Weve told him not to tattle, unless theres a safety. Miles mchale, tattletale read along aloud story audio book. How does this resource excite and engage childrens learning. Teaching kids the difference between tattling versus reporting. I dont understand why its bad to tell adults when someone is doing something they arent supposed to be doing, especially when many rules are safetyrelated. A report is when someone is hurting or may be hurt and youre trying to help them a. Social skills activities to teach kids with autism who have these problems tattling and correcting and children with aspergers if you work with children on the autism spectrum, then you are aware of their motivation to order their social world by applying and imposing rules. For example, if your child is being rushed at the water fountain, he can say, its my turn to the child who is being impatient. Kids will learn the difference and alternative ways of handling a situation instead of running to a teacher or other adult. As tattlingtelling situations arise, talk through the moment with your child and help him or her figure out ways to approach a similar situation in the future.
Thank you, konni jo, for giving teachers and parents an excellent tool to teach the difference between tattling and telling. Tattle monsters are created using tissue boxes, egg cartons for the eyeballs, and construction paper. Many teachers are unsure as to what to do about tattling. Preschool and elementary teachers might want to consider starting off the year reading these books to the classrooms to help their students understand the difference between tattling and telling when something is really important. Telling to be helpful feels different inside than tattling does. Dec 03, 2012 dont squeal unless its a big deal by jeanie franz ransom illustrated by jackie urbanovic. Something all teachers have to go over at one point or another is tattling versus telling. Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. Jan 03, 2015 a tattle is when youre upset at someone and are trying to get them into trouble. With stepbystep plans that include connections to reading and writing, this lowprep lesson is sure to be a winner with your students. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the.
Mar 21, 2011 since i currently teach fourth grade tattling versus telling is a huge topic for me. When were telling, we usually feel like theres a problem we cant solve, and we want things to be better or to feel better. I know of teachers who have put a stuffed animal in the corner of their room so if a child has a tattle they can tell the stuffed animal. Helping kids learn the difference between tattling and telling by julia cook, dont squeal unless. It has short vignettes dealing with situations at home, school and the community that encourages the. Sep 12, 2009 i think one of the most annoying things elementaryaged students do is complain about each other. Telling on someone has developed such a negative connotation that it is hard to help children understand the difference between tattling and telling. The activities below can be used to help students truly.
Tattling is telling or complaining about the actions of a person or group. Well, today we are going to talk about the difference between tattling and asking an adult for help. By this age, kids often have a better sense of what is tattling telling on someone to get them into trouble versus reporting telling about something to help someone keep out of trouble. This packet includes lesson plans, anchor charts to print out great to take and get made into posters, a writing activity, and a sorting activity for students to complete. Telling can be defined as an act to protect oneself or others. Great book to teach the difference between tattling and informing i. Reporting posters in 3 different chevron color schemes. Adults often encourage kids to tell when they are being bullied or when they see others being bullied. What can you tell me about the rules at school that help to keep students safe.
Tattle definition is to tell secrets about what someone else has done. This is a developmental issue, and theres no quickfix. For example, if a classmate is talking when hes not supposed to, thats an issue for the teacher to handle. If youve ever done that, you may have been called a tattletale by the person you told on. Tattle definition of tattle by the free dictionary. As it turns out my teacher friends tell me that this is a school initiative as well, so we are getting a head start. The counselor says, have you ever heard someone say, dont tattle. But, children should know that when in doubt, let an adult know. This summer i am on a mission to teach my kids the difference between telling me something versus tattling on someone. To reveal the plans or activities of another, especially ones that are secret or improper. Oct 30, 2014 tattling is second nature to my 4andahalfyearold right now.
Is this something you would tell on or is that tattling. Children often go to an adult to solve their problems rather than try to work their troubles out themselves. On the other hand, you want your kids to know that if. See more ideas about school counseling, tattling vs reporting and school counselor. Little miss tattletale is a favorite among my daycare kids and my own kids alike.
Click to read other posts in the counselors corner. Because the concept of telling versus tattling can be a hard one, giving your kids tools to help them learn and understand the difference is important. But will the tattle battle help miles learn the difference between tattling and telling. Find out how this veteran teacher uses anchor charts, books, a free download, and other strategies to help deal with tattling in her elementary classroom. Subscribe to my channel for new stories all the time. Follow along to find out what happens when a story gets heard wrong and repeated. Children will be able to determine if something is a tattle or a report. Apr 06, 2017 little miss tattletale is a favorite among my daycare kids and my own kids alike. Why is being a tattletale, tattling, or telling so wrong. Tattling or telling worksheet worksheet teacher made. From the 2 year olds, to the 10 year old, this book is requested daily. Not only do young children get confused about things they should tell about but also do adults. Especially in the primary grades, students may tattletell dozens of times each dayand many of those instances occur during instruction, interrupting the flow of the lesson and interfering with learning. We read a lot of books in our house, so when im trying to teach my kids a particular concept, i look for books that will help me reinforce it.
