Laughter Project

Disciplines/Subjects: Science、Social Emotional Learning、ELA、CLA、Performing Arts、Visual Arts

Key Themes: Empathy 、Happiness 、Performing

The Laughter Project allows kids to be like kids. Students explore their natural joy as they investigate what makes them laugh. They learn about the benefits and social implications of laughter. They connect with experts to learn how to make others laugh, then apply their knowledge by creating a "Bag of Tricks" including jokes, a puppet, a funny book to read, and a personal narrative about a funny moment in their life. Students showcase their knowledge and skills at the "Olders Care Center", where they use their bag of tricks to bring joy and laughter to the residents.

Habits of mind:

1. Empathy

Cognitive skills:

1. Read critically
2. Express ideas
3. Teamwork
4. Sustain wellness

Content Knowledge:

1. SEL learning: Laughter can be helpful, Laughter can be hurtful
2. Benefits of laughter
3. Science behind laughter
4. Joke writing
5. Reading with fluency and intonation
6. Art-illustrations and puppetry
7. Presentation and performing