Reporting vs. Tattling 1
"Bob keeps making a face at me."
Is this an example of tattling or reporting?
Reporting- Bob isn't causing a safety issue and you could try to handle this on your own.
You are outside at recess, and Sally cut in front of you to get one the swings. Would this be tattling or reporting?
This would be TATTLING because Sally didn't cause a safety issue, and you could try to solve the problem on your own.
You are outside at recess, and Sally cut in front of you to get one the swings. What could you do?
You could:
Say: "Sally it wasn't your turn yet, I was next in line."
Say: "Sally, the line actually started behind me."
Walk away and play something else because you know that you can't control what Sally does, and you don't want to let her control your mood at recess.
#1 Be a Danger -
Ranger
What was the Name of the Boy in the story who had a problem with tattling?
Josh
"Charlotte is whispering in line."
Is this an example of tattling or reporting?
Reporting - This is not a safety issue and you can't control what Charlotte does.
You are outside at recess and you notice that a friend is running towards the road. Would this be tattling or reporting?
This would be reporting because your friend could be in danger running towards the road.
You are outside at recess and you notice that a friend is running towards the road. What could you do?
Since this is a safety issue, you should immediately tell an adult (in this situation, a recess aide.)
#2 - Be a problem
Solver
What colour of spots will spout on your tongue if you tattle?
Purple
"Abigail pushed me at recess and I fell down and hurt my knee, I think I need ice."
Is this an example of tattling or telling?
Reporting - Danger Ranger
You are at lunch, and purposefully someone trips you and makes you drop your lunch on the floor. Would this be tattling or reporting?
This would be reporting because they purposefully tried to trip you and make you fall which is a safety concern/bullying.
You are at lunch, and someone trips you and makes you drop your lunch on the floor. What could you do?
You should immediately go to an adult and tell them what happened.
#3 Now or
Later
Are you allowed to slide on the ice hill on the playground?
NO
"Billie stole my pencil."
Is this an example of tattling or reporting?
TATTLING - There is no safety issue here and you haven't tried to solve the problem on your own first.
You are working on a project as a group, and one of the people in your group won't share the glue stick. Is this telling or reporting?
This would be TATTLING because no one is in danger, and while it is annoying, you could solve this problem on your own.
You are working on a project as a group, and one of the people in your group won't share the glue stick. What could you do?
You could:
- Ask for the glue stick nicely, and if they say no, don't get into an argument about it.
- Instead of telling on the person, ask your teacher if she has an extra glue stick you could borrow.
- Ask someone else in your group if they have a glue stick for you to borrow.
- Ask the person to glue what you need to be glued.
#4 Mind ...
your own beeswax
What is the name of the teacher who is actually the Tattle Prince?
Mr. Cool
"Brandon keeps calling me names over and over and he won't stop even though I have asked him to stop." Is this an example of tattling or reporting?
Reporting - Danger Ranger
Marie keeps calling your friend names, but your friend hasn't said anything back to her yet. Would this be tattling or reporting?
At this point, it would be TATTLING because no one has tried to stand up to Marie and attempt to solve the problem.
Marie keeps calling your friend names, but your friend hasn't said anything back to her yet. What could you do?
BONUS - What can you say to someone being mean like Marie? Is this Bullying or not?
You could:
- Encourage your friend to stand up to Marie.
- Help your friend come up with phrases that she could say to stand up for herself.
- If you hear Marie say something mean to your friend, stand up to your friend.
BONUS - It is not yet bullying, but if it continued after someone tried to stand up to Marie then it would be bullying. Things that you can say to bullies: "I guess you were trying to be funny but it wasn't.", "Ha-Ha, that was hilarious Marie (sarcastic).", "Marie, you know that was a really mean thing to say, right?"
Which is Mrs. Rott's favorite?
MYOB
What should you do if you see a student sliding on the ice hill?
Be a DANGER-RANGER - ask them to stop, find a supervisor if they don't.