| Most teachers want to incorporate fun into | | | | |
| the school day. Some, however, simply don't | | | | One of the easiest ways to add some fun to |
| know where to begin. They have the right | | | | your class is to use positive reinforcement. |
| attitude, but don't know how to deliver. | | | | Students not only detest, but also dread |
| Students who have fun during class end up | | | | classes that make them feel dumb. If your |
| learning more because there minds are | | | | class is made to think they are excelling or |
| actively engaged. For teachers with a hard | | | | performing well, they will be more likely to |
| time incorporating fun, here are 5 secrets to | | | | succeed. You will see smiles on their faces |
| making learning fun. | | | | instead of looks of dread. The only way fun |
| | | | can be introduced into the school day is if |
| Involve Everyone | | | | the children feel comfortable letting loose. |
| | | | Giving positive reinforcement is the way to |
| Some students fall through the cracks because | | | | accomplish that goal. |
| they never speak in class, are never called | | | | |
| on, and don't complete their homework. They | | | | Working in Groups |
| feel no ownership nor pride for school. This | | | | |
| can be easily corrected by simply involving | | | | Group projects are tons of fun for students. |
| each and every student in class. It is more | | | | It allows them to talk and discuss their |
| fun being involved in class than sitting back | | | | answers with peers. If there is a worksheet |
| like a bump on a log. Call on students that | | | | assignment, for example, let the students |
| don't have their hands raised. Go around the | | | | work in groups of 3 or 4. Not only will they |
| room and have each person read a paragraph | | | | enjoy the change of pace, but they will also |
| out loud from the study material. If students | | | | learn from each other. Group learning kills |
| feel invested in schoolwork, they will be | | | | two birds with one stone. |
| more likely to have fun and succeed. | | | | |
| | | | School Day Variety |
| Involve the Entire Body | | | | |
| | | | No school day is fun if the routine is the |
| No one likes to sit in class listening to a | | | | same day in and day out. Change the schedule |
| lecture for an hour. It gets boring and | | | | and add variety to your class. Students love |
| monotonous. To incorporate more fun into | | | | to try new things. Have them complete |
| learning, try to engage the entire body. Have | | | | worksheets one day, and the next day have an |
| children move around the room. Play active | | | | outdoor study session. Videos also make for |
| review games. If you must lecture, have your | | | | wonderful variety. They allow students to |
| students take a five minute break to stand up | | | | take a break from the traditional school day. |
| and wiggle their arms and legs. Fun doesn't | | | | There is nothing like a little fun to get a |
| have to be silly all the time. Simply moving | | | | child to learn. Incorporating fun into the |
| around can make an otherwise boring lecture | | | | school day not only makes you a great |
| seem uplifting. | | | | teacher, but also encourages knowledge |
| | | | comprehension. |
| Positive Reinforcement | | | | |