#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday March 23, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Best place around to get your PLN started!!
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Hi, Joining from Brooklyn, New York. Student teacher
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Hi everyone! Jenna from SF. Spirit animal is most definitely a Golden Retriever -- Full of energy and love being around people!
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Ally Bruhn - 1st grade teacher from Pocahontas, IA
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Hey all, Derek from checking in for ! Super excited to talk humor!
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Also a first timer to , though I'm a big fan of connecting with other professionals via social media!
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I'm Stephanie, your mod tonight. 4th grade teacher & Ambassador. My spirit animal is the Honey Badger :D
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Julie, 3rd grade teacher from MI. Spirit animal? Maybe a duck...I love the water!
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Hey Derek!! Hope you're having a good week so far :D
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Yes, usually in SF on weekends! Love using businesses who have HQs in CA Do you have an awesome office?!
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joining
Grade 2/3 teacher in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
ClassDojo Mentor a K-8 school
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You did it!! :) Good job, Meredith! Do you see all of the tweets?
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Spirit animal would have to be a bear - i like hugs and wish that i could hibernate!!
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I think my spirit animal would have to be a Lion because they're the king of the beasts!
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oh, and I'm a 4th grade teacher for Elk Grove unified district
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Cool! I have friends in Elk Grove!
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So far so good! Jealous I wasn't with the group that brought to !
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hi! Thank you! I'm excited to be here!
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Read: The quilt of my life is formed from the blocks, batting, and bindings of my experiences.
https://t.co/Lw7u4HFbJC
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A1: ABSOLUTELY!! Students will work harder for you if they know that you're a real person and have fun with them
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A1: Absolutely humor has a place in my classroom! Life is too short not to laugh at our mistakes/mishaps. Breaks up tension too.
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lol Sam lookin' like a meerkat!
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A1: not to mention... It keeps Ts sane during the day 😜
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A1. I think a sense of humour is result important when working with children! Also makes our job more enjoyable.
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Absolutely, but differs with the structure of classroom and students
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Hello, Meagan from East TN, joining in a few minutes late.
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Oh! Spirit animal is definitely a dolphin. Born and raised in HI. Ocean was my backyard!
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A1 Humor is a great tool, when used right. I love when we're having fun & cracking jokes as long as we're also getting stuff done!
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I think my spirit animal would be a Kiwi Bird. I think the reason is obvious.
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I always tell my Ss we will Work Hard and Play Hard, but the work has to come first.
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Are you saying you're actually extinct and we just don't know it yet?
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Oh, and my spirit animal is an eagle, because when new ideas lift my spirits that's when I truly soar!
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A1. We need to build authentic and real relationships with our students. Humour can make this possible :)
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Awesome! Looks like a great place to work. Haha is his spirit animal a meerkat?! ;) love the open concept
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Ah yes we missed you!! Was wonderful having them here. You'll need to come visit sometime :)
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Question 2 in one minute!
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A1 Humor is the backbone of my classroom. We love to laugh! Keeps us all on our toes!
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A1. Humor definitely has a place in the classroom. It is a great relationship builder.
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Exactly! If we can't laugh during the day then we're gonna explode and that's not safe at all!
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Hi I'm Jenny Vitas! A third grade teacher in Tallahassee. My spirit animal is a turtle
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I want to arrange a dojo visit!!
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Swing by anytime you're in SF, Julie! :)
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A1 Humor most certainly has a place in the classroom. P.S. My spirit animal is the sloth . . . at least today. Beth from snowy MN
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I'm working on getting out to SF area someday, and a stop at will def be on the agenda.
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A1: Definitely! Humor is what makes is human. Gives a way for us to connect with student. Plus laughing is healthy! Ab workout? :)
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A1 Humor is important to have in the classroom. I also tell my kids work first, fun afterward.
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Good point, I guess that's an example of laughing at yourself!
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Laughter lowers blood pressure....Bring on the laughter!
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Just got here! Whew! Angela from Kansas!
