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It's very difficult for students to only worry about themselves! I made a lesson to help with this very thing. Some kiddos just don't know any better. Many kiddos don't know the difference between an emergency and a tattle. I ALWAYS want my babes to know that their voices and feelings are heard. I try to ask them in a kind way if it's an emergency or a tattle. I never want to shoo them away. I like the idea of a tattling turtle or the tattling monster. I've never done it before, but do you think I should add it into my classroom???
Here's what I have for you:
Pocket chart sorting activity:
The fight chant:
How do you deal with tattling in your classroom or at home?
Clipart and/or fonts used by permission from DJ Inkers
41 comments:
I have a HUGE frog that sits in my classroom, I call him the Tattle Frog. The children can tell him all of their tattles!
Jennifer
kinderpond
This is awesome! I came across a book over the summer (thank you Pinterest!) called "Don't Squeal Unless it's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales." SUPER cute and really helped open the discussion with my first graders this week! Your activities would be a great extension to the book!
@Anonymous- That book is included in my "book list" inside of this lesson. Maybe I'll fix my post to include that book at the top! THANKS!!
This is AWESOME!! I had sooo many kids last year that tattled, it was RIDONKULOUS! I am sooo using this next week! Thanks a million! You are the BOMB!
Kerri B
teacherbitsandbobs.blogspot.com
This is just too stinkin' cute!
Amanda
Third Grade Meanderings
i LOVE this! thanks, i will be using this in my class next week. thank you, thank you!! :)
In my classroom I have a picture of the principal on a door. The students can tell Mrs. A by putting a post-it note on her picture.
I use the Barbara Colorosso technique - is it telling or tattling? If it gets you or some one else out of trouble or danger it is a tell and I need to hear it. If it gets someone into trouble it is a tattle and I don't need to hear it. If it is a little of both I need to hear it. I have interrupted them and asked them to think about their answer if it starts to be a tattle. They soon realize the difference.
There is a great book I used called, A Bad Case Of Tattle Tale Tongue...by Julia Cook.
I read it to my second graders and they loved it!
This is a great idea! I don't have too much tattling in my class, but I still think students should know the difference between tattling and telling.
Thanks for sharing your tattling freebies! It will go great with my lesson using the book A Bad Case of the Tattle Tongue! I posted a free poster on my blog based on the book to remind students what to do if you want it.
Krissy
Mrs.Miner’s Monkey Business
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Kathy
First Grade a la Carte
Very cute idea! I especially love the poem. I haven't had too many problems with tattling in fifth grade, but when I taught primary I had a Problem Solving Portfolio where the students would fill in a form when they wanted to tattle.
One of the teachers I used to work with, took a photo of herself and enlarged it. She put it on the wall. When tattling would occur, she would say, "I don't have time for tattles...go tell the other teacher." They would go to the photo and tell the photo instead. I watched kids do this over and over until they got the hang of what the difference was between a tattle and a tell!
Thanks! Plan to use this STAT!
Great Freebie!
LOVE this idea! Super cute!! That tattle chant is darling! I'll definitely be using that this week!! Thanks!!
Cara :)
The First Grade Parade
Love this! Thanks for sharing. I need a little help with working on tattling with my kiddos.
love it! thanks for sharing1
Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I will be using this tomorrow! Rambling About Reading
I have a blow up turtle that I got from the Target dollar section and a Notebook that I labeled the "tattle turtle Notebook." I haven't started using it yet just because we are still working on basic procedures, etc. But I think I'll introduce it next week.
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I talk to my kiddos about "tattles" and "tells". A tattle is when someone is hurt (physical or little feelings). A tell is when you are wanting that person to be in trouble for doing something and nobody is hurt. Some years kids have a harder time with the tattling and that's when I introduce the tattle journal. I will tell them to go write it in the tattle journal (it has to be written like a friendly letter muhahahahaha) and I will read it at the end of the day. Some of the entries are HILARIOUS. I do make sure I talk to the kids every once in awhile about things that are in the journal so they know that I am reading it :)
Ericka
What a great idea! I hate tattling so we taught the kids conflict resolution skills. When they came to me about what so-and-so did to them and I say "did you talk to them?" they give me a blank look. I will definitly use this. Thanks.
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LOVE this! Perfect for my second week of school. Thanks! :)
Janae
The Sharpened Pencil
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I thought I would add what I would do in place of the 'Tattling' materials.
I would think that children would do better with a Resolution Chart, laying out the simplistic steps in solving a problem. Step One: Talk to the other person about the problem. Step Two: Listen to their side. Step Three:...
Using this model we don't put a value on their thoughts and feelings. They are taught a constructive way to deal with the things THEY feel are issues.
And if all else fails they always know that a caring teacher such as yourself can assist.
Just my thoughts :)
Perfect timing! Today was filled with tattles, so I'm doing this tomorrow. Already made my copies and all :o) Thanks!
-Rachel
Edlink123.blogspot.com
This is awesome! When I clicked the link to download, it wasn't working. Is there any way you can email the file to me!? Pretty please! :)
emilyp524@gmail.com
I am a Kindergarten teacher and I also have an amazing solution to tattles! It is called the problem square. I use tape to draw a square on the floor with an X through the middle forming 4 triangles. When a student has a problem with another child they go to the problem square to solve it, not me!
Directions for the Problem Square (written for the class):
1. Tell your friend "we need to go to the problem square."
2. Take turns sharing what the problem was.
3. Come up with a solution or "fix."
4. Agree on the solution and shake hands.
I can't even tell you how amazing it is to see a group of Kindergarteners discussing their problems, taking turns, and coming up with their own solution with out me! I promise that with a lot of modeling this will change your tattling.
Live your ideas. You're right, we really do need to explicitly teach how to handle situations with friends.
Allison
awholebrainteacher.blogspot.com
Hey Rachelle!
Love your "Tattling" lesson. We need it for sure!
Thanks for all of the great stuff!
-Lory
funforfirst.blogspot.com
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-Lory
Fun for First
Rachelle,
Thanks so much! We have talked about tattling plenty already this year but the class I have needs a little more time to grasp the difference between "tattling and telling" your activities are perfect.
Alison
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Thanks for the freebie! Love it!
A more interactive way as well as better for younger kids to use, instead of trying to write things down, is www.TheTattleTurtle.com It lets kids get their tattles out and also lets parents monitor them to hear if it is something they need to deal with.
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