Identify
Lily notices Alex is throwing rocks at people during recess. She goes to tell the lunch aide. Is this TATTLING or TELLING?
TELLING, because we want to keep people safe.
Somebody cut you on the lunch line. Is this a SMALL, MEDIUM, or BIG problem?
SMALL. You can use your words to tell them it is not nice to cut people in line.
Sam interrupts his teacher during a lesson to tell her that Sarah stuck her tongue out at him. Is this TATTLING or TELLING?
TATTLING. Sam is trying to get Sarah in trouble. Sam can use kind words to tell Sarah to please stop.
You see people pushing each other on the playground. Is this a SMALL, MEDIUM, or BIG problem?
BIG. People might get hurt. You tell an adult so they can get help.
Andrew is leaning back in his chair, and falls and hits his head. Bella raises her hand to tell the teacher what happened. Is this TATTLING or TELLING?
TELLING. Bella saw Andrew get hurt, and is trying to make sure he is safe.
You fell and got hurt in gym. Is this a SMALL, MEDIUM, or BIG problem?
MEDIUM. You need some help from an adult. You might need to go to the nurse.
Amanda is ripping up their paper into tiny pieces. Brian goes to the teacher to tell her what Amanda is doing.
Is this TATTLING or TELLING?
TATTLING. Brian is trying to get Amanda in trouble. Brian can ignore Amanda and focus on his work.
SMALL. You can use kind words to ask them to please get out of your bubble.