- How do you tell if a vampire is sick? Answer: See if he is coffin.
- Can February March? Answer: No, but April May.
- What did the tomato say to the other tomato during a race? Answer: Ketchup.
- Why was the broom late for work? Answer: It over-swept.
Can you imagine a world without laughter?
Humor plays an essential role in our overall health. The ability to smile, laugh, and play is directly related to the way we express our personalities. It's one of our more redeeming qualities. The more we laugh at ourselves, the better suited we are for the world around us, too! Jokes and general silliness help to increase our heart rate and blood flow bringing oxygen to our brain and vital organs. A sparkle dances in our eyes as hormones flood our bodies reducing pain and stress.
From preschool to post-grad, humor makes learning more accessible, meaningful, and lasting. When we laugh, we listen, and when we’re having fun, we’re more open to growth.
- Which country’s capital has the fastest-growing population? Ireland. Every day it’s Dublin.
- What did the duck say when she purchased new lipstick? “Put it on my bill.”
- A man sued an airline company after it lost his luggage. Sadly, he lost his case.
- What did the mayonnaise say when somebody opened the refrigerator? “Hey, close the door! I’m dressing!”
What are the specific effects of humor in teaching and the classroom environment?
1. Improves overall mental functioning
2. Reduces the negative emotional consequence of stress, anxiety, and tension
3. Reduces test anxiety and improves performance
4. Enhances creativity
5. Facilitates communication
6. Arouses attention and engagement
7. Improves understanding, retention, and memory
8. Improves problem-solving
9. Relaxes students
10. Encourages open-mindedness
11. Increases instructor-student rapport
12. Facilitates a positive mood and cooperative classroom atmosphere
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Iva. Iva who? Iva sore hand from knocking so long!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Yah. Yah who? Nah, I prefer Google!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Spell. Spell who? Okay, fine. W-H-O!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Cash. Cash who? No thanks, but I’d love some peanuts!