Jun 07, 2016 but, children should know that when in doubt, let an adult know. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. The monsters eat the tattles so that students can feel heard the teacher may read after school. Kids are reluctant to tell adults because they dont want to be called a tattle tale. Tattling is second nature to my 4andahalfyearold right now. Print this chart we also did some role playing and talking through different situations to help them understand telling versus tattling. You can tell your children its not okay to tattle, but the only way for them to truly get the message is to back that up with action.
If you teach your students the difference between these two, youll drastically cut down on the meaningless tattles while still getting important. This simple lesson is designed to teach students your expectations and help see the differences between tattling vs. Why older kids tattle tattling is less common in middle school and high school age children, says dr. I rediscovered another great series of books from when i was a child. To reveal something about someone to another, as through gossiping. Will a bad case of tattle tongue help him learn the difference between tattling and telling. You can tame tattlingand communicate the importance of tellingby teaching children the difference between tattling and telling. Book, the tattle tail tale, by tandy braid, coloring sheet available upon request of email, two chairs, questions regarding reading, signs with. I think one of the most annoying things elementaryaged students do is complain about each other.
Lets talk about tattling a book for children youtube. Mcneals class of 19 students also has 19 tattletales. Once children understand the nuance of tattling versus telling, there will still be tattlers in the room its inevitable. A bad case of tattle tongue, by julia cook, is a delightful story about tattling that teachers can use to teach an important lesson. Tattling is a problem faced by parents and teachers alike, with children kindergarten age and beyond. May 03, 2016 by allison wedell schumacher whether youre a classroom teacher or a parent running a play group, you dont have time or, if youre like me, the patience to listen to tattling. Therefore, tattling is, in a way, a sign that children are maturing, that they know whats right and they want to be sure everyone knows they know. And, although i know this is totally normal for kiddos to do, i realized it may be time to write a blog about teaching kids the difference between tattling versus reporting and implement it at our home home, stat. They are adorable and provide a place for students to tattle without disrupting their education or the education of others.
How to stop tattling with one easy lesson differentiated. A tattle is when youre upset at someone and are trying to get them into trouble. You can then help individual children who tend to tattle, understand the thinking behind telling and tattling. Dragons get colds too dragon book and funny kids books read aloud. A bad case of tattle tongue gives teachers and counselors a humorous, cleverly creative way to address the timeconsuming tattlingrelated issues that often sap classroom energy and thwart teaching opportunities. If you do your best to follow all the rules, it can be difficult to see others break the rulesespecially if they dont get caught and arent punished have you ever felt tempted to tell on someone when they break a rule. Its a great book for lessons on when its important to tell to help others vs. Kids books like a bad case of tattle tongue national center for youth issues by julia cook can help expand the discussion. The difference between telling and tattling is very confusing. This book gives teachers and counselors a humorous, cleverly creative way to address the timeconsuming tattlingrelated issues that often sap classroom energy and thwart teaching opportunities. Our original story books, printed and delivered to your door.
But first, we need to remember the school and classroom safety rules. Use this worksheet to teach students the difference between tattling and telling. When you tattle, youre inserting yourself into a situation that most likely doesnt and shouldnt involve you. First of all, telling is a positive act and should be encouraged. Telling information to others as a way to try to make other people unhappy is hurtful, just like hitting someone or biting someone is hurtful. Whether youre a classroom teacher or a parent running a play group, you dont have time or, if youre like me, the patience to listen to tattling. As jeff stated, viewing telling as something that results in the greater good verses tattling as resulting in personal gain is a great way to make the distinction.
Difference between telling and tattling difference between. Why kids tattle and what to do about it psychology today. Using the book bad case of tattle tongue by julia cook teach students the difference between tattling and telling. Virtually everything else is tattling, and its not okay to tattle.
Parents who battle the tattle at home, on the playground, in the grocery store, or anywhere else can use this book to both. Rainbow fish tattle tale read along aloud story audio book. Dont squeal unless its a big deal by jeanie franz ransom illustrated by jackie urbanovic. There is a difference between tattling and telling. Jun 08, 2006 tattle is a verb, meaning to reveal the plans or ideas of another, or to gossip, so you could say, im gonna tattle on you, which means about the same as im gonna tell on you.
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