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A2: I have a Ss who is a natural joker...he earns the chance to tell me a joke each class period!
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A1 humor totally has a place in classrooms! Keeps things fun and interesting!
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I could def be a sloth as well Beth, especially on days like today! I was SOOOO sleepy this AM.
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A2. Humour can be used to defuse a situation if challenging behaviour is creating tension and stress
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A1 Yes! Imperative to have fun while we're learning!
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A1: I definitely think humor is important! It's important to share it with students to create a more relaxed environment.
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A2: Example: What did the Atlantic say to the Pacific?
Nothing, they just waved!!
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A1: Humor is definitely welcome. My ELLs get a kick out of my euphemisms and idioms! We try to make puns any chance we get.
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A2 I try to find moments to ease the stress & tension throughout the day so I will put in little which are lame!
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I'll be using joke on Mon. RT A2: Example: What did the Atlantic say to the Pacific? Nothing, they just waved!!
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Hey! Catching some while on a date with the hubs. Hee! Hee!
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A1: Humour definitely has a place in the classroom. I've used it to defuse power struggles with difficult students.
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Dad jokes are the best worst jokes!
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I have a couple of natural jokers who I have to keep at bay or else they'd be trying stand-up all day.
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A2: Helps when kids are having rough days. It gets them to smile 😃 .
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I think humor is used often, but I can't pin point exactly when or what. Lol! I try to be goofy sometimes!
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A2: humor is in my classroom at all times. I joke when things get quiet to bring smiles back to the Ss faces and make learning fun
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Especially when they're Teacher-Dad-Jokes!
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Question 3 coming your way...
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it's my only way to keep him focused during the lesson!
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A2: I use it when a student is having a rough day. I love to see how it makes them smile 😀
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A2 I have students share jokes they read in joke books, comic strips, or candy wrappers.
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A2 the best jokes are one so crack about myself! When words come out wrong, I poke fun 😜
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I used to have a spreadsheet w/ LaffyTaffy jokes. I went through a huge phase where I saved them & used them often.
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Students love when we make fun of ourselves!
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I think it's healthy to make others laugh. Makes teaching more enjoyable too.
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Good idea to have the students "earn" the chance to share their jokes w/ the class. I may try that out.
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S today: what do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef... *groan*
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when will we be able to put video did out of the app ? I <3
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A3: I love to see my Ss joking. I encourage them to joke when they are having a conflict w/ another student
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A3) How could you not? If kids are not having fun in school, they're not up to learning at their full potential!
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we are what we share! Glad you might be able to use it!
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I think as long as it's appropriate, I would encourage humor.
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A2: My Ss laugh when I struggle w/ technology. Example: I just got a new touchscreen laptop and keep pressing buttons by mistake!
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I do and my smile is the positive feedback for their humor
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A1: they say laughter is food to the soul, can't hurt to laugh while building your brain as well
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A3 I am encouraging when the time is right. As much as I love humor, my G5 kiddos don't always understand proper timing.
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A3: Yes! One of our prize tickets for earning DojoPoints is Class Comedian! Connects us!
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A3: I always encourage humor! It just keeps the energy lite and fun! It may take us completely off topic, but we get back fast!
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A3: I love for my Ss to use humor. Sometimes the shy ones surprise me with their wittiness!
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A3: when you relax, Ss relax.
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Sounds like a Laffy Taffy joke for sure!
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They have the most time to sit back & craft their funnies! lol
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I think you have a page for EVERYTHING Jerry! Wow, you are literally ALL OVER the Internet!
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A3 I do encourage them to use humor. It opens a door to discuss how to be funny without hurting other feelings.
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2nd grade teacher in Northwest Iowa. Joining late but excited to learn with you!
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and rule the world wide web! https://t.co/xWA2UYSxpE
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I think you have a page for EVERYTHING Jerry! Wow, you are literally ALL OVER the Internet!
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although teachers should have control on the amount of humor, otherwise it will turn into commotion
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Almost time for number 4!
