The Jar of Laughter
Unleash the power of laughter, friendship, and togetherness.
“A gorgeously illustrated story with a sweet moral about shared experiences.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Activity sheets
12 Printable Activity Sheets
For toddlers and early elementary age
Maze, pattern predictor, word search, unscramble words
2 coloring pages
Fun Facts + Reflection Questions
Answers on the last page
Fun Facts
Laughing
Increases blood flow and strengthens the heart
Burns calories
Boosts the immune system
Reduces stress, anxiety, and anger
Reduces tension and relaxes muscles
Reduces pain and helps us feel happy
Strengthens social bonds. It’s a way of saying, “I like you. I agree with you.”
Laughing is contagious. It can spread!
You are 30 times more likely to laugh when you’re with someone else than when you are alone.
In 2022, a 28 year old man set a world record for the longest non-stop laugh. He laughed for 3 hours and 47 minutes.
Children laugh around 400 times a day. Adults laugh around 18 times a day.
Laughing isn’t always started by jokes. It is a way of communicating with others.
Reference: BBC, Psychology Today, National Library of Medicine
“A good laugh heals a lot of hurts.”