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Lesson: Tattle Trouble
30 Minute Session
Learning Objectives
Identify the difference between tattling (to get someone in trouble) and reporting (to keep someone safe).
Practice the "Bug and a Wish" strategy for small problems.
Know when to ask a grown-up for help immediately.
Materials Needed
"Tattle Trouble" Slides
Sorting Cards (Digital/Print)
"Bug & Wish" Handouts
Pacing & Flow
0-5m
Hook: The Tale of Two Problems
Use the slides to introduce Tattle (The Turtle) and Report (The Rescue Dog). Explain that one wants to hurt (get someone in trouble) and one wants to help (keep someone safe).
5-15m
The "Is It Safe?" Test
Interactive sorting. Ask students: "Is anyone hurt? Is anyone in danger?" If yes -> REPORT. If no -> Is it just annoying? -> TATTLE (Solve it yourself!).
Key Script: "Tattling is when you try to get someone IN trouble. Reporting is when you try to get someone OUT of trouble."
15-25m
Toolbox: Bug and a Wish
Teach the formula: "It Bugs me when you [behavior], and I Wish you would [positive behavior]." Role-play with a puppet or a student volunteer.
25-30m
Closing & Handout
Distribute the "Problem Solver" cards. Remind them: "You are the boss of your own small problems!"
Role Play Scenarios
Scenario 1: The Crayon Thief
"Someone took my favorite red crayon without asking!"
Action: Bug and a Wish
Scenario 2: The Playground Fall
"Timmy fell off the slide and is crying really hard."
Action: REPORT IMMEDIATELY
Scenario 3: The Line Jumper
"Sarah cut in front of me in the lunch line!"
Action: Ignore or "Stop please"
Scenario 4: The Secret Danger
"Someone brought something from home that looks like a knife."
Action: REPORT IMMEDIATELY
Reporting Heroes Worksheet Reporting Heroes
Kindergarten Problem Solving
Name:
Date:
Circle REPORT if unsafe. Circle TATTLE if you can solve it.
🩹
Hurt
Tattle
Report
😝
Teasing
Tattle
Report
🖍️
Crayon
Tattle
Report
🔥
Danger
Tattle
Report
My Bug and a Wish
Draw what you can say when someone bugs you:
It Bugs me when:
I Wish you would:
Tattle Trouble Slides Tattle Trouble
Are you a Reporter or a Tattler?
TALK IT OUT
STAY SAFE
Meet the Team
🐢
Tattle Turtle
Wants to get someone IN trouble for a small thing.
"Teacher! He used the wrong color!"
🐕
Report Rescue
Wants to get someone OUT of trouble or keep them safe.
"Teacher! Someone is hurt on the swings!"
The Big Question:
Is it SAFE?
If someone is hurt, scared, or in danger... REPORT!
Hurt Body
Danger
Small Problem Fixers
Try these before you tattle!
🐜
Bug & Wish
Use your brave voice to talk it out.
🙈
Ignore It
Deep breath. Look away. Stay cool.
🚶
Walk Away
Go find a new happy spot to play!
The Magic Words
🐜
"It Bugs me when..."
✨
"I Wish you would..."
Let's try it together!
Hero Challenge!
Someone is cutting in front of you in the water line.
Tattle?
"Teacher! Sarah cut me!"
Solve it?
"It bugs me when you cut. I wish you would go to the back."
⭐
Be a Problem Solving Hero!
⭐
Problem Solver Cards Problem Solver
🐜
Bug & Wish
"I have the power to talk it out!"
Step 1: Use your words
What to Say
"It Bugs me when..."
"I Wish you would..."
The Safe Test
🛡️
Is It Safe?
Ask yourself before you go...
Step 2: Think it through
When to Report
Someone is hurt.
Someone is in danger.
Someone is scared.
IF YES -> TELL A GROWN-UP FAST!
Teacher Tip: Cut these cards out and tape them to student desks or put them on a key ring in the Peace Corner!