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

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 Miller Thurston

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Author: Cheryl Miller Thurston, Elaine Lundberg
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-04-01
ISBN: 1877673145
Number of pages: 94
Publisher: Cottonwood Press, Inc.

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Book Review: Motivational and funny
Summary: 5 Stars

So many times teachers take themselves and their lessons too seriously. This book understands that students need to first relate to the teacher in order to make a connection to foster learning. This book helps the teacher learn new ways to get the students to relate to them and makes learning fun again. They will look forward to coming to your class.

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

Teachers of any subject, grades 5 to adult, will enjoy this practical and humorous book. It includes 29 tips for tapping into the power of humor, as well as many examples of materials that encourage laughter and learning.

If They're Laughing, They're Not Killing Each Other may also be just what you need to bring some smiles to the tired faces of colleagues collapsed in the teachers' lounge. Read aloud the "Teacher Burn-Out Test" or the "Stress Diet for Teachers," two of the most popular items in this fun-to-read book. You will enjoy the authors' down-to-earth and creative approach. 96 pages, 81/2" 11", illustrated.

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