Wacky Wednesday / Comedy Joke Circle
Comedy Joke Circle
Children sit in a comedy circle taking turns to share jokes and riddles, practising timing and having a good laugh together.
How to run it
- Gather children in a circle and set up a pretend microphone.
- Provide joke books for anyone who needs an idea.
- Children take turns telling a joke or riddle.
- Agree that all jokes must be kind and not about other people.
You will need
- joke and riddle books
- pretend microphone
Make it easier or harderYounger children can share knock-knock jokes; older children can write and perform their own.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Sharing humour builds confidence, connection and speaking skills.
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