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A3: I notice when I encourage my Ss to use humour, they aren't as hard on themselves when they attempt something & make mistakes
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Good point Meredith! That can be difficult some times and the kids can tell. Gotta relax more for sure!
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A3:I don't encourage, but model it.You can find humor is most mistakes,situations in the classroom.But be careful of hurtful humor
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A3: When Ss and I relax, the environment is a lot more comfortable! Ss appreciate me relating to them at that level
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Of course that's because they don't sleep!
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love the idea of a Class Comedian prize!
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A3: Yes, I encourage them to use it with the awareness not all moments are funny. They are still deciphering proper timing on gr5
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Wish I could stay for more...love dojochat people. Happy Friday
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Enjoy the rest of your week, John! :)
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I agree w/ being careful but I enjoy finding humor in my own mistakes. Helps Ss see it's okay to mess up.
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A4: Humor helps us all seem human and keeps things in perspective.
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Gaaah! Late for ! Afternoon everyone!
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A4: I have seen hurtful humor before (negative), but I use it as a teachable moment. Positive when they defuse a neg situation
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Pro: makes school a little less intimidating and more fun!
Con: can get out of control if not controlled properly
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Love this! It is so important to be light-hearted when you make mistakes...it models good self respect for Ss
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A4 Pros: Less tension & stress, more fun, good chance to learn about others.
Cons: Distracting, sometime hurtful,
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Pro: de-stresses students!
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Definitely agree. Sometimes they push the envelope or just don't understand proper timing. https://t.co/yqOoMURwfR
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A3 I am encouraging when the time is right. As much as I love humor, my G5 kiddos don't always understand proper timing.
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You work w/ ? How cool is that? You are both lucky ducks for sure!
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absolutely. Modeling is everything in the classroom.
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Hey hey!! Hope you are doing well, J Kline!! :)
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The good thing about humor is that it breaks the hierarchy of teacher and students to friend-Friends
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A4 Humor is necessary because it is part of the human experience. How awful to have a classroom with no humor! Boo!
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It's about time you show up!
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exactly, helps my ego when they think I did it on purpose too!
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Totally agree! I would die a slow death...
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It's great to model how humor can diffuse negative & hurtful moments. It does take practice which is part of school.
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Time for question 5 already? Yep...in ONE minute :D
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My Ss know MOST of my mistakes are real & yet they love me more for it! Plus it's always fun to laugh w/ teacher!
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A4: pros: creates a relaxed and positive effect on everyone. Cons: might communicate to the "class comedians" to act out
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A4 yes it's a con when uncontrolled - that's why we teach expectations and foster a community of respect
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Humor keeps me sane during the day! Wouldn't make it through the 8 hour day without it! 😂
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A4: con when Ss get out of control. pro when it lightens the mood and is positive humor
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But that can also lead to issues if it's broken too often, at least w/ my G5 kiddos. Gotta have boundaries.
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A5: we are doing a poetry unit right now and there are some awesome poems that make us LOL :)
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A4: there definitely needs to be expectations set up for when it's appropriate to make others laugh
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A5: We love to watch and videos! I also make sure to point out my guffaws!
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A4: Pros - being able to model humour that is not hurtful
Cons - when using humour encourages some to act "silly" all the time!
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Those are HILARIOUS!! Love it!
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A5 I often fall back on my personal mistakes (both planned & unplanned) to lighten the mood. I also love short vids as well.
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A2: According to my Ss, humor definitely has a place in class. Their "Important Book" about Mr. Kline included being hilarious.
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I wasn't really sure he wasn't a bot! Glad to know people actually work with him! :)
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A5 I have taken internet memes and turned them into posters for my classroom!
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I love them! And so do the kids :)
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Jumping in a little late, but humor is a CRITICAL part of my career!
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A3: We definitely encourage humor, but have to be careful not to turn into WasFunnyOnce
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A5 I am also a fan of the surprise humor when they least expect it. Gotta keep on your toes!
