Every classroom deserves a calm corner.
We donate Calming Pals and Slumber Pals to classrooms, school counselors and children’s programs across the US — applied for by teachers, completely free, shipping included.
Apply for your classroomUpdated with every shipment · counting since August 2026
How it works
Apply
Fill out the short form below — it takes about two minutes. Teachers, school counselors, admins and children’s nonprofits are all welcome.
We review
We read every application and reply within 7 business days. Public schools, Title I schools and counselor offices get priority.
We ship, you share
Your pals arrive free of charge. Tag us on Instagram or TikTok with #PalItForward, or send us your photos and videos — we may feature them on our social media and right here on this page.
What we donate
Calming Pal Mini
A soothing sound & mindfulness companion with gentle nature sounds and soft light — made for calming corners and reset moments.
Slumber Pal Mini
A mini, portable night light that makes nap time, quiet time and wind-down routines feel safe and cozy.
Why these two? Pal It Forward is just getting started, and Calming Pal and Slumber Pal are our pilot pair — picked for the two moments teachers tell us matter most: reset time and rest time. As the program grows, more of the Pal family will join.
The photo wall starts here
The first classrooms received their pals in August — and this wall is where their stories will live. Tag us on Instagram or TikTok, or send us your photo or video, and we may feature it on our social media and this page.
Sharing is always optional, and photos never need to show students’ faces.
#PalItForward
Questions, answered
Is it really free?
Yes — the pals and the shipping are both on us. There’s no purchase, code or catch involved.
Who can apply?
Teachers, school counselors and administrators at US schools (contiguous 48 states), plus nonprofits that work with children. We verify applications through your school or organization email.
How many pals can we request?
Up to 10 per school per school year. If several teachers at one school apply, we’ll combine the requests into one shipment.
How long does it take?
We reply to every application within 7 business days, and donations ship in weekly batches — most classrooms receive their pals within 2–3 weeks of applying.
Can we apply again next year?
Absolutely. Classrooms that share photos or stories get priority in the next round — it’s how we keep the wall (and the program) growing.
Do photos need to show students?
No — and we’d rather they didn’t. Photos of the pals in your calming corner or reading nook are perfect. Always follow your school’s media policy.
Pal It Forward is part of TPC Impact, The Pal Company’s giving program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and subject to availability.
Apply for your classroom
Takes about two minutes — just use your school email, it’s how we verify applications.