I know…it’s summer, who wants to think about next year’s behavior problems wild children classroom norms?
But also, who doesn’t love a book that can teach a behavior?? {and how can I resist a post on a gloomy June day?}
Frankly, I’m in love with Julia Cook’s books on student behavior & my kids are too! They can’t get enough of My Mouth is a Volcano & Personal Space Camp.
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Julia Cook is great at introducing a concept and a solution!
My personal favorite is A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue {which happens to be my kiddos’ favorite too, although they don’t always follow the rules}. It is a cute book about “tattling” {which we all know we have SERIOUS problems with}, sharing with the students when it is okay to inform the teacher of something and when it is just plain annoying tattling.
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There are FOUR RULES to informing the teacher…
{My favorite rule is MYOB, just because it’s fun to say and it pretty much works in EVERY situation!!}
In class I present them with problems & they have to decide if it’s tattling or if it’s important information and which rule it would go under.
I also make little “Tattle Tongues” out of tongue depressors. If a child “tattles” they have to hold on to the “Tattle Tongue” until someone else decides to tattle. They hate it/love it all at the same time 🙂
I didn’t do too much work creating things for these books because Julia Cook did all of those things already! Check out her amazing activity books for each book she has written {why reinvent the wheel?}!
Enjoy your weekend!
Elementary Inspiration says
I love this! We've read the book before but never done any of these other fun things. I can't wait to make tattle tongues with my class next year! tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Definitely check out Julia Cook's activity books, well worth money ! I'll be sending you a set shortly 🙂
Nicole Swisher says
I LOVE this!! Thank you for visiting and following my blog!! I'm now your newest follower!! 🙂 I love finding other 2nd grade teachers!! I'm definitely going to check out this set of yours!! 🙂
Nicole 🙂
All Things Apple in 2nd
Nicole Swisher says
I completely forgot my email!! It's ms.swisher108@gmail.com. 🙂 I'm not sure if I'm on of the winners, but just in case! 🙂
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Too cute 🙂 I love making new friends 🙂 I'll be sending you the poster set shortly!
Mrs. Lynes says
Our counselor always does a great tattle tongue lesson with our kiddos! I loooove your tattle tongue! I'm gonna make one for this year!
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thanks! The kids go nuts, they like to just give them away and say "well they were tattling..". Good luck 😉
Angela Nerby says
I've heard of My Mouth is a Volcano, but not the tattle tongue book. I'm off to add it to my Amazon wish list 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm now YOUR newest follower!
Angela 🙂
Hippo Hooray for Second Grade!
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Yes, check out all her books! A-mazing 🙂
Christa Swaney says
Thanks for sharing! Second graders are notorious for tattle telling!! I am your newest follower. Just saw that you are a CA blogger as well. We are trying to get a CA blogger meet up. Kelly from the Teacher Idea Factory and myself have been emailing back and forth. Are you interested?
Christa
sweetlifeofsecondgrade
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
I'm most definitely in if its in Southern California! I've been dying for a meet up with all these fabulous bloggers 🙂
Aylin Claahsen says
These posters are too cute and the books sound great…I personally love the term "danger ranger" the most!
Happy to be a new follower!
Aylin
Learning to the Core
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
So happy to meet you!
You should definitely check out the books, she's amazing 🙂
Brandee Green says
Such a cute idea! 🙂 Thanks for sharing. I love that you have incorporated a book into your product! Nice! 🙂
~Brandee
Creating Lifelong Learners
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thanks! I LOVE these books! You've gotta check em out 🙂
Joy Masopust Tucker says
Read this book the first day of school. It definitely needs to be reviewed. Would love to have a set of your posters to help out in my classroom! Thanks!!!
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Send me your email 🙂
OCES Counseling Office says
Hi, I am a new elementary school counselor, and I would love to have a set of your posters. I have the book, but I would love to give my teachers a set of the posters to remind the students of the rules. Thanks so much, Cindy cmurphy@oconeeschools.org
Kelly Rodriguez says
Me me me! 🙂 kelly_rodriguez7@yahoo.com
Anonymous says
Love this! I am an elementary counselor for K-2 and I think this would be great! Can you email me the posters at kelcie@pacificu.edu
Jen says
You can purchase an updated version in my store if you'd like 🙂
Tattle Tongue Posters
Manda says
This is such a great idea. I love the poster set. Is it on TPT? I talk to kids daily about tattling vs. reporting!
Jen says
Hi Manda, I took it off so that I wouldn't have any copyright issues with the author. But email me at sparklinginsecondgrade@gmail.com and I'll send them your way 🙂
Carrie says
Hi there. I love your posters to go along with the book. Could you please email them to me? carrie.boniface@hotmail.com Thanks so much for sharing.