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A5: an idea would be to make an extra credit where Ss come up with a joke or riddle based off of the subject matter you r learning
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Hey Chris!! :) Thanks for joining!!
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A5 jokes are delivered at my expense! Words get jumbled as I'm talking all the time. Lightens the mood, shows we all make mistakes
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A5: I've never been known for my jokes, but I like to have light-hearted fun & sarcasm w/ Ss. Ensure they know you are joking tho!
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Thanks for hanging out tonight!!
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Hey there Chris, good to see you across the Interwebz! How's Jersey?
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Thanks! I'm excited about this topic
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Sarcasm also happens a lot! It's funny to see my students pick up on it as the year progresses!
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A5: I like to use memes. This one's for teachers, not students. But my students seem to get them. https://t.co/6wp0LgF8cJ
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We're good in Jersey! Great weather today! Spring Break is almost here!
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haha this is really cute :)
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I'm a pretty sarcastic person, but I find my Ss often don't get it so I try to avoid it in my class. Sometimes tho.
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A5: I'm all about telling stories. When Ss realize I'm joking, it's a great relationship builder.
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We had Spring Break 2 weeks ago and it was AMAZING! Get ready for some relaxation!
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Humor in the classroom! An interesting topic for tonight's . Sometimes you just have to laugh!
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A6: Humor is great when modeling behaviors. It reminds us we make silly mistakes, can laugh it off, and continue to progress.
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I use memes to introduce class rules at the beginning of the school year.
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I'm extremely sarcastic! But, I'm very careful to only use what I know my students "get"
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A6: especially value it in literacy. We discuss author's purpose & how good authors make us feel scared, sad, happy, or giggly :)
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A6: humor is valued by showing Ss that teachers are real people too and not serious 24/7!
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A6 The value of depends on the teacher. Some place it as high as academic learning while others want NONE of it! I say mix!
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YES! I get Ps and Ts regularly commenting on them too!
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Surprise is a great way to gain S attention - humor does that. Hooks interest, humanizes.
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sarcasm is apparently the 'intelligent' form of humor! I have to watch myself...
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Great idea! I totally wanted to do that this year but didn't get around to it. There's always next year I guess!
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A6: I don't know if it's that humor is valued and how much so much as you NEED to have humor in education and your classroom.
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A4: Pro it builds camaraderie. Con some one might get their feelings hurt unintentionally.
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A6: Humor tends to be a brain break. I say it every week, but curating playlists of funny, inspiring, etc. videos is my toolbox!
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I found that my G4s didn't get as much as my G5s do & it makes sense. But I always have some who LOVE the sarcasm.
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Amazing discussion tonight! 7 is up next!
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It's all good, but we do have to be careful, especially the younger we teach.
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YES!! It is MUCH needed! https://t.co/QVqgW0lpfK
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A6: I don't know if it's that humor is valued and how much so much as you NEED to have humor in education and your classroom.
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Humor in the classroom not only engages students, but can help students learn. Also builds positive relationships!
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A6: The classroom doesn't need be this high stakes and uptight place where it learn, learn, learn.
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A5: For me, important to affirm S humor. I flat out acknowledge that humor is part of intelligence, make room for it in class.
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Isn't it great when they are totally eating up your story only to find out it was a joke? So great!
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A6: Don't deprive kids or YOURSELF from enjoying the experience of being a community of learners.
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I LOVE when they start to 'get' it tho..some of those awkward kids who have a bit more intelligence crack up.
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A6: traditional clssrms stop humor as bad behavior. My class knows we value laughing together. Creates respect, unity, forgiveness
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A7: If you're not laughing you're crying. There is something in every day and class that can be laughed at (& should be).
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One of the best T/S relationships I've ever built was on healthy doses of sarcasm.
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A7 humor shows that we are human too! Brings us back to an even playing field for a few seconds. Makes us more normal to Ss
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That time ClassDojo worked w/corrupt👮🏻... be like - you GO girl!
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Wow thanks for sharing! Will definitely check it out later
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A7: humor can reduce stress and anxiety and activate creative areas of the brain.
