Stop tattling

Teach your students to stop tattling with the 5 B's classroom management system.

Is tattling an all too common occurrence in you preschool or in your home? This one, very simple trick that will put a stop to tattling!

I've gathered 5 tried and true methods that will put an end to tattling in your classroom (or at least significantly diminish it) - while empowering young learners with the strategies they need to solve conflicts throughout their lives. Stop struggling with tattling - just click in the link to listen to the full episode! #iloveteaching #teacherfriends

Michelle over at Teach123 wrote a post about children who like to argue. As my comment on her blog seemed to be turning into a mini-blog post, I thought it would be helpful to share how I handle arguing, complaining, and tattling with my students. Children who argue, complain, and tattle can disrupt the classroom and leave you feeling exhausted. It can be tempting to take the child's actions personally. You might ask yourself, 'What am I doing that's causing this?' 'Why do they always want…

Sometimes I'm lecturing talking to my children about how to treat one another and I'm thinking, "Do I need to spell this out for them?" Maybe I do. Maybe an eye-catching, visual reminder will help to reinforce behavior that is desirable. It's as if this free, printable Tattling or Telling Chart is saying, "Here's what to do and what not to do."

In a household which includes children, tattling is a part of life. We tried some traditional methods to have the kids stop tattling. Then we discovered ...

When it comes to true cases of tattling they are often just trying to get someone in trouble. Telling often feels different than tattling; it has a purpose and urgency to it. It often means that someone needs help or there is a safety issue. Check out my blog post for tips on how to stop tattling. tattling vs telling|tattling in the classroom|tattling vs telling activities|tattling vs reporting

This post contains affiliate links for your shopping ease. If you make a purchase using my link, Amazon credits me a very small percentage. But don't worry, it doesn't cost you any extra! One of my favorites books for teaching the difference between tattling and telling is A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. I read this book at the beginning of each school year and throughout the year when my students need a gentle reminder. A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue is about a young boy named Josh who doesn't…

Hi friends! What is it about Kindergarten? Abbey has hit full-blown tattle tale status, and it is making me absolutely CRAZY! I am a fir...