Ba-dum-bump! Whether you’re laughing or groaning, you just had a response tinged by humor.

Humor is our ability to make light of a situation, laugh at ourselves or with someone else, and release a myriad of emotions to help us deal with the situation. Humor is grounding and is a disposition that we can cultivate within ourselves and within our students. Being able to be present in the moment allows us to tap into our humor reserves and build up the resilience we need to laugh off situations that might have really pulled us down in the past. When they say laughter is the best medicine, they’re actually on to something. Science backs up the power of humor (read this amazing article about Norman Cousins here).

Consider exploring these resources for ideas on how to infuse humor into your daily teaching.