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What? I'm appalled Chris! What are you teaching over there on the East coast? I feel so let down!
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A7: Yes, there are benefits of humor! Some are: creates relaxed atmosphere, camaraderie (like someone said), makes teaching fun
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A7 When Ts share humor they show they are actually humans and not just teachers. Some kids think we are only ever teachers.
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it allows Ts and Ss to be human
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All crucial points of emphasis! Well said!
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A7: Endorphins. Humor motivates, engages, resets, and reminds us of what is really important and what isn't worthy of frustration.
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A6: In my 4/5 blend, humor is a critical stage of growth and development. They're learning what works and what doesn't.
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yes! In fact humor utilizes high levels of intellect!
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A7 Humor is great for breaking down barriers & showing another side to our test-happy/crazy educational situation.
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A7: makes everyone relax...brings joy back to our jobs we love that can get too stressful too easily
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A great reason for Humor in your classroom. You NEED to have fun or else why teach? https://t.co/9zE1TDesVF
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A6: Don't deprive kids or YOURSELF from enjoying the experience of being a community of learners.
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There's so much positive research out there about using humor in the classroom!
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Take your career seriously, but in education, you can't take yourself too seriously. Don't suck joy out of the experience.
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A7: Humor creates connection, respect, unity, trust, forgiveness. Also practice self-control, how to keep working while having fun
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it allows us to form meaningful relationships
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A7: The main benefit for both teachers & students who use humour is the way it reduces stress. School can be stressful sometimes!
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And being comfortable in that role will make all the difference for all!
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A5: using humourous books, joke books, telling funny stories
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And relationships are the only thing that really matters in education. Kids remember their teachers not tests.
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Even if it gets out of hand, then there is a lesson in regaining composure. https://t.co/lfakaSOWxk
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A7: Humor creates connection, respect, unity, trust, forgiveness. Also practice self-control, how to keep working while having fun
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Yes! As adults, we think funny friends= smart, so why treat humor as not part of learning? :)
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A8: Kids say the darndest things.
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A7: Relationships. It always comes back to building relationships and "being a teacher I will remember."
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I think that's the biggest reason I use humor w/ my Ss. Building relationships that last!
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And remember, Happy people don't kill other people! Endorphins make you happy!
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Yes! School is an important opportunity to practice humor, wit, subtlety, and scale of humor - all crit thinking
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A6: definitely! And Ss have a magical way of making me laugh at the moment when I need it most
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A8 student humor can be just the giggle you need during a lesson! Brings things back to reality!
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A7:When you can laugh with the teacher, students learn to trust and feel secure. They learn that you don't only correct mistakes.
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A8: Ss in elementary especially are just learning how humor works. It's part of our role to guide said learning.
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A8: it provides time for Ss to break down their own walls. Ts can encourage to promote growth mindset
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A8: I welcome it. S's associate a positive experience with a fun, but expectative adult rather than a punitive one.
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A8 If a student is nervous or scared of a manly & bearded teacher, they can use humor to diffuse the anxiety & fear.
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. Exactly - and even talk explicitly, metacognition about how to manage high/low emotion fr humor
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We need more fun not more assessment.
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Trying to keep up with via phone is tough!
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Totally agree! https://t.co/8BTr5xHedP
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A7:When you can laugh with the teacher, students learn to trust and feel secure. They learn that you don't only correct mistakes.
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it really really is difficult!
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Someone once said kids learn from teachers they like. You want to be likeable don't you?
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. Yes! sharing humor is important bridge for building trust, safe learning environment, safe to take risks
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Question 9 is coming up - it might take some time to research :D
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A8 Helping Ss learn appropriate humor can help them be a better member of society & maybe become the next great comedian!
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A8: Humor in the classroom? Make school fun for kids, fun for educators. Learning should be enjoyable...daily!
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so many Ts learn from their Ss OR need to be willing to!
