Develop Smarter Minds through Storytelling

A proven way to increase

critical thinking
problem solving
empathy
executive function
confidence
collaboration
emotional intelligence
critical thinking
Story Time Chess is the leader in early childhood gameplay education.
Our unique story-based curriculum is designed to engage students from the age of 3.
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Trusted by 200+
leading educators

Within weeks of starting the Story Time Chess program, our students were confidently playing full games. We highly recommend this program for any school or home. It gives children skills they can use for life and a fun, engaging activity they truly enjoy.
Dr. Christina Siegel
Principal, The Siegel Academy
The Story Time Chess curriculum is an easy and fun program for libraries. It is a joy as a librarian to see the development of the whole child and to hear from parents how their children are teaching siblings and grandparents how to play chess.
Nicole Harding
Librarian, South Fayette Township Library
With the Story Time Chess Curriculum, students gravitate toward chess as a fun, wonderful activity that they want to do. Without realizing it, they are strengthening their mental capacity and problem-solving skills, which will help them in other subjects too.
Bill Swan
Goddard School of Manhattan, Owner & Principal
Parents love the Story Time Chess Curriculum, it creates a value proposition for universal Pre-K and why parents should stay with us. It is a huge marketing piece and great for the kids. We’ve had parents refer their friends, asking about our chess program.
Rami Singh
Goddard School Owner
Our overall school retention and occupancy efforts are enhanced by Story Time Chess Curriculum’s highly engaging and fun program. It supports key learning objectives of our education program and helps strengthen our home-to-school connection.
Craig Bach
Educator & Researcher in Early Learning
A wonderful opportunity to introduce and teach chess to our Pre-K and Kindergarten students in a very age appropriate, engaging and inviting way. The children get so excited and anxiously await the next lesson. We highly recommend this ground-breaking curriculum.
Michelle & Bryson Clark
School Owners
Trusted by the nation's leading educators

Discover our Curricula

Story Time Chess is a leader in gameplay education. Our story-based programs help provide fun and impactful learning experiences for children starting at 9 months of age.

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The weaving of gameplay, storytelling, and family connection is the foundation of all Story Time Chess programs and products.

Story Time Chess programs are perfect for

Children learning chess during afternoon enrichment program

Afternoon Enrichment

Enriching educational experiences - the scope and sequence make it easy to link to current lesson planning.

Kids playing chess together in after-school club

After-School Clubs

Spark interest and promote continuous enrollment with after-school programming that children and parents love!

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Summer Camps

Summer programming as daily integration engaging all age levels - a fun way to build interest and keep families returning!

Teach Story Time Chess in 5 simple steps

Our new platform makes Story Time Chess accessible for every classroom.

01. Access Platform

Our innovative learning platform allows anyone to teach a chess class within minutes of logging onto their computer, no experience required! Access classroom materials, manage the program, learn game concepts through engaging videos, and track each class's progress, all in one place.

02. Receive Welcome Kit

Get unique Chess Journals with fun chess puzzles and coloring for each student to reinforce classroom learnings, engaging Poster Guides with vibrant illustrations and teacher tips for screen-free classroom tools, chess Tournament Sets and Story Time Chess board games to apply curriculum concepts.

03. Watch micro-training videos

Our expert Chess Trainer goes over each curriculum lesson in detailed videos to facilitate lesson preparation. Each video includes interactive ideas to captivate young audiences in the classroom, as well as tips and tricks to help students develop their chess skills and a lifelong love of learning!

04. Tell stories and play games

Introduce your students to Chesslandia, where silly stories, colorful characters and captivating games get them learning and loving chess in no time! Students swiftly become successful chess players while developing critical thinking, strategy, and problem-solving skills.

05. Engage parents

Progress report emails go straight to every parent's inbox, highlighting what the child learned and providing gameplay opportunities for families to do at home together. Our platform seamlessly extends the learning environment from the classroom, right to the kitchen table!

01. Access Platform
02. Receive Welcome Kit
03. Watch micro-training videos
04. Tell stories and play games
05. Engage parents

Why educators love Story Time Chess

Join hundreds of schools, libraries, and childcare centers around the world who have discovered their kids’ hidden talents and strategic strengths

Owners
Administrators
Teachers
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Increased Enrollment

Attract more families with high-interest, quality enrichment programs.

Increased Enrollment
Teacher Retention
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Teacher Retention

Keep teachers engaged with unique, rewarding curricula they will enjoy.

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School-to-Home Connection

Support retention with easy to implement, one-click parent engagement features.

School-to-Home Connection
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Faculty Retention

Keep teachers engaged with rewarding programs that support children’s positive behaviors.

Faculty Retention
Competitive Advantage
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Competitive Advantage

Choose unique curricula to set your school apart.

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Family Engagement

Attract and retain more families with high-interest programs.

Family Engagement
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No Experience Needed

Our story-driven method means zero experience necessary. Plus it is so much fun!

No Experience Needed
Student Engagement
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Student Engagement

A great way to keep students engaged and encourage personal development along with supporting positive behaviors.

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Skills Development

Learn valuable new skills with our easy, intuitive approach.

Skills Development

Tailored Solutions

Join hundreds of schools, libraries, and childcare centers around the world who have discovered their kids’ hidden talents and strategic strengths

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