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I've always felt that having a sense of humor makes it far easier to approach teaching children. That tiny bit of whimsy in an otherwise horrific classroom situation can lead to great empowerment (and cuts down on the need for medication!) and make almost ANY day a "good day".

These teachers have the same sense of humor I embrace. And they aren't afraid to use it.

http://www.iteachstem.com/2017/02/10-memes-that-sum-up-my-life-as-teacher.html addresses the "what's going on in my mind but I don't dare allow to escape my mouth" situation in which we've all found ourselves. I love the use of memes to convey emotion and evoke laughter, even in unpleasant circumstances.

On https://www.the-teacher-next-door.com/my-blog/classroom-ideas/teacher-humor, humor and camaraderie sashay about like the closest of friends. While this author's sense of humor is a bit more subdued than what's found on iteachstem.com, the wit is still there, ripe for the picking.

Finally, the piece de resistance: The Woke STEM Teacher

https://www.thewokestemteacher.com/blog-1/

Although this blog is heavy on text and light on images, it still ranks among my favorites because a) still photos show the students actually participating in the challenges introduced in the blog, and b) she has a simple, seamless flow which doesn't slow down due to too much text and too few images. Plus, she has a great avatar.

One of the best tools I've gained during this course is the ability to peek into other teachers' methods and observe the skills they employ in their classrooms. With STEM being a fairly new concept here in Buncombe County, connecting with teachers across the country who have successfully managed STEM instruction in their classrooms provides me with tips, strategies and more confidence in my own skills.