

I added colored paper behind the label before I glued it on. It was quick and simple to make, just a little Mod Podge and ribbon.
#Tattletale tongue for free#
They write the sweetest notes, too.Ĭlick on the picture to download the labels for free from my TPT store. It TRANSFORMS the tattling into a POSITIVE action. My favorite “twist” on this is to instruct students to “tattle” when they catch someone doing something good. It really helps the students feel that they are important and their ideas are valued. I use a tattle jar when I have some students who are constantly tattling over non-emergency events. Try a few of these tricks I’ve saved under my belt. Tattling is a way of reaching out and asking for help. They have limited problem solving skills. They are calling out students who misbehave in order to redirect positive encouragement back to them.Ĥ. Some kids are just nosy and need information.ģ. Sometimes they just need a voice to he heard.Ģ. Do they have a valid reason? Students may have real concerns about the behavior of others and how it effects them. So how do you deal with bossy tattle tales in your classrooms? I think it is important to understand some basic framework of tattling which, in turn, helps us curb the problem.ġ. They will be the first to call someone out when doing wrong. They just want to be helpful, right?Īnd then there are a few who have a bit more leadership potential, the bosses. For the most part, tattle tales are really trying to do well by the group. The angelic little ne’er-do-wells who are so deeply concerned with reporting the mishaps of everyone else instead of taking care of themselves.
