The Laughing Classroom: Everyone’s Guide to Teaching with Humor & Play

by Diane Loomans & Karen Kolberg (2002, H.J. Kramer, 15.95)
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You will find some wonderful ways to create an atmosphere of trust, creativity, spontaneity, wonder, and joy. This book is divided into three groups: “Warm-ups,” “Laughing Lessons,” and “Play Breaks.” It includes self-help tests, vignettes, charts, and quotes. There are methods for effective discipline, turning negatives into positives, “before and laughter,” and other successful ideas, all incorporating humor. All grades. [8” x 10”...240 pages]

Laugh Lines for Educators

by Diane Hodges (2005, Corwin Press, 24.95)
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This new book is filled with an array of humorous anecdotes, stories, jokes, and student remarks that will surely lighten the day for educators and promote fun in the school environment. Focusing on amusing material about children, teaching, school, and holidays, this book is a great way to incorporate humor into: speeches, staff lounges, bulletin boards, meeting icebreakers, and newsletters. [6” x 9”...123 pages]

Laughing Lessons: 149 2/3 Ways to Make Teaching and Learning Fun

by Ron Burgess (2000, Free Spirit, 21.95)
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Written by a second-grade teacher (and professional clown), this delightful book is for all teachers who want to make learning more enjoyable for everyone. Even teachers who think they're "humor impaired" will find ideas they're comfortable trying. Grades K-5. [8” x 10”...101 pages]

Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, & Anecdotes

Edited by Patrick Regan (2001,Stark Books, 9.95)
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Written by a second-grade teacher (and professional clown), this delightful book is for all teachers who want to make learning more enjoyable for everyone. Even teachers who think they're "humor impaired" will find ideas they're comfortable trying. Grades K-5. [5.5” x 5.5”...264 pages]

If They're Laughing They Just Might Be Listening: Ideas for Using Humor Effectively in the Classroom—Even If You're Not Funny Yourself

by Elaine Lundberg & Cheryl Thurston (2002, Cottonwood Press, 12.95)
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Based on the idea that "If they're laughing, they're probably learning, too," the book has dozens of tips like these: Turn weaknesses around through irreverence; Be someone else; Have some fun with your tests; Tease—and be willing to be teased back; Encourage creativity by assigning an outrageous task; Beat a subject to death, to the point of absurdity. [8” x 11”...101 pages]

Laugh and Learn: 95 Ways to Use Humor for More Effective Teaching and Training

by Doni Tamblyn (2003, American Management Assoc., 19.95)
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An enlightening and practical look at how teachers and training professionals can inject elements of entertainment, creativity, humor, and emotion into their existing methods, even when dealing with serious or technical topics. Filled with fun, challenging, and thought-provoking exercises to help readers feel more comfortable being funny, the book also provides dozens of workshop activities and techniques to introduce humor into the learning environment. [6” x 9”...256 pages]

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