The Laughing Classroom: Everyone's Guide to Teaching with Humor and Play (Loomans, Diane)

By Karen Kolberg and Diana Loomans

Book Overview

What distinguishes a boring classroom from a learning classroom? Laughter. This book helps move teachers from a "limiting" teaching style to a "laughing" 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 -- and parents -- 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 "you did OK," 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915811995
• ISBN13: 9780915811991
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Hj Kramer
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

The Laughing Classroom

This book is the best! It is a MUST for all teachers! It covers ways to really reach your students as well as keep your sanity. I cannot say enough... It is invaluable! Do not hesitate to purchase this incredible book. I cannot believe this is not mandatory to all educators!

Fun and Practical

I loved this book! There is so much talk today about discipline and consequences. It was great to hear about warmth and rapport in teaching. If you use these techniquese you'll find students are naturally more cooperative and positive. I like the practical approach---lots of ready to use ideas, and meant to be copied, pages. A wonderful side benefit is that it makes teaching more fun for the teacher too.

This Book Rocks

I met one of the authors at a conference a couple of years ago, and was enchanted with her style so I bought the book. It is wonderful! Great ideas and practical games that teach lessons with multiple target educational objectives. I'm a motivational speaker and a theatre teacher. Working with the kinesthetic learner is a challenge. These exercises help make learning fun!

creative, practical, works with teachers & students

Both my wife (a special education teacher) and I (a college professor and trainer) have used "The Laughing Classroom" with students and teachers. As a vehicle to build communities, create a positive classroom climate, reduce stress, and add the critical element of humor to the classroom, this book is an excellent tool filled with engaging activities and helpful resources. A great addition to anyone's bag of tricks!

Laughing your way to learning . . Full of fun and funnies!

The Laughing Classroom is packed with tried and true tips for classroom delight. This book is FULL OF FUN for the classroom or even the board room! A must for the serious educator of all ages