Teaching Class Clowns

This first-of-its-kind resource shows teachers, administrators, and counselors how to teach these unique yet at-risk learners while also leveraging their blend of humor and intelligence to inject joy and enthusiasm into the classroom. Written by a veteran educator (and self-described class clown), this concise guide combines laugh-out-loud writing with the author’s field-tested expertise to help educators: 

• Identify the four “signature” tendencies of class clowns
• Employ practical classroom strategies to keep instruction moving
• Prevent class clowns from acting out by understanding how to teach them