The Original Tattle Phone The Power Of Being Heard Created By A Real Teacher Curriculum Included Accept No Imitations
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Est. 2023 · The Real Deal

The Original
Tattle Phone

The Power Of Being Heard

One button. No screens. No logins. Simple by design. The viral tattle phone, created by a real teacher.

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The Original
Tattle
Phone
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★ As Featured On Upworthy Est. 2023 Trademarked Original ™
Why We Built This

Accept No
Imitations

There are plenty of copycat phones on Amazon. There's only one Telly Tale, created by educator Anais Zavala, trademarked, and the only tattle phone with a real, structured social-emotional learning curriculum. This was built on a mission, not as a novelty.

The Original Telly Tale ™
  • Built by a real teacher with 10 years in education
  • Structured social-emotional curriculum
  • Registered trademark, the genuine article
  • Dedicated app support for Apple & Android
  • Proven in real classrooms across the country
The Copycats Generic
  • No educational background behind it
  • No curriculum, just a plastic phone
  • No trademark, no accountability
  • No app, no support, no system
  • A novelty knockoff with no mission
Three Simple Steps

How It Works

1

Start Recording

Press the button or pick up the handset. Recording starts right away. No screens, no logins, no fuss.

2

Speak Their Thought

Record a message, a reflection, or a thought in your own words. At your own pace, no audience.

3

A Grown-Up Listens

Messages are saved for private playback on the Telly app or your computer, so adults respond with care, not in the heat of the moment.

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Watch Telly In Action

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Meet the original

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Someone speaks up

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Attention educators

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Tattle phone recording

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Why We Love Telly

No Wi-Fi required to record
No accounts or passwords
Reduces classroom interruptions
Adults respond with care, not urgency
Includes a full SEL curriculum

Built For Classrooms.
Loved Everywhere.

Telly Tale started in the classroom, but teachers, families, churches, and party hosts found a hundred more reasons to give everyone a voice.

★ Teachers & Classrooms Home Use Baby Showers Weddings · Audio Guestbook Quinceañeras Church & Ministry Grandparents Memory-Keeping
One Phone, Endless Uses

Perfect For
Every Moment

💍

Weddings

Capture heartfelt messages from your guests.

🎂

Birthday Parties

Save birthday wishes they'll cherish forever.

🌿

Retirement Homes

Give residents a voice and preserve their stories.

🏡

Homes

Stay connected with loved ones and capture everyday moments.

🍎

Classrooms

A safe, respectful way to share what's on your mind.

🎉

Celebrations

Perfect for anniversaries, reunions, graduations and more.

👶

Baby Showers

Collect advice, wishes and sweet messages for baby.

🕯️

Memorials

Honor and remember loved ones with their voices.

One phone. Endless ways to connect and create memories.

In The Box

The Product

Blue Telly Tale Phone
Preview a color:

Color preview only. You'll pick your color at checkout.

USB Version Tutorial Telly USB

How to set up the USB recorder and listen to recordings on your computer.

Bluetooth Version Tutorial Telly Connect

How to pair the Bluetooth recorder and listen through the SoniNote app.

Good to know: The phone itself doesn't make calls. All recording happens in the magnetic recording device. Simple, safe, and screen-free.
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Compare The Two

Bluetooth vs USB
Which Telly Is Right For You?

Feature Bluetooth
Telly Connect
USB
Telly USB
Record Messages
One-Touch Recording
Rechargeable Recorder
Supports Every Voice
Listen Directly on the Device
Access Recordings Through the Telly App
Wireless Connection
Connect Through a Computer (USB)
Requires Understanding of Red & Blue Light Indicators
Simple Plug-and-Play Use

Bluetooth · Telly Connect

  • Record Messages
  • One-Touch Recording
  • Rechargeable Recorder
  • Supports Every Voice
  • Listen Directly on the Device
  • Access Recordings Through the Telly App
  • Wireless Connection
  • Connect Through a Computer (USB)
  • Requires Understanding of Red & Blue Light Indicators
  • Simple Plug-and-Play Use

USB · Telly USB

  • Record Messages
  • One-Touch Recording
  • Rechargeable Recorder
  • Supports Every Voice
  • Listen Directly on the Device
  • Access Recordings Through the Telly App
  • Wireless Connection
  • Connect Through a Computer (USB)
  • Requires Understanding of Red & Blue Light Indicators
  • Simple Plug-and-Play Use
As Featured On Upworthy

"A teacher's tiny invention is giving kids a big, safe way to be heard."

Upworthy

From Real Teachers

Tattle Tales

★★★★★

"I love this phone! It's the best tool for my first grade classroom, and the curriculum is incredible."

Verified Buyer

1st Grade Teacher

★★★★★

"I got the pink color and it's so cute. I'm using it in my classroom and as an audio guest book at my wedding."

Verified Buyer

Telly Tale Customer

★★★★★

"Purchased these for our teachers as an end-of-year gift. They were delighted with such a creative, well-designed product."

Bethanne

Verified Buyer

Anais Zavala, founder and educator
Founder & Educator
Our Vision

Tattle Less,
Teach More.

I spent 10 years in education, 6 as a counselor working with TK to 6th graders and 4 as an elementary teacher. I watched the same thing every day: children with something real to say, and not enough time or quiet to say it.

So I built Telly Tale, a calm, screen-free way for children to be heard, and a simple way for grown-ups to listen on their own time. It's not a gimmick. It's the tool I always wished I had.

Anais Zavala

Good Questions

FAQ

How long does it take to ship the Telly Tale Phone?

We are a small business and usually ship within 2 to 3 days after ordering, unless you have a pre-order. Pre-order shipping times vary.

Where do I listen to my recordings?

The USB version requires a computer. The Bluetooth version needs the SoniNote app.

Which version is better for very young children?

The USB version doesn't require pushing any buttons, it records once the phone is picked up. The Bluetooth version requires students to know how to press a button and know the difference between red and blue.

Can I save my recording?

Yes, you can save the recordings as audio files. If you want to post a recording, screen recording works well.

What does the curriculum have?

It guides teachers and parents on how to use it and teach self regulation and conflict resolution skills.

How many audio recordings can the phone hold?

Although we cannot say exactly how many, our device holds up to 8 GB of recordings.

Why is the phone final sale?

The Telly Tale Phone is final sale at this time due to the nature of the product. As a small business, we are not yet at a stage where we can offer returns or exchanges for non defective items.

Do I have to be a teacher to buy this?

Not at all. While the Telly Tale Phone was originally designed for classrooms, anyone can purchase and enjoy it.

Have another question? Email tellytalephone@gmail.com

The Real Deal · Est. 2023

Give Everyone
A Voice.

Every Voice. Every Moment. Worth Keeping.

Every Telly Tale ships with the full social-emotional curriculum and the mission to match. This is the original. Accept no imitations.