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โœจ Now Available: ChalkTales โ€” AI-personalized storybooks that turn reluctant readers into avid ones. Pairs with every CreateCalm Kit. Learn more โ†’

๐Ÿซ Built for ELOP ยท LCAP-Eligible ยท Bulk Pricing Available

Bring Whole-Child Enrichment to Your ELOP Program.

ChalkWild gives ELOP directors and afterschool coordinators a complete, turnkey enrichment solution โ€” art, SEL, and literacy in a single program any staff member can run from Day 1. No credentials. No prep. Just impact.

๐ŸŽจ Art Expression ๐Ÿง  SEL-Aligned ๐Ÿ“š Literacy Boost โœ… ELOP / LCAP Eligible โšก Zero Prep ๐Ÿ“ Kโ€“5
๐Ÿ“‹ Request a Bulk Quote โ†’ See Programs โ†“
41.3%
Self-esteem boost โ€” validated by Rosenberg Scale
50K+
Kids benefiting across CA districts & programs
79
T-SEL aligned lessons โ€” trusted by 800+ schools
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Two Programs. One Whole-Child Block.
Run together or independently โ€” both are ELOP-ready, Day 1.
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CreateCalm Kit
Erasable Art Backpack ยท 79 T-SEL Lessons ยท Art Therapy
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ChalkTales New
AI-Personalized Storybooks ยท SEL Themes ยท Literacy
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๐Ÿซ The Complete ELOP Program Suite

Two Programs. One Whole-Child Experience.

Use them together for a complete 30โ€“45 minute enrichment block, or deploy each independently. Either way, any caring adult can run both โ€” word-for-word guides included.

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Art + SEL ยท Foundation Program

CreateCalm Kit

The world’s first erasable art canvas backpack โ€” invented by an 11-year-old in Modesto, CA. Every kit comes with 12 chalk markers, a terry cloth eraser, and free access to 79 zero-prep T-SEL lessons developed by Changing Perspectives (trusted by 800+ schools across 48 states).

  • Proven 41.3% self-esteem boost in 6 weeks
  • 79 word-for-word facilitator scripts โ€” no credential needed
  • Heritage Month art units + drawing videos + art therapy prompts
  • Trauma-informed, CASEL-aligned, Kโ€“5
  • ELOP / LCAP eligible ยท Bulk pricing available
๐Ÿ“‹ Request a Bulk Quote โ†’
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Literacy + SEL ยท New Add-On

ChalkTales New

AI-powered personalized storybooks where every child stars in their own SEL story. Students see their name, interests, and world on the page โ€” making reading feel like a mirror, not a textbook. Every story pairs with a CreateCalm drawing activity.

  • AI-generates a unique storybook for each student instantly
  • CASEL-aligned SEL theme woven into every narrative
  • Paired drawing prompt on the CreateCalm backpack
  • Culturally responsive โ€” bilingual options available
  • Built for reluctant readers, ELL, RSP, YMCA, BGC, ELOP
๐Ÿ“– Explore ChalkTales โ†’
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Together: A Complete ELOP Enrichment Block

Every session covers all three ELOP enrichment pillars โ€” no additional materials, no training, no planning. Any staff member walks in and runs it confidently.

๐ŸŽจ Art Expression + ๐Ÿ“š Personalized Literacy + ๐Ÿง  SEL Outcomes = โœ… Whole-Child ELOP Block
๐ŸŽฌ See It in Action

Watch ChalkWild Come to Life

See how real kids use the CreateCalm Kit โ€” and why educators and program coordinators love it.

Simple as 1-2-3-4

How a ChalkWild ELOP Session Works

A complete art + literacy + SEL block in under 45 minutes. Any staff member, any day, zero prep.

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Enter Student Info

Name, grade, interests, and the SEL theme. ChalkTales generates a personalized storybook in seconds.

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Read & Discuss

Students read their personalized story. Built-in discussion prompts spark real SEL conversation โ€” no lesson planning needed.

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Draw It Out

Students complete the paired drawing prompt on their CreateCalm backpack โ€” connecting story to art to self-expression.

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Watch Them Bloom

Self-esteem rises, reading confidence grows, emotions calm โ€” measurable whole-child outcomes every session.

41.3%
Self-esteem boost โ€” validated by Rosenberg Scale pilot
50K+
Kids benefiting across CA school districts & programs
79
T-SEL lessons by Changing Perspectives โ€” 800+ schools in 48 states
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Credentials required โ€” any caring adult can facilitate Day 1
Why It Works for ELOP

Built for the Reality of Afterschool Programs

Designed around understaffed, under-resourced, overworked teams โ€” and proven with real kids in real programs.

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Mirrors, Not Strangers

Kids read more โ€” and faster โ€” when they see themselves in the story. ChalkTales makes every child the hero of their own SEL adventure.

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Zero Prep, Any Staff

No credential required. Any ELOP staff, sub, or volunteer runs a ChalkWild session from Day 1 with word-for-word facilitator guides.

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Proven Self-Esteem Boost

41.3% boost in self-esteem measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale across a Salvation Army Modesto pilot program.

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Culturally Responsive

Stories reflect each student’s name, background, and community. Bilingual options available โ€” especially powerful for ELL students.

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Grant-Ready Outcomes

Measurable literacy + SEL + self-esteem data gives coordinators what they need for ELOP, LCAP, Title I, and foundation grant reporting.

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Calms Big Emotions

Drawing channels stress into creativity. Students who use ChalkWild show improved focus, emotional regulation, and classroom behavior.

