Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A student hasn't even put their name on the paper yet. Instead of getting frustrated, try helping them imagine what that phone call home is about to sound like.
Humor can defuse tension, build relationships, and get students back on task without turning the classroom into a battle.
What's the funniest thing you've ever said to get a student working?
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A student hasn't even put their name on the paper yet. Instead of getting frustrated, try helping them imagine what that phone call home is about to sound like.
Humor can defuse tension, build relationships, and get students back on task without turning the classroom into a battle.
What's the funniest thing you've ever said to get a student working?
_________________________________________________________________
Reach the One Workshop: What to Do When Nothing Is Working With Your Most Challenging Student: shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/reach-the-one-the-classroom-strategy-for-your-most-difficult-students
✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching Tips 👉teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter
📘 Top Teacher Resources 👉shopteachyourclassoff.com
📕 My Book 👉amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X
