August 5, 2011

End Your School Day with Laughter

One of the favorite things I do in my classroom is end our school day with a "Joke of the Day". It ends our day on a positive note, sends the kids out of my classroom with a smile on their face, and gives them something to share with their family when they get home.

I tell the students the joke and then we practice it so they can tell their family. I had so many parents tell me that their child would tell the family the joke right when they got home or at the dinner table. Spreading the laughter -- that's what I like to hear!


As a bonus, we can discuss idioms and plays on words. Jokes can be a great teachable moment! 


Here are a few of my favorite joke books:



Before you know it, kids will start coming to school wanting to share their own jokes! :)

Laughing children are the best, give it a try! 
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  1. Just Julie Teaching Third GradersAugust 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love jokes, too! I made "Joke Teller" one of my classroom jobs. Everyone loves to tell the class a joke they picked from our basket of joke books.

    Did you hear about the cross eyed teacher?
    She couldn't control her pupils!

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  2. Mrs. SaoudAugust 5, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Hey! Last minute giveaway. Heather wanted to post today. I have to run but I will email you this evening!! PS.. I included your blog as an entry. :)

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