A Tale of Tattletales!


So it is that time again...tattle tales!  My team mate is having a huge issue in her classroom this month and I offered up my Don't Squeal Unless it's a Big Deal book by Jeanie Franz Ransom.  I even sent our special stand with it.  Yeah...it is that important to us that it has it's own stand:)  It is a great story about a classroom of pigs that squeal so much their teacher passes out.  Once she recovers they begin to discuss what a child size problem is and what an adult size problem is.  

I read this book the first week of school and then randomly read it if I get a run of tattlers.  I love they way it encourages children to work to solve their problems on their own and  how to recognize when they need help.  

I also introduce Extra, Extra!  Tell Mrs. Schroeder about it.  I place these half sheets in our writing center and if children feel the need to tell me something they can grab a sheet and jot down their thoughts.  I ask that they place it in my mailbox.  After school I always enjoy reading them and even responding.  

Download a copy of your own today:)


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  1. Hi Mrs. Schroeder. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I can't wait to read more of your posts. Your class site is awesome as well. I am now a follower!

    Kelley-3rd
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    www.mrsrandallsclass.com

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  2. Monica, that tattletale book - Don't Squeal Unless it's a Big Deal - looks great! :) We are having sibling issues with this right now (no joke! AS WE SPEAK! Ha!) May have to check that one out of the library!

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Extra, extra tell Mrs. Schroeder about it!