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Happy Valentine’s Day from Story Time Chess!
Ah, Valentine’s Day, the one day every year when those chalky little candy hearts actually taste half-decent. At the risk of over-sugaring your young ones, here’s a fun Valentine’s Day story and mini-game for every skill level! Supplies needed: chessboard chess...
Get to know our artist!
We're beyond excited to introduce you to Kenny Kiernan, the fabulously talented artist responsible for the illustrations in Story Time Chess: Level 2, Level 3, and more. Here's what Kenny had to say about life as a top-flight illustrator! Did you always want to...
Diversity in Chess
Since the game of chess emerged in India some 1,500 years ago, it has always presented the possibility of an ideal level playing field: two sides of equal strength vie for control of sixty-four identical squares. But the road to equality and inclusion among its...
What PhDs are saying about Story Time Chess
Don't take our word for it! Check out what PhDs are saying about Story Time Chess! "Story Time Chess is an excellent supplemental education tool covering not only the basics of chess but also supporting the development of execution function, and 21st century...
Why Executive Function Matters
Have you ever picked up your phone, fully intending to check the weather for an upcoming trip, but instead lost twenty minutes scrolling through social media? Most psychologists would tell you that situations like this are caused by lapses in a crucial cognitive skill...
Story Time Chess on The Today Show!
Story Time Chess has hit the morning show jackpot! This week we were featured on The Today Show as one of six recommended holiday gifts by Parents Magazine Editor-In-Chief! Out of the 50 toys chosen for Parents Magazines' Best Toys of 2021, Story Time Chess was one of...
Winning and Losing with Story Time Chess!
We believe that friendly competition has enormous benefits for kids, especially in early childhood. But you don't have to take our word for it! Here are two parents who love the way Story Time Chess has helped their child navigate winning and losing like a champ.
Scared your child is a sore loser?
By Nathaniel Basch-GouldCreative Lead | Product ManagerStory Time Chess One of the most common questions I received from parents when I was an early childhood chess tutor was: “Should I let my child win?” Even after six years on the job, I still sometimes found it...
Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Kids’ Screen Time
As parents ourselves, we at Story Time Chess know it can be a massive challenge to manage kids’ screen time, especially in early childhood. Household needs, remote work, chores, meal prep, long trips, and more; there are lots of situations when our time is stretched...
7 Reasons Why Story Time Chess is the Ideal August Activity
Ah, the lazy days of summer. Whether you're lying on the beach, floating in the pool, or cuddling up beside that central air, I think we can all agree that these sweet summer months just can't be beaten! But many parents may be feeling that pesky summer slump! The...