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Me too! So hard... Can't tweet from computer at work tho :/
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We were on a field trip on Monday & a student started laughing & soon the whole bus was laughing b/c of 1 kid.
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A8: it's a way of gaging the limits. Good learning experience for everyone. Sts know what's funny/acceptable to T, and v-versa.
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A8: Humor helps with engagement and grounds lessons
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I totally would LOVE some monster gifs!
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Want to take humor in your classroom to the nxt level? Connect w/ & learn about Joke of the Day!
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Grammar jokes are great for kids!
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A9: Use punctuation...Consider the sentence: Let's eat, Grandma. Imagine the comma being absent. 😝
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What?!? I thought assessments WERE the fun part? I'm totally lost!
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Honestly, my jokes are corny 1-liners. you might mistake me as picking on kids. But they get it and rib me right back.
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Oh yeah, you've gotta have open on a LARGE screen to keep up w/ !
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Oh my gosh! I'm so using that!!! 😂
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Sometimes my classroom resembles a cheesy Vegas lounge act :-D
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I love that relationship! My Ss are the same way!
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I had that one made into a poster & hung it up in my classroom!
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Spanish joke Cuál es el último animal? El delfín
Delfín mean dolphin, del-fin means the end.
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Bahahahah! That is hilarious!
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. I wat thinking of that too. Practice w humor models appropriate time, not approp time, then managing.
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Someone I spoke to recently mentioned using 1 MEME in every class or each day to bring smiles to the children -
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Mr. Bean is funny any time!
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this is an interesting challenge that could morph into Ss creations
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It would be a great writing activity!
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I cheated and shared my Laffy Taffy Jokes spreadsheet! Over 200 !
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A10: give Ss time to write their own jokes or poems!
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definitely! I think putting this in the hands of students would be a great way to synthesize information in a new way
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With all the wonderful memes shared, I plan to use those more to keep me giggling and liven up the mood!
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I agree 100%! And usually do! Making the most of the moment this time.
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Yeah, but is actually doing the Joke of the Day again? I thought he stopped.
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A10: Humor can't necessarily be planned.
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A10 We all choose our attitudes. I choose to laugh instead of get upset. Find humor in everything!
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A10 I'll also be implementing a prize of Class Comedian for Dojo points!
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A10: I like adding the meme challenge
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It can definitely be set up, though! lol
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But you also teach secondary kids too. They tend to get more of the ribbing.
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A10: when I go back in 2 weeks, I'll try to say something light to make my class laugh
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Pranks are whole different chat topic!
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And will be here for the rest of the school year and then even more! https://t.co/x6k8QBiuLs
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Sometimes my classroom resembles a cheesy Vegas lounge act :-D
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You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him.
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Me gusta su broma en Espanol! JaJaJaJa!
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A10: We're actually going to be exploring memes for writing when we get back next week.
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That's awesome! Memes are the best!
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Oh I didn't see this earlier - I posted the photo for it just now. Punctuation saves lives!
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A10: I usually start w S energy. Take some thread, they think I'm just listening, but works around into planned lesson.
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Huge thank you to for moderating tonight!! Fabulous job as usual! :) :) :)
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Thanks for the light hearted tonight! Just what I needed :)
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Be sure to follow each other and join us again next week!! :)
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A10 I will start by STEALING all of these funny jokes & memes for my own classroom! Y'all are hilarious!
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Thanks to everyone who joined tonight! Love this wonderful community of educators! :)
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Thanks for moderating, you were great! Glad to have more "funny" people to follow now! Goodnight all!
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Going to check this out for sure!
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A10: Earlier we discussed "dog ate my homework". Might continue that tomorrow.
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A10: Humor isn't part of L plans, but a part of attitude. Choose to make Ss smile somehow! Maybe choral rding like a grandma?!
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thanks for leading! This chat made me LOL which is just what I needed!
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Thanks so much for an awesome tonight! I need to make sure I get here more often b/c this was great!
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Great again! Thanks for humoring me out of a nasty mood!
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Loved having you here this week, Derek!! :)
