Storytime Classes for Kids in Tribeca, NYC

9 upcoming · 5 local studios

Tribeca has 13 upcoming storytime sessions across four studios, serving families with babies through early school-age kids. Programs range from free community offerings like Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band to specialized classes such as Storytime Chess ($65) and Korean language instruction, with most sessions priced between $44 and $150. Browse all upcoming sessions below to find a program that fits your child's age and schedule.

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Upcoming classes

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From $840

Chess with Storytime Chess

Tue, Oct 13 · 1:00 PM

TriBeCa Community School (22 Ericsson) · Tribeca

For the past twelve years, Storytime Chess has worked in schools and homes all over the world telling stories that transform chess pieces into a memorable cast of quirky characters that help children as young as three years old learn and love the game of chess. Every Storytime Chess lesson has a fun, interactive story that introduces not only piece movement and strategy, but important themes that go far beyond chess. Storytime Chess students learn about sportsmanship, grit, and math, all through stories.

Ages 3–6Course

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From $840

Chess with Storytime Chess

Tue, Oct 13 · 2:30 PM

TriBeCa Community School (22 Ericsson) · Tribeca

For the past twelve years, Storytime Chess has worked in schools and homes all over the world telling stories that transform chess pieces into a memorable cast of quirky characters that help children as young as three years old learn and love the game of chess. Every Storytime Chess lesson has a fun, interactive story that introduces not only piece movement and strategy, but important themes that go far beyond chess. Storytime Chess students learn about sportsmanship, grit, and math, all through stories.

Ages 3–6Course

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From $85

Phonemic Awareness [Speech & Literacy] MS, CCC-SLP/TSSLD

Tue, Oct 13 · 4:30 PM

Casa Primary · Tribeca

Early Literacy & Language at Casa Primary is a Montessori-aligned class designed to support children from infancy through age 12 in building confident, meaningful communication. Led by Amanda, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master’s degree from Boston University and a Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA, the class blends clinical expertise with a warm, child-centered approach. Through thoughtfully selected books, storytelling, sound play, and natural conversation, children are guided in developing early speech, expressive language, comprehension, and foundational reading skills. The environment is calm and responsive, allowing each child to engage at their own pace while building vocabulary, phonetic awareness, and confidence in communication. Grounded in playful interaction and real-life language opportunities, this class nurtures not only literacy development, but a genuine connection to language, expression, and understanding.

Ages 2.5–6Course

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From $85

Storytime Chess

Wed, Oct 14 · 4:00 PM

Casa Primary · Tribeca

Casa Primary is a membership- based family space. If you’d like to learn more about membership, please schedule a founder tour. Storytime Chess Storytime Chess at Casa Primary is a playful, story-led introduction to the world of chess, where imagination and strategy meet. Guided by Julia R., a polyglot educator fluent in 9 languages including Italian, French, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, and more, with a background in European Cultural Studies and Communication Science, children are invited into the game through narrative, characters, and creative exploration. Each session weaves storytelling with foundational chess concepts, helping children understand how pieces move, think ahead, and approach the board with curiosity rather than pressure. Through this gentle, engaging approach, children begin to develop focus, patience, and early strategic thinking. Rooted in Julia’s belief that chess is “mindfulness in motion,” the class supports not only cognitive growth, but confidence, presence, and a sense of enjoyment in learning—meeting each child with warmth, imagination, and care.

Ages 18 mo–6 yrCourse

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From $463

Korean Talk & Grow - For Intermediate Students

Wed, Oct 14 · 4:05 PM

Tribeca Location · Tribeca

Korean Talk & Grow is a dynamic class for children ages 6-9, designed to build upon the playful foundation of Talk & Play Level 1 and 2, adding more opportunities for Korean literacy, sentence-building, and self-expression. Your child will learn more complex vocabulary by deepening their knowledge in some topics and tackling more advanced ones. Through pedagogical exercises, role play, games, and songs, children begin forming short sentences —all in Korean. Still full of fun and imagination, this class is perfect for children with prior Korean exposure (even passive) who are ready to grow their confidence, start speaking more independently, and start learning how to read and write through the Korean alphabet and words. Each session is limited to just 6 students to ensure a personalized and engaging learning experience. Led by a dynamic, native Korean instructor , our classes offer a semi to fully-immersive environment where little ones can explore the language through play, songs, and connection. ✨ Our mission? To make learning and speaking Korean a fun, joyful, and confidence-building adventure for every child! Interested in a drop-in? You may attend the first class as a drop-in to get a feel for the experience (single class fee: $55 ). After that, we require full semester registration to ensure consistency, and the best learning journey for all students. Just reach out to us—we’re happy to help! Call or text us @ 212-219-9893 or email us @ contact@tribecalanguage.com .

Ages 6–9Course

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Movement Through Story

Mon, Oct 19 · 3:30 PM

Casa Primary · Tribeca

Movement Through Story is a storytime series at Casa Primary. The multi-week series is for ages 12mo-5y and costs $85/class.

Ages 12 mo–5 yrCourse

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From $1,363

Kinder Hoots

Mon, Oct 19 · 3:45 PM

Book Nook Tribeca · TriBeCa

Kinder Hoots master all necessary skill sets needed for kindergarten success. This tier continues to work on honing their handwriting skills, with the main focus being placed on reading, reading comprehension, phonetic spelling, attention to grammar, and more. Kinder Hoots also work on self-portraits, which help with self-awareness and attention to detail. The goal of this tier is to ensure each child is prepared, confident, and ahead of the game when they begin kindergarten. Please review our updated T&C, Refund Policy & FAQ which are located at the bottom of our website

Ages 4–5Course

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Experience the Joy of Reading, Playing, and Appreciating Chamber Music in Community!

Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM

Church Street School for Music and Art · TriBeCa

A drop-in session at Church Street School for Music and Art combining reading, playing, and listening to chamber music together.

Drop-in

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FREE

Halloween Story time (Little Prep, Lil' Hoots, Early Hoots students)

Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM

Book Nook Tribeca · TriBeCa

Join us for a fun Halloween story time for students in Little Prep, Lil' Hoots, and Early Hoots classes. Caregivers need to stay and enjoy the fun!

Ages 12 mo–3 yrCourse

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