I Pledge to Protect Childhood!

Join us in reaffirming our reason for the work that we do! Children are our future and the only way to create a better tomorrow is to protect childhood!

I pledge to protect childhood.

I pledge to say no to developmentally inappropriate assessments.

I pledge to say no to excessive screen time.

I pledge to say no to excessive, rigorous academic instruction.

I demand free play as the curriculum for all children.

I demand natural authentic assessments conducted by classroom teachers.

I demand opportunities for all children to explore nature and create with their imagination.

I pledge to protect childhood.


As we gather pledge signers throughout 2018, this letter will be delivered to different legislators and policy makers in every state.



Form by
Melissa Tomlinson
Stoughton, New Jersey