Teachers - Support Pennsylvania's Promise for Children

As a teacher, you know that young children that receive a quality early learning experience come to school ready to learn and are more like to do better in school; are less likely to repeat a grade or require special education services; are more likely to graduate high school and attend college; have higher earnings; and are more productive citizens.  

Here are some ways that you can support Pennsylvania's Promise for Children:

1. Sign our declaration to support Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children.
2. Provide information for the parents in your classroom about quality early learning. 
3. Become a public voice for early learning.

Provide information for the parents in your classroom about quality early learning

The children you teach may have younger siblings at home, and their parents could benefit from your expertise and help.

You may order free copies of Kindergarten Here I Come! Activity Guide for parents of three and four year olds to get them ready academically and emotionally for kindergarten. The activities are based on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards. You can download a copy online or request a hard copy for you and your friends! 

You can also request free copies of our PA Promise parent materials such as

• "Help Young Children Learn/Choosing an Early Learning Program for Your Child" bookmark
• "My child is learning from birth? You bet! Quality early learning opportunities for your child" brochure

You can contact your county Community Engagement Group for copies or email papromise@berksiu.org with your mailing address and the quantities you would like.

Become a public voice for early learning

By sharing your own experiences with children and how you believe quality early learning opportunities prepare a child for success in school and in life, you provide an important perspective to our decision makers, our legislators and community leaders.

• Write a letter to your legislators.
• Write a letter to the editor. Check your local newspaper for letter to the editor requirements.
• Join your Early Childhood Community Engagement Group. The community engagement group in your county plans events and activities to help spread the word about the value of quality early learning.