What is tattling?
Why might a person tattle?
To get someone in trouble, to control the situation, they haven't tried to solve the issues themselves, it's not their business
Report to an adult when someone is in _ _ _ _ _ _.
Danger
Nelly notices Eric doodling all over his math homework. Would telling the teacher be tattling, or reporting? Why?
Tattling. It is not Nelly's business, there is no danger, and it is not an immediate problem.
What is one coping skill you can use to relax?
Take deep breaths
Color or make art
Go for a walk
Listen to music
Read
How might a person who has been tattled on feel?
Called out, embarrassed, angry, annoyed
Why is it important to report to an adult?
Someone could be in danger, you need help from an adult to solve the problem, the problem might need an immediate solution, it involves you and one of the above, or someone is in danger
Sharon is in line when Ruby pushes her out of the way to take her place. Sharon is tearful and her knee is scratched from her fall. The teacher is out of the room, and Aaron notices. Would informing the teacher be tattling or reporting?
Reporting, Sharon is hurt. The teacher was not in the room to see the event take place, and Sharon may need to medical attention.
What do you call a nosy pepper?
Jalapeño business!
Why is tattling a problem?
How do you know if you're reporting?
Someone is in danger
The problem is not one a kid can solve on their own
The problem needs an immediate solution
It involves you and one of the situations above, or someone is in danger
Anthony is not following directions during computer time in class and is playing a game. The teacher is walking around the room, and will notice what he is up to. Arthur notices that Anthony is not following instructions, and informs the teacher. Did Arthur tattle or report?
Tattle. The teacher is in the room and monitoring the class, and no one was in danger. It is not Arthurs job to monitor the class.
An affirmation is positive thing we tell ourselves to feel and do better.
What is one positive thing you can say to yourself every day?
I am strong and gentle.
I am smart and can get help when I need it.
I can do hard things, and I have people who support me.
How do you tell if you're tattling?
There is no danger
It is an issue you can solve on your own
It is not immediately important
It’s not your business
Report to an adult if the problem needs solved
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Howard threatens to kick Alice if she joins in their soccer game. Alice tries to reason with him, however, Howard continues to make threats and seems aggressive. Alice lets the teacher know that she has been threatened. Did she tattle or report? Why?
Report. Alice tried to solve the problem first, she believes that Howard would follow through on his threat.
What do you call a stack of kitties?
A meow-tain
What can you do instead of tattling?
Try to solve the problem on your own, wait to see if it can be solved later, mind your own business
What should you do first to avoid tattling?
Try to be a Problem Solver, decide if it's a Now, or Later problem
Sasha is at lunch when is milk is spilled all over the table and Sasha's clothes. Sasha and Lucy start to mop it up with their napkins, however, there is a lot of milk! After pitching in, Miley calls the teacher over for help. Is this tattling or reporting?
Reporting, Sasha, Lucy and Milly tried to solve the problem on their own, but there was too much milk to be handled with napkins, and Sasha needs a dry shirt. This was a "now problem" as the milk spread.
Who are safe adults you can talk to or ask for help?
Examples: Parents, teachers, aunts/uncles, counselor, principal, school nurse.