Tattling or Reporting
"He cut in line."
Tattling Reporting
Tattling is when you're upset at someone and are trying to get them into trouble.
Reporting is when someone is hurt or has been hurt, and you're trying to help them.
While walking to my break, I wait in line patiently and do not crowd my friends. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
This is an expected behavior, so we can all stay safe.
Some of your friends went out for ice cream, but you were not invited. Is this bullying or conflict?
This is a conflict. It doesn't feel good to not be invited, but this is a situation that you should talk with your friends and let them know how you're feeling.
Self-talk can be both positive and negative. It is your internal dialogue that reveals your thoughts, beliefs, and ideas.
Is it True or false
True
What do plants need to grow?
Sunlight, water, soil.
"He pushed the block tower on top of me!"
Reporting
You forgot to bring water to school today, so you stood by the front door and cried.
This is an unexpected behavior. The expected behavior is to ask one of the adults for help. This is a small problem.
Moshe and his good friend Tim enjoy creating nicknames for their classmates. They've started calling the new student "Shrimp" because he is much shorter than everyone else. Although the new student has asked them to stop using that nickname, Moshe and Tim believe it's not a big deal. Is this a conflict or bullying?
Bullying. When Moshe and Tim continue to call the new student "shrimp" despite his request for them to stop, it shows a disregard for his feelings and boundaries.
Bullying often involves targeting someone in a way that makes them feel inferior or uncomfortable, especially when the behavior is repeated, and the victim has expressed their distress. In this case, since the new student has asked them to stop and they have ignored his request, it crosses the line into bullying territory. It would be better for Moshe and Tim to respect their friend's wishes and choose a more positive way to interact.
True or False: Positive self-talk makes you feel good about yourself and the things that are going on in your life.
True
What is a baby cow called?
A calf.
During recess, four students—Ethan, Mia, Lucas, and Ava—are playing a game of tag. Ethan notices that Lucas is playing very roughly and has pushed Mia in a way that could hurt her. Mia looks upset, and Ethan feels concerned for her safety. He decides to tell the playground supervisor about Lucas’s behavior. **Question:** Is Ethan’s action tattling or reporting?
Ethan's action is reporting. He is concerned about Mia's safety and is informing the supervisor about rough play that could lead to someone getting hurt. Unlike tattling, which typically involves minor issues or personal conflicts, reporting is focused on preventing harm and ensuring that everyone plays safely.
James calls out the answers to the Jeopardy questions before anyone has a chance to be called on. Is this an expected or unexpected behavior?
This is an unexpected behavior. He should raise his hand and wait to be called on.
________ is a disagreement between two or more people.
Conflict
Is this an example of positive or negative self-talk?
Peter was having a hard time reading his chapter book. He says to himself, "I can't read this book. I am a terrible reader".
Negative self-talk. Peter is saying something unkind about himself, which does not make him feel good.
Q: Who wrote a famous diary while hiding from the Nazis?
A: Anne Frank.
The class is supposed to be working on a computer assignment, but Tony is playing a game on his computer. Sam informs the teacher that Tony is playing games instead of doing math. Is this tattling or reporting?
Tattling. Sam was not trying to stop Tony from getting hurt; he wanted to get Tony in trouble. Taony was doing something inappropriate, but it is the teacher's job to tell him to stop.
Moshe is using a quiet voice while talking to his partner in a library. Is this an expected or unexpected behavior?
This is an expected behavior. He is being respectful of the other people in the room by keeping his voice down.
___________ is hurting someone's body or feelings on purpose because you want them to feel bad.
Bullying
By using self-talk, what kind of feelings can you reduce?
Stress, anxiety, frustration, sad, mad, disappointed
A: 1939.
The teacher is discussing with Moshe the issue of blurting out instead of raising her hand. Moshe responds, "But Jack does that all the time, and he never gets in trouble." Is Moshe reporting or tattling?
Moshe is likely engaging in a form of tattling rather than reporting the incident. He is bringing up someone else's behavior to get them in trouble or to deflect attention from her own actions. Moshe is pointing out Jack's behavior as a way to justify her own action of blurting out, which indicates he might be trying to shift the focus away from his behavior rather than genuinely reporting a concern about Jack's actions.
David's team played in a soccer tournament against his best friend's team. David's team lost. David invited his friend to go out for ice cream to celebrate the friend's winning goal. Is this behavior expected or unexpected?
This behavior is expected. We should celebrate our friends' accomplishments even if we're disappointed.
Mark took the ball that Patrick was playing with during recess because he wanted to play football with his friends. Patrick yelled at Mark to give it back, and they began to argue. Is this conflict or bullying?
This is a conflict because it is a disagreement that can be resolved through compromising, sharing, or playing something different.
You are not happy about your report card grades. Give an example of something positive you can say to yourself.
Answers will vary ("I am going to try my best this marking period", "I am a hard worker", "I tried my best", "I am happy to be in school so I can keep learning and trying my best")
A: Skin. It makes up 1/7th of a person's weight, on average!