Your Kid’s Backpack Is Now
Their Canvas.
Create. Erase. Repeat.
The CreateCalm Kit gives kids an erasable backpack + art supplies to draw, doodle, and express emotions freely — anytime, anywhere. Proven to boost self-esteem by 41.3%.
Invented by an 11-Year-Old Who Wanted to Help
ChalkWild was born in Modesto, California, when Hien Ho — just 11 years old — dreamed up a backpack kids could draw on, erase, and draw again. He wanted every child to have a creative outlet they could carry everywhere.
That idea grew into the CreateCalm Kit — an erasable art canvas backpack paired with SEL curriculum developed by Changing Perspectives, now benefiting tens of thousands of children across California school districts, Boys & Girls Clubs, and afterschool programs. A child’s invention, helping kids find their calm.
Pick Your Favorite Design
Every backpack is an erasable canvas. Draw on it, wipe it clean, draw again — infinite creativity!
It’s Not Just a Backpack. It’s a Superpower.
Kids who use ChalkWild don’t just carry their stuff — they carry their feelings, their art, and their sense of self.
Calms Big Emotions
“It helps me calm down when I get mad.” Drawing channels stress into creativity — proven by real students in real classrooms.
Builds Real Confidence
Every completed drawing is proof of what they can do. Students show a 41.3% boost in self-esteem after just 6 weeks.
A Voice When Words Fail
Art lets kids express what they can’t say out loud. The backpack becomes their personal safe space — always with them.
Infinite Creativity
Draw it. Love it. Erase it. Draw something new! No wasted paper, no rules. The canvas resets as often as their imagination.
A Conversation Starter
Other kids want to see what they drew! The backpack sparks real friendships and meaningful peer connections wherever they go.
Actually Good for Their Brain
Just 20 minutes of drawing improves working memory — our brain’s control center. ChalkWild makes the healthy choice the fun one.
Builds Fine Motor Skills
Holding chalk markers, tracing shapes, and filling in details all strengthen the small-muscle control young children need for writing, tying shoes, and everyday tasks — disguised as pure fun.
Draw Together, Bond Together
ChalkWild is the perfect excuse to sit side by side and create. Parents and kids drawing together sparks conversation, laughter, and the kind of joyful memories that last a lifetime.
Peace of Mind, Packed Right In
ChalkWild is designed with your family’s wellbeing in mind — not just their backpack.
Proven Self-Esteem Boost
Measured across real classrooms after just 6 weeks of use. Not a claim — a result backed by data.
Kids Already Benefiting
Tens of thousands of children across classrooms, Boys & Girls Clubs, and afterschool programs are using ChalkWild CreateCalm kits.
Zero Screen Time Required
Pure analog creativity. No apps, no devices, no subscriptions. Just markers and imagination.
SEL Lessons Included Free
Every kit includes access to 79 trauma-informed lessons developed by Changing Perspectives — whose curriculum reaches 800+ schools across 48 states.
In Their Own Words
The kids have spoken — and what they say about ChalkWild is everything.
“I draw what I feel. It helps me say things I can’t say with words.”— Jaylen, 4th Grade
“When I’m sad I draw happy things and then I feel better.”— Amara, 2nd Grade
“My backpack helps me calm down. I erase it and start over when I make mistakes.”— Sofia, 3rd Grade
“My backpack helps me by being able to focus on my thoughts. I hope you continue to help others in a positive way.”— Zachariah, Rose Ave School
The Best Art Supply Is the One You Share
ChalkWild isn’t just for kids — it’s a reason for the whole family to slow down and create together. Pull up a chair, grab a marker, and draw side by side. No talent required. Just time, imagination, and each other.
- 🎨 Take turns adding to the same drawing
- 💬 Ask “what should I draw next?” — and really listen
- 😄 Laugh when someone draws a wonky dog
- 🧽 Erase it together and start something new
These small moments of joyful, screen-free creativity are exactly what childhood memories are made of.
Fine Motor Skills
Gripping markers, tracing lines, and filling shapes builds the small-muscle control young children need for writing and everyday tasks — all through play.
Parent-Child Bonding
Drawing together creates genuine connection. Shared creativity sparks conversation, builds trust, and turns an ordinary afternoon into something your child will remember.
100% Screen-Free
No apps. No notifications. Just chalk markers, a canvas backpack, and the two of you — fully present and having fun.
From Your Door to Their Canvas
Ordering is easy, delivery is fast, and kids are creating on day one.
Choose a Design
Pick the backpack design your child will love. 10+ styles available — every one is an erasable canvas.
Kit Ships to You
Backpack, 12 chalk markers, eraser, and full drawing library arrive together — ready from day one.
Kids Start Creating
Draw characters, write feelings, doodle dreams. Erase and do it again. No rules. Just creativity.
Watch Them Bloom
Self-esteem rises, emotions calm, focus sharpens. Real changes in how your child feels about themselves.
Backed by Mental Health Professionals
ChalkWild isn’t just fun — it’s endorsed by the experts who work with children every day.
Chalkwild backpacks serve as both a personal canvas and a communication tool, enabling children to express feelings, interests, and identities in a visually tangible form. For individuals with disabilities, this can be especially empowering.
A great on-the-go resource for children who love to draw — may help to ease feelings of anxiety or stress and help to regulate emotions. Very helpful for children who are always moving or have attention difficulties.
My published research shows that just 20 minutes of drawing can improve working memory — our brain’s control center. Pick one of these fantastic backpacks and get drawing!
Questions? We’d Love to Help!
Whether you’re shopping for your child or want to learn more about how ChalkWild works — we’re here for you.
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