Last updated on October 28th, 2025 at 07:09 am
Kids are the ultimate comedy audience. They laugh loudly, they laugh freely, and sometimes, they laugh so hard they forget why they started!
😂 Whether it’s silly wordplay, goofy puns, or classic knock-knock jokes, kids’ jokes bring pure, unfiltered joy to family time, classrooms, and playgrounds.
Here, we’ve collected 138+ hilarious kids jokes that are safe, clean, and guaranteed to get those giggles rolling.
Perfect for birthday parties, lunchbox notes, or just making bedtime a little brighter, these jokes will keep both children and parents smiling.
Get ready to laugh so much your cheeks might hurt — because these are not just jokes, they’re giggle fuel. 🚀 Let’s dive in!
🎯 Fun Fact: The Science of Why Kids Love Jokes
Did you know that laughter helps children learn? Researchers say that humor boosts memory, encourages creativity, and even strengthens emotional bonds.
When kids hear jokes, they learn wordplay, timing, and social interaction skills — all while having fun!
Plus, laughter releases endorphins, which are nature’s feel-good chemicals. So yes, telling your kids jokes is basically good parenting. 😄
😂 1. Animal Jokes for Kids
- Why don’t oysters donate to charity? Because they’re shellfish 🦪
- What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear 🐻
- Why did the cow go to space? To see the moooon 🌙
- What do you get when you cross a sheep and a kangaroo? A woolly jumper 🦘
- How do bees brush their hair? With honeycombs 🍯
- What do you call a fish wearing a crown? A kingfish 👑
- Why did the crab never share? Because he was a little shellfish 🦀
- How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles 🐙
- Why did the chicken join a band? Because it had drumsticks 🥁
- What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator 🐊
- Why are fish so smart? Because they live in schools 🎓
- What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer 🐂
- Why did the duck get a time-out? For quacking jokes 🦆
- What do you get when you cross a snake and a pie? A python 🐍🥧
🥳 2. Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cow says. Cow says who? Cow says mooo! 🐄
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in, it’s cold! 🥬
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke! 😢
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you! 💚
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Atch. Atch who? Bless you! 🤧
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome! 🙌
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Ice cream. Ice cream who? Ice cream every time I’m scared! 🍦
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Doughnut. Doughnut who? Doughnut forget to laugh! 🍩
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up, I’m cold! 🥶
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cows go. Cows go who? No, silly, cows go moo! 🐄
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? 🍊🍌
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Alpaca. Alpaca who? Alpaca the suitcase, let’s go! 🎒
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Peas. Peas who? Peas be kind! 🫛
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Butter. Butter who? Butter open the door, I’m freezing! 🧈
🧩 Kids Jokes and Riddles
- Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? Because he was already stuffed!
- What has hands but can’t clap? A clock!
- Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!
- What runs but never walks? Water!
- Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well!
- What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? A clock!
- What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree!
- What can you catch but not throw? A cold!
- Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack each other up!
- What gets wetter the more it dries? A towel!
- What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck!
- What kind of room has no doors or windows? A mushroom!
- Why did the kid bring a ladder to school? To go to high school!
- What’s brown, sticky, and funny? A stick!
- Why did the cookie go to the hospital? Because it felt crummy!
🌭 3. Food Jokes for Kids
- What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese 🧀
- Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well 🍌
- What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot 🥕
- Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing 🥗
- What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta 🍝
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it felt crumby 🍪
- How do you fix a broken pizza? With tomato paste 🍅
- What do you call a sleeping pizza? A piZZZZa 🍕
- Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up 🥚
- What did the hamburger name its baby? Patty 🍔
- Why was the apple sad? Because it lost its core 🍏
- What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit? A blood orange 🍊
- Why did the hot dog turn red? It saw the salad dressing 🌭
- What do you get when you drop a pumpkin? Squash 🎃
🚌 4. School Jokes for Kids
- Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake 🍰
- What’s the king of the pencil case? The ruler ✏️
- Why did the computer go to art class? To improve its graphics 💻
- How do you get straight A’s? By using a ruler 📏
- Why did the math book look sad? It had too many problems ➕➖
- What do you call friends you like math with? Alge-bros 📚
