The Davidson Yell and Tell Foundation, Inc.

05/19/2025

Squawk invites you to explore the Yell & Tell app!
📲 Download now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yell-and-tell/id1346185541

Perfect for kids of all ages, this fun and educational app lets children:
🎨 Color
📖 Learn to read
🎶 Sing along
🎥 Watch videos from the Yell & Tell book series

You can also find it by searching “Yell and Tell” in your App Store!

05/15/2025

🐬 Big News! Coming Soon: Trouble at the Beach 🐬
Get ready for an exciting new children's book that combines adventure, compassion, and safety! Trouble at the Beach follows Marco, Molly, and Sam as they enjoy a day by the ocean. When they discover a dolphin in distress, they spring into action using the Yell and Tell method to alert the nearest adult and ensure the dolphin gets the help it needs.

This heartwarming story not only entertains but also educates young readers about the importance of speaking up when they see someone—or something—in trouble. By incorporating the Yell and Tell approach, the book empowers children to recognize dangerous situations and take appropriate action. The Yell and Tell program, developed by educator Jean Davidson, teaches kids to:
Yell and Tell

See it – Recognize something dangerous.

Feel it – Understand it's okay to feel scared.

Yell – Shout to get attention.

Tell – Inform a trusted adult.

These steps are crucial not only for human safety but also for helping animals in need.

📅 Expected Release Date: August 2025
📍 Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks!

05/30/2023

If you know a child who has been a hero using Yell and Tell when they saw danger, let us know at https://www.yellandtell.com/nominate-a-hero/

We love meeting young heroes! (And they may receive an award and T-shirt from Squawk!)

05/26/2023

This weekend we honor all who served, in memory of our country’s heroes.

05/23/2023

“I can’t tell you how incredibly proud and happy I am as a Kindergarten teacher to just learn that one of my students used what she learned in our Yell and Tell lessons to tell her mom about a fire in the house and is now a featured hero on your site. I can’t stop crying as I think about what could have happened and also from the pure joy of knowing that the lessons had a real effect on my student. As a teacher I very rarely get this type of feedback on the effectiveness or impact of my lessons. It also touched me deeply to hear that Jean Davidson visited Victoria’s house to congratulate her personally. Thank you so much for your program.” - M. Larsson, Waukesha, WI

05/19/2023

Drowning is the second biggest cause of accidental deaths in America, and most drowning victims are children aged one to four years. National Learn to Swim Day is dedicated to educating people about the drowning crisis in America and the water safety measures that can prevent these deaths.

Please share our PSA with the children in your life!

https://youtu.be/rjGjwGOJREI

05/16/2023

In this book, Max could get in trouble. His parents told him to keep his little sister with him, but they went too close to the pool and she jumped in. What should Max do?

The Yell and Tell Safety Series of books helps teach children the right thing to do, even if they’re afraid of getting in trouble. It was wrong to go near water without a grownup, but he was right to yell “HELP!” and tell someone right away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hANjZoSPYwQ

Order your own copies of the Yell and Tell books at https://store.yellandtell.com.

05/12/2023

We hope all the mothers have the wonderful weekend they deserve!

05/09/2023

Eden is a hero!

She learned Yell and Tell when her mother read the Yell and Tell books from the library. She knew what to do when she saw a 3-year-old boy about to run out into the road. She is a Yell and Tell hero.

05/04/2023

On International Anti-Bullying Day, schools everywhere stand up against bullying and support kids who need help.

The Yell and Tell program encourages children who witness bullying to YELL loudly and TELL the nearest teacher or other grownup.

05/02/2023

Today we show our appreciation to those who taught us, and those who are teaching our children. Thank you, teachers! You foster the curiosity and creativity of every child you educate.

You can explore the free teacher resources on our website: https://www.yellandtell.com/additional-resources/parentteacher-free-downloads

04/27/2023

Would your children know what to do if they saw a friend about to go off with a grownup they don’t know? Often, scared children will run away instead of speaking up. Our program teaches them the four steps:

• See danger
• Feel afraid
• Yell for help
• Tell the nearest big person

Yell and Tell is a four-step program to teach young children what to do when they see something dangerous and are scared. Children’s lives will be saved by the child who sees danger and takes a proactive response. Visit www.yellandtell.com!