No, you don’t have to be riotously funny. You don’t have to prepare daily jokes and stories. You don’t even have to try to make your students laugh. But you do need to prioritize humor in your classroom. Have a spirit of laughter, a … Read more
I had the opportunity this week to observe a truly gifted teacher. She was teaching a lesson to kindergarten students, many of whom she had never met. And they were mesmerized. They were engaged and eager to follow her every direction. But what made … Read more
Bringing more humor to your classroom can have a strong impact on classroom management. Because it makes building rapport and influence easier. It improves listening and the desire to pay attention. It draws students to you, makes you more likable, and helps create an … Read more
This can be a serious time for teachers. You have so much to do, so much to get right. Routines, procedures, rules, consequences, policies, expectations. They all need to be taught in detail, modeled, and practiced. Then reviewed again and again. You have to … Read more
I hope you’re reading this. I hope the title piqued your interest. If it did, I’m glad you’re here. The topic is a special one. I hope I can do it justice. Bringing laughter into the classroom is so close to my heart that … Read more