Champion, chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov. Through MiniChess we actively implement all 7 learning styles in each lesson. We focus on the inclusion of the spatial learning process. Our play-based engagement moves over barriers of age, gender, culture, language and physical abilities. It is interactive, joyful, meaningful and social while developing resilience, creativity, thinking/reflection, cooperation, and emotional skills. Our vision is to define the future through early childhood education, empower individuals and communities through in-community collaborations and build the global future.
- Website
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http://www.minichess.co.za
External link for MiniChess SA Headoffice
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- City of Tshwane, Gauteng
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- education innovation, Community Development, In-community Business Development, Youth Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Entrepreneurial Development, Critical Skills Development, Socio-emotional Tools, Online Education, School Enrichment, Gamification, STEM Skills Development, Entrepreneurial THINK Skills, Neuro-based learning, Whole brain thinking, Collaboration, Resilience Training , Leadership Development, Early education backlog correction, and Culture aligned
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Saalbek Street
City of Tshwane, Gauteng 0181, ZA
Employees at MiniChess SA Headoffice
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Marisa van der Merwe
International Founder of MiniChess, MiniChess Franchise Holdings and MindCo. Trustee at The Entrust Foundation. Ashoka Fellow. Critical thinking…
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Michelle Robbertse
Medical Orthotist Prosthetist (in training)
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Alison van der Merwe
Personal but Professional
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Johannes Wagner
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Updates
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💡 Sparking Innovation with Hillside Academy 💡 A couple of weeks ago, MiniChess and MindCo had the incredible opportunity to join Hillside Academy’s Breakaway Conference! 🎓✨ Our hands-on, action-based teaching methods took centre stage, engaging participants in interactive learning experiences that promote deeper understanding and retention. We also facilitated a powerful team exercise that highlighted the unique strengths each member brings, proving that true greatness comes from working together towards a shared goal. 🌟💼 What a day of inspiration, collaboration, and learning! 🚀 hashtag #MiniChess hashtag #MindCo hashtag #Teamwork hashtag #InteractiveLearning
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🎓 Fred Van Der Merwe’s Journey with MiniChess 🌟 Meet Fred Van Der Merwe, a passionate franchisee in Limpopo Central, dedicated to bringing the MiniChess Programme to disadvantaged communities in his area. Fred, along with his wife Magdel, is on a mission to equip young learners with 21st-century skills through the power of chess! 🧠♟️ 🔹 How did it all start? Fred and Magdel’s journey began when they discovered the impact MiniChess could have on children’s cognitive development—fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and resilience. They decided to become franchisees, enabling them to introduce these essential skills to communities that need it most. 🔹 What do they do? Through the Entrust Foundation, Fred and Magdel bring MiniChess to schools in disadvantaged areas, providing children with the tools to think strategically and creatively. They offer not just chess lessons but a pathway to a brighter future—one move at a time! 🔹 Want to make a difference like Fred and Magdel? Become a MiniChess franchisee! Join the movement and help bring essential life skills to communities in need. Visit https://lnkd.in/dcVBZjb to learn more! #MiniChess #FredVanDerMerwe #EntrustFoundation #ChessForChange #21stCenturySkills #BecomeAFranchisee #MakeADifference
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As the festive season lights up the sky, we want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support throughout the year! 🎉 Wishing you and your loved ones a sparkling and joyous holiday season. Remember, our office will be closed from 13th December 2024 and will reopen on 8th January 2025. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year. Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the festivities! 🎄✨ #HappyHolidays #MiniChess #MindCo #TheEntrustFoundation
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🎉 CELEBRATING GRADUATION AT ITSIOLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL! 🎉 Congratulations to the Grade R graduates at Itsiole Christian School in Orchards, Pretoria North! 🎓✨ These young minds are ready to take the next step into a bright future filled with learning and discovery. 🧠♟️ And starting in 2025, we’re thrilled to introduce @MiniChess StartSmart classes for their 4-year-olds! 🎉 It’s the perfect way to set the foundation for strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving from a young age. 📖 Want to learn more about how MiniChess can inspire your child? Visit www.minichess.co.za for more information! #MiniChess #ItsioleChristianSchool #GradeRGraduation #ChessForKids #StartSmart #FutureLeaders #LearnThroughPlay
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🌟 EXCITING NEWS! 🌟 👏 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to laerskool kenmare for building the foundations of their brand-new MiniChess Centre! This will be the hub for: ✅ MiniChess in-curriculum classes for all foundation phase learners starting 2025. ✅ A dynamic after-school Chess Club to ignite young minds. We’re proud to see this partnership thriving, thanks to our amazing MiniChess franchisee! 💼✨ 🎉 Want to start your own journey as a MiniChess franchisee? Be a part of shaping young minds through chess! Visit https://lnkd.in/dcVBZjb to learn more and join the movement! #MiniChess #ChessEducation #FranchiseOpportunity #ShapingYoungMinds #LaerskoolKenmare #FutureLeaders
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Happy birthday Engela Du Toit !!!!! Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for kids and the MiniChess brand!!!! Have a fantastic day!!!
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At the heart of our business is our passion for the youth: to empower the next generation with critical skills to flourish and prosper in the man-machine future - in this time of fast change and smart machines. Our family of MiniChess Franchisees are true game-changers in their communities: taking game-based education-innovation into 21st Century classrooms and building the smart-minds of tomorrow! We LOVE the youth. if your heart is in the same place, CONTACT us TODAY, to join our journey.
We’ve Been Featured on SA Franchise Brands! 🎉 MiniChess is proud to be spotlighted on SA Franchise Brands as an award-winning education innovation program! Being recognised for our impactful work in childhood skill development is a testament to our mission of empowering young minds worldwide. 🌍 If you’re passionate about education and looking for a business opportunity, becoming a MiniChess franchisee might be for you! Join our global family and bring 21st-century learning skills to your community through our unique game-based program. Ready to learn more? https://lnkd.in/decEU64R #MiniChess #SAFranchiseBrands #EducationInnovation #BecomeAFranchisee #STEMSkills #EmpowerYoungMinds #GlobalEducation
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We’ve Been Featured on SA Franchise Brands! 🎉 MiniChess is proud to be spotlighted on SA Franchise Brands as an award-winning education innovation program! Being recognised for our impactful work in childhood skill development is a testament to our mission of empowering young minds worldwide. 🌍 If you’re passionate about education and looking for a business opportunity, becoming a MiniChess franchisee might be for you! Join our global family and bring 21st-century learning skills to your community through our unique game-based program. Ready to learn more? https://lnkd.in/decEU64R #MiniChess #SAFranchiseBrands #EducationInnovation #BecomeAFranchisee #STEMSkills #EmpowerYoungMinds #GlobalEducation
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