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Chess Your Child Loves. Skills They’ll Use for Life.
Story Time Chess is a story-based chess program taught directly in schools. We transform the chessboard into a world of characters and adventures so children can understand the game quickly — and enjoy every minute of it.
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Story Time Chess is offered directly at your child’s school as an enrichment program, either during the school day or after school. Children learn in small groups with plenty of guided support, encouragement, and opportunities to practice.
Chess teaches kids to look ahead, weigh options, and think strategically — skills that carry into every subject and every stage of life.
Through gameplay, children practice patience, sportsmanship, resilience after setbacks, and how to handle both winning and losing with grace.
As kids master pieces and strategies, they build real confidence. Our storytelling approach also sparks imagination and a love of creative problem-solving.
Each class follows our proven four-part structure, designed to keep kids engaged, build skills progressively, and keep you in the loop every step of the way.
A new story from Chesslandia introduces a chess piece and its unique movement. Kids are captivated before they even touch the board.
Fun, movement-based activities reinforce what was just learned. Kids practice piece moves through games and physical activities — no sitting still required.
Students put their skills to the test in guided matches. Our educators are there to encourage and coach in real-time as kids discover the game.
After each class, families receive a Lesson Report so you know exactly what your child learned and how to continue the fun at home.
We tailor children's experience based on their ages and experience levels, but our curriculum covers the following concepts:
Children learn how each chess piece moves, one story at a time.
Children learn to use “Secret Missions” in the opening phase of a game.
We introduce piece point values to help children make in-game decisions.
Children learn attacking and defending tactics to use in the middle phase of a game.
Children learn official chess notation and how to write down their games.
Children learn to deliver checkmate and win the game!
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Our team ensures safe, on-time transportation from school to club, giving you peace of mind every step of the way.
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Schools and families can feel confident knowing each class is led by a trusted, qualified instructor who prioritizes safety, kindness, and an exceptional learning experience.
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“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.”
“Our overall school retention and occupancy efforts are enhanced by Story Time Chess’s highly engaging and fun program. It supports key learning objectives of our education program and helps strengthen our home-to-school connection.“
We keep you in the loop after every single class. No guessing what your child learned — just clear, friendly updates delivered straight to you.
After each class, you’ll receive a short, easy-to-read summary of what was covered, which chess piece or concept was introduced, and how your child engaged.
Each report includes easy tips so you can reinforce the lesson at home. Ask your child to show you how a piece moves — you’ll be amazed what they’ve learned!
If your child needs extra support, we proactively reach out to talk through it with you. Our classroom is positive, warm, and structured to help every child thrive.
From schedules to sign-ups, here are the most common questions parents ask us about our clubs. Still curious? Head to our FAQ page for the full scoop.
Chess is more than a game — it’s a powerful way for children to practice patience, self-control, and respect. Our classrooms are warm, encouraging, and structured so every child feels safe to learn and grow.
Our Expectations
We set clear, age-appropriate expectations from the very first class. Students are encouraged to:
Listen when others are speaking
Raise their hand to share
Take turns respectfully
Try their best — even when something feels challenging
Say “good game” at the end of every match
Redirecting Behavior
Young children are still learning emotional regulation. We see behavior as part of the learning process. When challenges arise, our educators:
Gently redirect with calm reminders
Reinforce positive choices
Offer structured guidance
Provide short breaks if needed
Model respectful communication
If a Child Is Struggling
We work step-by-step to support children who need extra help. Families may receive a brief check-in, a supportive email, or a collaborative plan. We may also make adjustments like:
Clearer structure
Strategic seating or pairing adjustments
Additional encouragement
Short goal-setting conversations
“At Story Time Chess, we believe character is built one small moment at a time.”
Every handshake. Every deep breath. Every “good game.”
That’s the real lesson.
