Noticing what makes a joke funny to different people.
Exploring how people show that they find something funny.
Understanding that it can feel scary to tell a joke in front of others.
Thinking about how sharing a laugh can bring a group together.
Building on the idea that everyone enjoys different kinds of jokes.
Exploring appropriate times to tell a joke.
It is a very hot day in the school playground. Atticus starts a joke telling competition to keep everyone entertained. The children take turns standing up to tell their best joke. Melanie feels nervous about getting up in front of everyone. The children listen and react to each joke to decide which is the funniest joke.
• What were the children doing in the video?
• Which joke did you find the funniest?
• How did the children show that they thought a joke was funny?
• Why do you think Melanie felt nervous about telling a joke?
• What kind of jokes do you like best?
• How do you feel when you make someone laugh?
• What could help someone feel braver about telling a joke?
• What is your favourite joke?
• Why are jokes are good way to "break the ice" when talking with someone new?
• When is it not a good time to tell jokes?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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