Tongue Twisters

The simple routine of sharing a joke instantly brings humour into the classroom. Every student is assigned the task to present a joke to the class. Different types and styles of jokes can be explored and the funnier the better!

About humour

Humour from the Latin means to be fluid and flexible. Defined, humour is a quality in something that makes you laugh it. It could be a situation, someone’s words or actions, or something that is heard or seen. If you are in a good humour, you feel cheerful and happy, and are pleasant to people. Humour is considered a character strength because it can be used to make others feel good, to build relationships, and to help buffer stress resulting in increased feelings of emotional well-being, cohesion and optimism. It also encourages enjoyment, increased engagement and communication, teamwork and enthusiasm. Research also suggests that humour reduces negativity and depression. However, if humour is used divisively or to disparage others it can have negative impacts on self-esteem and confidence. The activities sourced and designed provide opportunities for children and students to comprehend, appreciate, and produce humour. A happy classroom where laughing together is prioritised will promote a warm, secure environment where individuals and learning are valued.

A tongue twister is a sequence of words or sounds that are typically difficult to pronounce quickly and correctly. Attempts people make to say tongue twisters can be very humorous and make everyone laugh. In this activity students recite tongue twisters and make their own funny tongue twisters to share with the class.