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Story Time Chess

Where Kids Fall in Love with Chess

Make your school day legendary.

A complete, story-powered chess curriculum that makes teachers feel prepared, children feel brave, and families feel part of every victory.

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A simple path from story to chessboard

From “what am I teaching?”to “can we do that again?”

A teacher enjoying a chess activity with children

Full-room attention

Familiar characters and silly stories help children remember how each piece moves and stay eager to join in.

A teacher guiding two children through a classroom activity

Quick teacher confidence

Short preparation videos and a clear Story, Chessercise, and Gameplay rhythm help teachers feel ready before class begins.

A child smiling while connecting with a grown-up across a chessboard

Proof that travels home

After each lesson, families can see what their child learned and try a simple activity together at home.

Made for real school days

Teach Story Time Chess in five simple steps.

No chess experience required. The platform takes teachers from preparation to meaningful family engagement.

King Chomper welcoming teachers
  1. 01

    Access the platform

    Manage classes, open materials, learn concepts, and see progress in one place.

  2. 02

    Receive a FREE Welcome Kit

    Annual plans include one first-year kit with journals, poster guides, vinyl chess sets, and the Story Time Chess board game for eligible U.S. shipping addresses.

  3. 03

    Watch micro-training videos

    Teacher preparation videos explain each lesson and offer classroom-ready tips.

  4. 04

    Tell stories and play games

    Colorful characters and captivating games get children learning and loving chess.

  5. 05

    Engage parents

    Send progress reports with learning highlights and family gameplay ideas.

Story Time Chess compared with a typical chess program

Other Chess Curriculums
Feature comparison between Story Time Chess and a typical chess program
Any teacher can lead a complete lesson Often requires a chess specialist
Stories make chess rules memorable Often begins with abstract rules and drills
Story, Chessercise, and Gameplay form one repeatable lesson Activities may not follow a complete teaching sequence
Chess skills, executive function, and social-emotional learning Usually focuses on chess skills alone
Ready-to-send family lesson reports Family communication is left to the teacher
Unlimited teachers and classrooms for one licensed school Often priced per teacher or classroom

Try the magic first. Keep it when it works.

One school. Two clear ways to subscribe.

Both plans unlock complete Chapters 1 & 2, unlimited teachers and classrooms, family lesson reports, and the right to teach Story Time Chess at your school while its license is active. Subscribers receive new stories and teaching resources as they are added.

The school-year choice

Annual school license

$2,900 / year

Save $580 compared with monthly

  • Complete Chapters 1 & 2
  • Right to teach Story Time Chess at your school while active
  • New stories and resources added throughout the year
  • Unlimited teachers and classrooms
  • Individual family lesson reports
  • Free Welcome Kit for eligible U.S. addresses

Monthly school license

$290 / month

$3,480 over 12 months. No Welcome Kit included.

  • Complete Chapters 1 & 2
  • Right to teach Story Time Chess at your school while active
  • New content while the subscription stays active
  • Unlimited teachers and classrooms
  • Individual family lesson reports
  • No Welcome Kit

Trusted by leading educators

What schools say about Story Time Chess

Families feel the value

“Parents love the Story Time Chess Curriculum. It creates a value proposition for universal Pre-K and why parents should stay with us.”
RSRami SinghGoddard School Owner

A program schools remember

“Our overall school retention and occupancy efforts are enhanced by Story Time Chess Curriculum’s highly engaging and fun program.”
CBCraig BachEducator & Researcher in Early Learning

Make your school day legendary

Your first story is waiting.

Give your teachers three lessons and thirty days. See what happens next.

Story Time Chess characters