Lesson Plan
Tattle Talk
Students will learn to distinguish tattling from responsible telling, understand why tattling can harm classroom harmony, and practice using telling skills to resolve issues independently.
Develops social-emotional skills, fosters a respectful classroom community, reduces unnecessary disruptions, and empowers students to handle conflicts responsibly.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closure
7 minutes
Lesson Plan
Tattle vs Tell Plan
Students will learn to distinguish tattling (reporting to get someone in trouble) from telling (sharing information to keep others safe) and practice making responsible choices through interactive scenarios.
This lesson builds social-emotional skills by empowering students to resolve minor conflicts independently and report true safety concerns, fostering a respectful and supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closure
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Tattle vs. Tell
Lesson Objectives
Key Terms
Tattle vs. Telling Anchor Chart
Explore Scenarios
Guided Practice
Reflection Activity
Share & Discuss
Remember!
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
