ChalkWild

05/02/2026

ACSA Region 7 Spring Conference in South Lake Tahoe. It feels more like Spring. The weather is perfect. No snow. We have had many splendid conversations with educators today. We hope to have more conversation about how ChalkWild programs can foster more student’s success tomorrow.

04/08/2026

Turning “Big Feelings” into Big Art. 🎨✨

Meet Bella. Like many 7-year-olds, navigating the daily stressors of school and busy schedules can be overwhelming. As parents, we’re always looking for ways to help our little ones process their world without the need for a screen.

Enter: The Chalk Wild Backpack. 🎒
Whether she’s in the backseat of a car or on the sidelines of a game, Bella has a portable sanctuary. It’s more than just a place to store books—it’s a canvas for her imagination to run wild and her stress to fade away.

Watch how Bella’s mom uses this simple, creative outlet to foster confidence and calm in her daughter’s life.

Give your child a canvas they can take anywhere. Click the link in our bio to shop the collection! 🔗

04/03/2026

Pure Joy on Stage!🎤

There is nothing quite like the magic of live performance, but last week’s The Shining Stars Project show was on a whole different level. The energy, the smiles, and the joy on display were absolutely off the charts!

Sometimes, the most rewarding partnerships come from the most unexpected circumstances. Working with the Shining Stars team has been a a true joy. Seeing these incredible kids find their voice and express themselves artistically reminds us all why community support matters so much.

Every child deserves outlets for their creativity and a stage where they can truly shine. Thank you, Shining Stars, for letting us be a part of your journey!

03/27/2026

Most kids don’t hate reading. They hate reading books that weren’t made for them.
The research is clear:
∙ Identity mirrors motivation (Bishop, 1990)
∙ Involvement drives intrinsic motivation (Schiefele et al., 2012)
∙ Choice & relevance predict comprehension growth (Wigfield et al., 2016)

That’s the science behind ChalkTales.
Every book stars the student — their name, their face, their interests, their language. The result? Kids voluntarily ask to re-read. Self-efficacy grows. The disengagement cycle breaks early.

And here’s what makes it even more powerful: after every book, students pick up their ChalkWild CreateCalm Kit and draw.

Read. Reflect. Create.

Literacy meets art. Story meets self-expression. The book doesn’t just end on the last page — it becomes something the student makes with their own hands.

This is evidence-based literacy and SEL enrichment, woven into a single experience.
If you work in ELOP, Title I, or expanded learning — this is worth a conversation.

[email protected]

03/10/2026

1 in 3 students in the U.S. struggles with reading engagement by 3rd grade.

The traditional response: more worksheets. More leveled readers. More of what isn't working.

ChalkTales takes a different approach: personalization at the story level.

When a student sees themselves as the protagonist — their name, their interests, their world — reading stops being a task and becomes an experience. Combined with drawing on ChalkWild CreateCalm kit at the end with friends or with parents, it’s super powerful and joyful for kids to build confidence & self-esteem.

Our pilot data shows a 41.3% increase in student self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) across participating students. When kids feel seen, they lean in.

ChalkTales pairs that emotional hook with rigorous Common Core alignment, so you never sacrifice standards for engagement.

For ELOP directors and curriculum coordinators: we'd love to show you what this looks like in a real afterschool block.

03/10/2026

1 in 3 students in the U.S. struggles with reading engagement by 3rd grade.

The traditional response: more worksheets. More leveled readers. More of what isn't working.

ChalkTales takes a different approach: personalization at the story level.

When a student sees themselves as the protagonist — their name, their interests, their world — reading stops being a task and becomes an experience.

ChalkTales pairs that emotional hook with rigorous Common Core alignment, so you never sacrifice standards for engagement.

For ELOP directors and curriculum coordinators: we'd love to show you what this looks like in a real afterschool block.

Email us at [email protected] to schedule a conversation

03/08/2026

3 steps. 1 personalized book. Zero boredom.

1️⃣ Enter your child’s name + grade + favorite interest
2️⃣ ChalkTales generates a custom storybook — they’re the star, the hero
3️⃣ They read it, love it, then draw their favorite scene on their CreateCalm Kit

It’s that simple. And the look on their face when they see themselves in the book!Priceless.

03/08/2026

Say hi to Jax 🦊✨

Jax is ChalkWild's Aura Fox — a skateboarding, storytelling, color-chasing guide who shows kids that creativity has no limits.

When ChalkTales builds your child's book, Jax is there — reminding every kid that their story matters. Their interests matter. THEY matter.

Every ChalkTales adventure ends with a drawing session on the CreateCalm Kit — because the best stories don't end on the last page. They come to life on the canvas. 🎨

03/07/2026

Introducing ChalkTales — AI-powered personalized storybooks for K–6 students.

Here’s the premise: every reluctant reader is reluctant for a reason. Generic stories about generic kids don’t move them.

ChalkTales flips the script. Students become the protagonist. Their interests — soccer, dinosaurs, coding, dance — drive the plot. The reading level matches their grade. Every story is Common Core aligned.

For ELOP coordinators and classroom teachers: ChalkTales integrates into your existing enrichment block. No prep. No tech barrier.

Students finish each session by drawing a scene from their story using the CreateCalm Kit — an erasable canvas that doubles as a social-emotional reflection tool.

We’re actively partnering with ELOP programs across the Central Valley. Let’s connect.

03/01/2026

Worth checking out. 👏

The Shining Stars will be shining on stage once again at our next performance at The Queen Bean! Our Stars will sing their hearts out to some of our favorite classics from past performances on March 31st🎭

So if you're looking to get a midday treat and support a local partner in the arts, why not do so and "espresso" yourself with our Stars by watching a completely free show🎥🐝☕️