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Built-In SEL Discussions

Both programs include natural conversation prompts โ€” no lesson planning needed to meet CASEL competency goals every session.

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Works Anywhere

YMCA, BGC, Salvation Army, Title I classrooms, RSP pull-out, Stanislaus or San Joaquin DA partner programs โ€” plug in and go.

๐Ÿซ Program Fit

Made for the Programs You Run

ChalkWild was built specifically for the people who show up every day for kids โ€” not just teachers, but every caring adult in a child’s life.

๐Ÿซ Perfect Program Fit

  • ELOP & Afterschool Programs โ€” plug-and-play enrichment block, no planning
  • LCAP / Title I Schools โ€” addresses three enrichment pillars simultaneously
  • YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army โ€” any caring adult can facilitate
  • Bilingual & ELL Classrooms โ€” culturally relevant stories, bilingual options
  • Special Education & RSP โ€” low-pressure, identity-affirming, IEP-supportive
  • DA / Community Partner Programs โ€” arts as early intervention, crime prevention

๐Ÿ’ก Especially Powerful For

  • Reluctant and struggling readers โ€” identity-affirming stories remove resistance
  • Students with trauma histories โ€” art as non-verbal emotional processing
  • Kids with ADHD or attention difficulties โ€” drawing promotes sustained focus
  • Grant-funded programs needing outcomes data โ€” built-in tracking tools
  • Staff shortage situations โ€” any sub walks in and runs it confidently
  • Programs scaling across multiple sites โ€” same kit, same guide, same impact
What Partners Say

Trusted by Districts, DA Offices & Community Programs

The people who matter most โ€” the educators and leaders who work with kids every day โ€” have spoken.

๐Ÿซ School District Leadership
“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.”
โ€” Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent ยท Stockton USD
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“ChalkWild has been an exceptional partner with the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office. Through ChalkWild we found an innovative way to provide support, fostering confidence, encouraging creativity, and reinforcing a sense of equality, worth and belonging.”
โ€” Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office
๐ŸŽ“ County Office of Education
“Alix has ADHD. He never sits still and he sits on the floor for 30โ€“45 minutes during ChalkWild art time, watching these how-to-draw videos and drawing on his ChalkWild backpack. It’s an amazing sight to see.”
โ€” Captain Kim ยท Salvation Army Modesto
๐Ÿซ County Education Leadership
“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.”
โ€” Ms. Christie Hendricks, Asst. Superintendent ยท Merced County Office of Education
Expert-Approved

Backed by Mental Health Professionals

Not just fun โ€” endorsed by the experts who work with children every day.

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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.
Dr. Vivian David-Nicolas
Internationally Respected Mental Health Expert
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A great on-the-go resource for children who love to draw โ€” may help to ease feelings of anxiety or stress and regulate emotions. Very helpful for children who are always moving or have attention difficulties.
Dr. Ganielle Hooper
Certified Pediatric Mental Health Specialist ยท CEO, Axis Hope
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My published research shows that just 20 minutes of drawing can improve working memory โ€” our brain’s control center. Pick one of these fantastic backpacks and get drawing!
Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway
Psychology Professor ยท University of North Florida
Common Questions

Everything ELOP Directors Ask

Quick answers so you can make the case to your team.

Yes. ChalkWild programs โ€” including the CreateCalm Kit and ChalkTales โ€” are ELOP-eligible and can be funded through LCAP, Title I, and related grant sources. Contact us for a quote and documentation to support your purchase request.
No. Both the CreateCalm Kit lessons and ChalkTales are designed for zero-credential facilitation. Word-for-word facilitator scripts are included. Any caring adult โ€” teacher, aide, volunteer, or substitute โ€” can run a session confidently on Day 1.
Both programs are designed for Kโ€“5 (ages 5โ€“11). The SEL curriculum and ChalkTales stories are calibrated by grade level to match reading and emotional development stages.
Yes โ€” ChalkTales works as a standalone literacy + SEL program. However, the full impact comes when paired with the CreateCalm Kit, because each storybook includes a drawing activity designed for the backpack canvas. We recommend the bundle for maximum ELOP outcomes.
Yes. We offer significant discounts for classroom, site, and district-wide purchases. Contact us at [email protected] or use the bulk quote request form for a custom proposal. We work with YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army, school districts, and DA partner programs.
ChalkWild programs support measurable outcomes across self-esteem (Rosenberg Scale), SEL competency growth (CASEL-aligned), and literacy engagement. We also provide a student assessment dashboard for tracking progress. Our anchor data point: 41.3% increase in self-esteem validated in a Salvation Army Modesto pilot study.
Absolutely. Dr. Vivian David-Nicolas specifically noted that ChalkWild is especially empowering for children with disabilities. The non-verbal, visual nature of art expression gives students with IEPs, ADHD, trauma histories, or communication challenges a powerful outlet. Our programming is trauma-informed throughout.
Yes. ChalkTales can generate personalized stories that reflect a student’s cultural background and name. Bilingual story options are available. Our SEL curriculum also includes dedicated Heritage Month units โ€” Hispanic Heritage, Black History Month, AAPI Heritage, and Women’s History โ€” all in the same zero-prep facilitator format.

Ready to Bring ChalkWild to Your ELOP Program?

Request a bulk quote, schedule a demo, or ask about bundling ChalkTales with your CreateCalm Kit order. We make it easy.

๐Ÿ“‹ Request a Bulk Quote โ†’ ๐Ÿ“š Explore ChalkTales

โœ‰๏ธ [email protected] ยท Usually responds within 24 hours ยท ๐Ÿ“ Modesto, CA ยท Ships nationwide