Remember not include students' names. As the teacher I am supposed to set the example and be the disciplinarian. I am supposed to always maintain order. I find it difficult when you have a few clowns in the classroom and they are truly funny.
Laughter is sometimes hard to keep in.
I try but sometimes a students says something that is truly funny and the whole class erupts in laughter and guess what, I do too. I can truly say that sometimes a bit of laughter is the only thing that keeps me from breaking. Titus, I fully agree with you. There are times when a good laugh can put the class back on track. It is great to have comic relief occasionally and for the most part, class will resume quickly and better than before.