The Four Tattle Rules
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What is rule #1 of the Tattle Rules?
Be a Danger Ranger!
You see a student fall and get hurt on the playground. Should you tell an adult?
Yes! Someone may need help.
Someone takes the pencil you were using. What could you say before asking the teacher for help?
"I was using that. Can I please have it back?"
You have a question about tomorrow's field trip. Does your teacher need to answer it right now during reading time?
No. It can wait until later.
You see another student using a blue crayon instead of a red one. Should you tell the teacher?
No. MYOB!
What should you do if someone is in danger?
Tell an adult right away.
A student is climbing on top of the bathroom stalls. Should you tell an adult?
Yes! Someone could get hurt.
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Someone cuts in front of you in line. What could you do first?
Politely ask them to go back to their spot
Your pencil breaks during a lesson, but you have another pencil. Is this a NOW or LATER problem?
Later. Use your extra pencil.
Your classmate is reading a different book than you. Should you tell the teacher?
No. MYOB!
What does it mean to be a Problem Solver?
Try to solve a problem that involves you first.
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You see a student running with scissors. Is this tattling or reporting danger?
Reporting danger.
Your classmate keeps talking to you while you're working. What could you say?
"Please stop. I'm trying to work."
You feel sick and think you're going to throw up. Is this a NOW or LATER problem?
NOW! Tell an adult.
Another student is talking when they're supposed to be quiet, but it isn't bothering you. Should you interrupt the teacher to tell?
No. Focus on yourself. MYOB!
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What does "Now or Later" mean?
Decide if the problem needs help right now or can wait.
A student is being pushed and hurt by another student. What should you do?
Tell an adult right away.
Someone won't share the markers at your table. What could you try?
Ask to take turns or make a sharing plan.
You want to tell your teacher that someone wasn't sharing at recess yesterday. Is this a NOW or LATER problem?
Usually later, unless someone is being hurt or needs help.
You see a student drawing on the bathroom wall. Should you ignore it or let an adult know?
Let an adult know at an appropriate time because school property is being damaged.
What does M.Y.O.B. stand for?
Mind Your Own Beeswax! (Mind Your Own Business.)
Your friend tells you not to tell anyone that another student is hurting them. Should you keep the secret?
No. Tell a trusted adult so your friend can get help.
You politely ask someone to stop bothering you, but they keep doing it. What should you do next?
Ask an adult for help.
Your classmate keeps bothering you during a lesson, but you've already asked them to stop. Should you wait until tomorrow to get help?
No. Ask your teacher for help now or at the next appropriate moment.
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Two students are arguing on the playground. Nobody is getting hurt, but one student looks very upset. What could you do?
Check if they need help. Tell an adult if someone feels unsafe, is being bullied, or needs support.