A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue, written by Julia Cook (one of my favorite authors), is about a boy named Josh who can't stop tattling. He tattled so much, nobody want to play with him at recess or sit with him at lunch. He even tattled on the dog. One day, his mom warns him that if he tattles too much, he will get a bad case of the Tattle Tongue. This story teaches four rules to help students decide if something is "tattling" and getting someone in trouble and "reporting" or "warning" someone if someone is in danger.
"Tattle Rules"
- Be a Danger Ranger- If a person or animal is in danger, you must warn someone! (Just like Kelso says!)
- Be a Problem Solver- If the problem involves you, take charge and try hard to solve it first. (Sounds like a small problem...which of Kelso's choices will you use?)
- Now or Later- Is the problem a "NOW" problem or a "NOT NOW" problem? Can your problem be solved at a later time?
- M.Y.O.B. (Mind Your Own Beeswax!)- If the problem is not dangerous and it does not involve you...DO NOT TATTLE!
Students had fun coloring their own version of a Tattle Tongue and deciding if something was tattling or a warning.
Lesson from "That's My Story Too! Lessons and Activities for 52 Counselor-Recommended Children's Books
