
I've Got a Joke for You Indicators: Receptive Language (Listening) L1.1(3), L1.1(4), Expressive Language (Speaking) L2.1(3), L2.1(4), L2.2(3), L2.2(4), Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning AL2.1(3), AL2.1(4), Memory and Reflection AL4.1(3), AL4.1(4) (More...) Liven up the mood with a few simple jokes. Review or explain that appropriate jokes are those that do not make fun of anyone or make someone feel bad. Teach the following jokes to the children, and encourage them to share the jokes at home. You may need to explain the punch line for each joke. What kind of music do bunnies listen to? (Hip hop!) Where do polar bears keep their money? (A snowbank!) Why was the math book sad? (It had a lot of problems.) How do scientists freshen their breath? (With experi-mints.) What did one volcano say to the other? (I lava you!) How do we know the ocean is friendly? (It waves.) What did the Dalmatian say after lunch? ("That hit the spot!") What is a cat's favorite color? (Purrr-ple!) Demonstrate how to participate in a knock-knock joke, and share these as well: Knock, knock! Who's there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in; it's cold out here! Knock, knock! Who's there? Tank. Tank who? You're welcome! Knock, knock! Who's there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you going to let me in? Knock, knock! Who's there? Boo. Boo who? Don't cry; I'm here now! Observe: How do the children respond to the jokes? Do they show understanding of the punch lines? Are they able to share any jokes they remember? Provide explanations for the punch lines to help children understand the jokes. Smile or laugh to show the typical response to them. Retell simple jokes often so the children remember them.

I've Got a Joke for You

Indicators: Receptive Language (Listening) L1.1(3), L1.1(4), Expressive Language (Speaking) L2.1(3), L2.1(4), L2.2(3), L2.2(4), Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning AL2.1(3), AL2.1(4), Memory and Reflection AL4.1(3), AL4.1(4) (More...)

Liven up the mood with a few simple jokes. Review or explain that appropriate jokes are those that do not make fun of anyone or make someone feel bad. Teach the following jokes to the children, and encourage them to share the jokes at home. You may need to explain the punch line for each joke.

What kind of music do bunnies listen to? (Hip hop!)
Where do polar bears keep their money? (A snowbank!)
Why was the math book sad? (It had a lot of problems.)
How do scientists freshen their breath? (With experi-mints.)
What did one volcano say to the other? (I lava you!)
How do we know the ocean is friendly? (It waves.)
What did the Dalmatian say after lunch? ("That hit the spot!")
What is a cat's favorite color? (Purrr-ple!)

Demonstrate how to participate in a knock-knock joke, and share these as well:

Knock, knock! Who's there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in; it's cold out here!
Knock, knock! Who's there? Tank. Tank who? You're welcome!
Knock, knock! Who's there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you going to let me in?
Knock, knock! Who's there? Boo. Boo who? Don't cry; I'm here now!

Observe: How do the children respond to the jokes? Do they show understanding of the punch lines? Are they able to share any jokes they remember? Provide explanations for the punch lines to help children understand the jokes. Smile or laugh to show the typical response to them. Retell simple jokes often so the children remember them.