Grinners are Winners

Introduction to Kids Can Be Hilarious

It's surprising how a laugh can change your mood and your feeling of well-being. Of course, there are times when laughing is the last thing you feel like doing. Yes, laughing doesn't solve problems, but it can help you escape from the stresses of life for just a little while. Did you know that laughing releases into your body some very powerful 'feel good' hormones?

LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
'It has been shown to lead to reductions in stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine. When laughing the brain also releases endorphins that can relieve some physical pain. Laughter also boosts the number of antibody-producing cells and enhances the effectiveness of T-cells, leading to a stronger immune system.'

Laughter - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughter

SMILE OFTEN ... YOUR BODY WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT
'Smiling and Laughing Reduce Stress. Since body language and mood are so linked, it makes sense that laughing on purpose helps us too. Smiling relaxes the facial muscles and calms the nervous system. Laughing sends more oxygen to the brain.'

Good Reasons to Smile - KidsHealth, kidshealth.org/en/teens/smiling.html

SHARE YOUR FUNNY STORY AND MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY
I invite you to brighten the lives of others by sending us your short, funny stories. Putting a smile on many faces, getting them to giggle, even having them rolling on the floor laughing with tears running down their cheeks, will bring a little joy to your heart as well.

Send to admin@betterhomesandschools.com the funny things your kids have said or done, and teachers, don't forget those Classroom Howlers. Include your first name.

We reserve the right to select which stories we publish. We also reserve the right to make minor editorial changes to the stories we publish. We do not publish stories with content or wording that may offend others.

Enjoy!

KIDS CAN BE REALLY FUNNY

Resource
http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/the-funniest-thing-your-kid-said_n_7213254 (13 March 2017)

I went to see a mortgage advisor with my 7-year-old son. As I sat at the desk, my son sat down and said to the man, "Hello, I am not her husband."
Dierdre R Cook, Huff Post

5-year-old: "Can I have a Twik?"
Me: "You mean Twix?"
5-year-old: "No. I only want one."
Ashley Greninger, Huff Post

"C'mon, Elsa! Get it together!" My almost 3-year-old said this to her doll who kept falling over.
Macey Cossey, Huff Post

Soccer coach: "When you are trying to score a goal, kick the ball with the laces of your shoes."
My 4-year-old daughter:"Umm, we are in preschool. Dere's only belcro (velcro) walking around here."
Katy Slayer Horning, Huff Post

CLASSROOM HOWLERS

Just before morning break, I was teaching positive, comparative and superlative adjectives (e.g. big, bigger, biggest) to a year seven primary school class. After the break, I was walking back to class behind two of my students and overheard one student say to the other, "I think I am getting the hang of those positive, comparative and super laxative things." ... I didn't realise the effect my English lessons had on some students!

Admin

EXAM ANSWERS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GIGGLE

Source
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2215937/Classroom-clangers-Hilarious-astonishingly-genuine-exam-howlers-A-grade-wit.html

Q: When might you use inverted commas?
Ans: When you're reading upside down.

Q: What do sociologists mean by the term 'the hidden curriculum'?
Ans: When the teacher loses their lesson plan.

Q: Calculate the mean of this group of numbers: 2, 12, 5, 8, 4, 19
Ans: Eight looks quite mean.

Q: Using supply and demand, explain the increase in the price of petrol.
Ans: Petrol station owners demand that drivers supply them with more money.

I'm looking forward to having a good laugh together with you in the next article.

Cheers,
Richard