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121. How to Stop Tattling and Build Problem-Solvers
If you feel like you're spending all day listening to “he said/she said” drama, this episode is for you. I share my favorite strategies for reducing tattling and teaching students to manage problems on their own. Plus, learn why teaching kids to “take care of themselves” is a life skill that goes way beyond kindergarten.
In this episode I share:
How to teach kids to solve conflicts with the “Bug and a Wish” sentence frame
The difference between tattling vs. telling (and how to teach it explicitly)
How to help kids understand the size of a problem: small, medium, or big
Why I am NOT a fan of…
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