Download or read book The Happy Classroom: From Ha-Ha to A-Ha written by Janet Aaker Smith and published by Pieces of Learning. This book was released on 2011 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-establishes the playfulness, creativity, and joy in teaching and learning. It offers practical classroom activities to spark ideas and develop creativity while having fun. The first section discusses the "serious stuff"--The cognitive, emotional, physical, and social benefits of using humor in the classroom. 16 activities follow that focus on building rapport among students and with the teacher. Next, are six activities that help students learn about laughter and types of humor. Then there are over 50 activities that include jokes, puns, riddles, joy breaks, language builders, and quizzes--Cover.