ChalkWild: Where Every Doodle Is A Step Up The Ladder of Self-Esteem.
Our students in our after school program ADORE the backpacks. With the school’s logo on each backpack, the students feel an immense sense of pride wearing one of your backpacks. It helps them stay focused and feel prepared for the day ahead.
How Kids Feel About Their ChalkWild Backpacks
Our Mission:
Invented by an 11-year-old kid for kids, the ChalkWild CreateCalm Kit combines proprietary art enrichment with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs to empower youth. Our mission is to strengthen self-esteem, build resilience, develop essential soft skills, and foster a sense of belonging—helping children thrive in school, life, and the workforce, and contributing to a more joyful, equitable, and prosperous society.
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The story behind ChalkWild
The World’s First Erasable Art Canvas and Wearable Gallery On A Backpack, Created By Kid for Kids.
Some Of Our Partners
Scalable, Affordable, High-Impact For ELOP, Community Schools, & IEP
Students at Salvation Army Modesto using ChalkWild CreateCalm Kit and standards-aligned art enrichment lessons saw an average 41.3% average increase in self-esteem in just 6 weeks (measured by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale). Higher self-esteem promotes better academics, improved behavior, stronger social-emotional skills, and long-term success—key goals of Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELOP). ChalkWild supports these by giving students a daily creative enrichment that builds confidence, calm, and belonging in safe, supportive, and joyful settings. It’s creative, therapeutic, and equitable. Join other districts and bring this program with measurable self-esteem gain to support your students.
Sparks Positive Creativity
The backpack can help me because it makes my personality more creative and I can erase it to draw again. It makes me express myself and happy about being creative.
– Makaya (Rose Ave School)
Promotes Self-Expression
My favorite part about the ChalkWild backpack was being able to use the Art Cards to draw on the backpack. When I draw on the backpack, I feel very expressive.
– Naveen (YMCA Student)
Improves Calm and Focus
I am thankful for you inventing a good backpack. I am glad you invented it because if you did not, it wouldn’t have helped me by calming me down when I get mad.
– Ryan (Rose Ave School)
Focus and Calm
Thank you for the backpack invention. You are amazing. The backpack helps me be creative and I can use it when I need to calm down. It is my favorite backpack because I can re-use it over and over again. My backpack helps me by being able to focus on my thoughts. My favorite thing about the backpack is that we can draw on it whatever we like to. It can be used to hold items. I hope you continue to help others in a positive way.
– Zachariah (Rose Ave School)
Give Students the CreateCalm Kit to Thrive in School and Beyond
Bulk purchases for school district or foundation get a discount. Contact us to learn more about the bulk pricing.
If your backpack or chalk markers are defective or you have a suggestion, please email us at info@chalkwild.com. You can also call Charlie or Hien directly at (209) 391-1200 for a full refund or for an exchange. We fully stand behind our product and service.
A powerful tool for autistic and Special Ed students
The act of personalizing a backpack can help foster a sense of ownership and pride, enhancing self-esteem and promoting a positive self-concept.
Chalkwild backpacks are interactive and mobile, allowing children of all ages to write and draw on them. These backpacks serve as a personal canvas and a communication tool, enabling children to express feelings, interests, and identities in a visually tangible form. For individuals with disabilities, who may experience challenges with verbal communication or emotional regulation, this form of expression can be especially empowering.
– Dr. Vivian David-Nicolas
A respected child mental health expert.
It’s as simple as
Draw
Grab your ChalkWild markers and draw anything you want on your backpack. Let your imagination run wild!
Showcase
Show off your drawings to friends, teachers, and family. Your backpack becomes a one-of-a-kind expression that reflects you.
Erase
When it’s time for a new drawing, simply erase the old one with a wet wipe, cloth, or paper towel. It’s quick and mess-free.
What the Experts Say
Seeing such dedication and expertise in your work reaffirms my confidence in our continued partnership. Your commitment to excellence is evident, and I believe that together we can improve the lives of our students. I am interested in the prospect of expanding our collaboration through the Extended Learning Opportunities Program. Your resource presents numerous possibilities for us to explore new avenues, share knowledge, and create meaningful experiences for our students and families. I have included Ms. Rogers, ELOP Director, on the email so you can discuss this further and brainstorm ideas on how we can leverage this opportunity to its fullest potential. Your expertise and contributions will undoubtedly play a crucial role in our joint success. Once again, thank you for your outstanding work and for being such a valuable partner. I am eager to see where our partnership takes us next.
Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent Stockton USD
A great on-the-go resource for children who love to draw … may help to ease feelings of anxiety or stress & help to regulate emotions. Can be used as a canvas at any time & … very helpful for children who are always moving or have attention difficulties. I would recommend!
Dr. Ganielle Hooper – Founder & CEO of Axis Hope
Certified Pediatric Mental Health Specialist & Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
I loved the creative educational curriculum & the multiple uses of the magic backpack that can suit both non-clinical & clinical support for children. I highly recommend this [ChalkWild] as it can strength children’s brain architecture promoting their social-emotional development. It is essential to all future learning, behavior & health.
Dr. Ho Ying Chu – Trauma-Informed Clinician
Mental Health Trainer & Author Of “Dr.Chu’s ABC’s of Emotions”
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