From here:

https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/8095/what-is-the-best-age-to-learn-chess

it seems that consensus is that that kids can start learning chess at almost any age. From around 5 years old they are big enough to learn the names of the pieces and the rules for how each piece moves.

Here:

https://chess.stackexchange.com/a/6225

it is suggested to not push kids to learn chess, but to lead by example.

Here

https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/5208/where-can-i-start-to-learn

there are tips for how adults can learn chess.

**My question is**: Assuming you have an interested child age 5 - 10, how do you practically suggest teaching chess? Does it make most sense to just start playing with setting up all the pieces, or are there smaller "games" that one can/should start with?