We start the week with another message that supports our home learners in terms of Living and Learning. I know the difference between laughing at and laughing with someone… is our statement this week.
There’s an important difference between laughing at and laughing with someone. We’ll get on better with others if we know that laughing at someone is unkind and hurtful. The statement links with the British value of mutual respect and tolerance.
Firstly, for older children, read this article to find out what actually happens when we laugh. Laughing and smiling helps your body as well as your mind feel better and healthier but not when this is directed at someone else.
Look at and use these questions to discuss these contrasting photos with your child.
- What do you think is happening in this photograph?
- Have you ever been in a situation like this?
- What do you think this person is/these people are feeling like?
- If you feel like that, what would your face look like? And your body?
- If you’re feeling like this, what might you do?
- If you’re feeling like this, how does your body feel on the inside?
- What do you think a person who felt like that would do?
Finally, consider the following with your friends and family at the moment:
- What makes you smile and laugh?
- How could you make someone laugh?
- How would that person feel when they are laughing?
For parents and carers, you might like to read Michael Rosen’s article, The trick to making children laugh. And with your child, enjoy his poems, which can help to bring a smile or a laugh to your face.