Diana Loomans,Karen Kolberg,Martha Weston,Steve  Allen
What distinguishes a boring classroom from a learning classroom? Laughter. This book helps move teachers from a â€œlimitingâ€ teaching style to a â€œlaughingâ€ style that inspires creativity and helps students learn faster and better. Cowritten by a former educator and the founder of a comedy improvisation company, The Laughing Classroom helps teachers â€” and parents â€” make learning fun while instilling self-esteem, solid work habits, and the joy of learning in children. Suggested activities involve silly songs, special dress days, vocabulary-building, observation, communication, social skills, and self-expression. The book gives teachers 50 ways to say â€œyou did OK,â€ 15 play breaks, and humorous homework assignments to make the task fun. This edition includes a new introduction by the authors and a foreword by veteran comedian Steve Allen.
Education,Teaching,Humor,Nonfiction
The Laughing Classroom: Everyone's Guide to Teaching with Humor and Play