I hang a library pocket on the wall and in it I will place 5 popsicle sticks with a child’s name on them. I only do this when a child has problems with tattling. Each time s/he wants to tell, s/he needs to give me a stick. When all the sticks are gone, I say, “I’m sorry, you’re out of sticks. I guess you’ll have to wait until tomorrow.” Hang the pocket away from active areas in the room so s/he has to walk across the room to get a stick. This gives the child time to think about what they’re doing. This really works!

Beth Owen

PK Rogers Elem. School

Amarillo, TX

– Beth Owen