Lesson Plan
Tell Don't Tattle Lesson Plan
By the end of this lesson, Pre-K students will distinguish tattling from telling by identifying examples and practicing how to share information that keeps friends safe.
Early social-emotional learning helps children develop trust, empathy, and safety awareness. Teaching the difference between tattling and telling builds classroom harmony and reduces unnecessary conflict.
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Materials
Prep
Review and Set Up Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Explain with Poster
5 minutes
Step 3
Puppet Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Sorting Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Review
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Tell, Don’t Tattle
What Is Tattling?
What Is Telling?
Tattle vs Tell Visual Poster
Introduction & Hook
Puppet Role-Play
Scenario Sorting Activity
Wrap-Up & Review
Great Job, Friends!

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