Chalking Charm with Donna And Dawn

18/02/2022

My name is Amos.
This is my friend PALMER.
PALMER is a facility dog at Pine Valley Elementary in Wilmington, NC.
Well, she used to be.
Do you know what a facility dog even is?
A facility dog is an expertly trained dog that works alongside a grownup who is employed in a facility.
Dentists have facility dogs.
District attorneys have facility dogs.
Even teachers have facility dogs.
PALMER was a facility dog with little kids not too different than me.
I wonder if any of them had autism, too?
PALMER did an amazing job.
She helped his fifth grade class focus on hard subjects like math and reading.
She actually can read words like sit and down.
A dog reading- I mean, that is awesomesauce.
She taught the kids about self-control.
I mean, do you know how hard it is to turn down a marshmallow?
She even provided a cozy spot to read and help kids like me stay calm when things get hard.
School can be really hard if I’m being totally honest, especially after this whole pandemic thing.
I have my own service dog.
Her name is HONOR and she doesn’t go to school with me because she’s not a facility dog and my mom is her handler.
I love when she visits and so do my friends.
I wish more teachers had facility dogs.
My HONOR dog helps me calm down when I get upset and interrupts behavior when I need redirecting.
Dogs are amazing, especially ones that are trained to be helpers.
Palmer is not at Pine Valley anymore.
Some grownups decided that she wasn’t valuable.
I just don’t get it.
The teacher was on board.
The insurance company was on board.
The moms and dads were on board.
I guess the superintendent just doesn’t value working dogs.
Who knows?
I’m glad dogs are more predictable than grownups who sometimes don’t think about what’s best for kids.
I hope the New Hanover County School Board takes a vote and lets PALMER get back to work.
The kids need her.
Isn’t that what education is all about?
Maybe we need to remind them.
Will you help me spread the word?

Love,
Amos

P.S. HONOR and I will share my marshmallows if you do.

19/04/2019

Lots can be done using our chalk or ink. It’s fun and easy. See more at: https://www.chalkcouture.com/chaulkingcharm

31/12/2018

04/12/2018

More awesome pieces!!! Chalk paint decor is so much fun. Plan a “Make and Take” for holiday fun.

27/11/2018

Watch how easy and fun.

21/11/2018

Got our new products in and can’t wait to have the next “Make and Take” party.

If you’re looking for something to do with ‘your girls’ have a Chalk Couture paint party. 🤗 Also makes great Christmas gifts. Www.chalkcouture.com/chaulkingcharm.com

I can also tell you how to become a designer yourself.

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15/11/2018

Just some of the awesome diy projects being made with chalk couture products I am loving so much.

Had a wonderful time at our make and take party the other night at Ms Anna’s beautiful home she so graciously shared with us. We created some really cute pieces.

If you’re interested in having your own “Make & Take” chalk paint party let me know. It’s so much fun to get together with friends and create something.

If you’re not into parties you can also order your own products and do it on you own just ask me how.

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06/11/2018

Come paint with us!
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03/11/2018

We are so excited to be part of the Chalk Couture family. We are also so excited to be able to share and introduce our friends to Chalkology. This is a chalk paste and ink that is so easy to work with, silk screen transfers and all accessories you’ll need to make awesome diy projects for you home, for all seasons, for gifts and anything else you can think of. Like our page as we work to learn all we can and share the fun with you.