- Why was the music teacher so good at baseball? She had the perfect pitch 🎵
- Why don’t you ever trust stairs? They’re always up to something 🪜
- What’s a ghost’s favorite subject? Spelling 👻
- Why did the geography book break up with the history book? It had too many dates 📆
- Why did the marker go out with the pencil? It wanted to draw some attention 🖊️
- Why do scissors always win arguments? They have a cutting edge ✂️
- What do you get when you cross a teacher with a vampire? Lots of blood tests 🧛
- Why was the chalk late to class? It got stuck in traffic 🚗
🌍 5. Nature Jokes for Kids
- Why are trees so smart? They have lots of bark and a lot of root knowledge 🌳
- What does a cloud wear under its raincoat? Thunderwear ⛈️
- Why did the sun go to school? To get brighter ☀️
- How do mountains stay warm? They put on snowcaps 🏔️
- What did the volcano say to its partner? I lava you ❤️
- Why did the leaf go to the doctor? It was feeling green 🍃
- What’s a tornado’s favorite game? Twister 🌪️
- Why don’t flowers drive? They take the petals 🚗🌸
- What do you call a grumpy insect? A crabby-crawler 🐛
- Why was the river so rich? It had two banks 🏦
- What’s a frog’s favorite candy? Lollihops 🐸
- Why was the mushroom invited to the party? He was a fungi 🍄
- What does a snowman eat for breakfast? Snowflakes ❄️
- Why don’t mountains get cold? They have snow caps 🏔️
🦸 6. Superhero Jokes for Kids
- Why did Batman go to the bakery? He wanted a hero sandwich 🦇
- What’s Spider-Man’s favorite type of rice? Uncle Ben’s 🍚
- Why did Superman cross the road? To save the chicken 🐔
- How does Wonder Woman keep her hair in place? With super gel 💪
- Why did Iron Man go to art class? He wanted to draw his armor 🎨
- What’s Captain America’s favorite drink? Shield-ade 🛡️
- Why was the Flash late? He took a quick nap 💤
- Why did Thor bring a ladder? He wanted to reach the high notes 🔨🎵
- How does Hulk like his steak? Smashed 🥩
- What is Black Panther’s favorite sport? Cat-ch 🐾
- Why did the villains go to school? To improve their evil plans 🏫
- What’s Spider-Man’s favorite kind of rice? Web-ried rice 🍚
- How does Batman’s mom call him to dinner? Dinner dinner dinner dinner Batman! 🎶
- Why is Aquaman so good at swimming? He always goes with the flow 🌊
🚪 Knock Knock Jokes for Kids
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Cow says.
Cow says who?
Cow says moooo! 🐮 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s cold out here! 🥬 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry, it’s just a joke! 😢😂 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
ICE CREAM every time I see a scary movie! 🍦 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you and I miss you! 🫒❤️ - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes the police! Open up! 🚓 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Atch.
Atch who?
Bless you! 🤧 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome! 😄 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the suitcase, you load the car! 🧳 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up and open the door! 🏃♂️ - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Butter.
Butter who?
Butter let me in or I’ll melt! 🧈 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you going to let me in? 🍊 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Annie.
Annie who?
Annie thing you can do, I can do better! 🎶 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Beets.
Beets who?
Beets me who’s knocking! 😜 - Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Woo.
Woo who?
Calm down, it’s just a joke! 😂
🚗 7. Travel Jokes for Kids
- Why did the plane get sent to its room? For bad altitude ✈️
- Why did the car blush? It saw the traffic light 🚦
- How do you know trains are friendly? They always chug along 🚂
- Why was the bicycle so tired? It was two-tired 🚴
- What do you call a sleeping bus? A snore-coach 🚌
- Why did the boat blush? It saw the ocean’s bottom ⛵
- How do you organize a space party? You planet 🌍
- Why was the road so angry? People kept crossing it 🛣️
- What’s a car’s favorite meal? Brake-fast 🚗🍳
- Why don’t submarines share? They’re a little shellfish 🐚
- Why was the train so polite? It always said choo-please 🚆
- What do you call a car that tells jokes? A comedi-car 🚘
- Why did the scooter get promoted? It was on a roll 🛵
- Why was the plane so happy? It had a great flight crew 👨✈️
🎨 8. Art Jokes for Kids
- Why did the crayon quit? It was feeling dull 🖍️
- What’s an artist’s favorite fruit? A paint-apple 🍏
- Why did the pencil cross the road? To draw attention ✏️
- How does a paintbrush say goodbye? Paint you later 🎨
- Why did the marker get in trouble? It crossed the line 🖊️
- What’s a painter’s favorite snack? Chips and dip 🎨
- Why was the art teacher so happy? She drew a great crowd 🖼️
- Why don’t artists get lost? They always follow their sketch 🗺️
- What’s a cat’s favorite color? Purr-ple 🐱
- How do you fix a broken canvas? With paint tape 🖌️
- What did the paint say to the wall? I’ve got you covered 🏠
- Why was the sculpture smiling? It had a chiseled jawline 🗿
- What’s an artist’s favorite type of shoe? Sketchers 👟
- Why did the doodle cross the paper? To get to the other side 📄
🤡 9. Silly One-Liners for Kids
- I told my computer a joke, but it didn’t get it — no sense of humor 💻
- I’m reading a book on anti-gravity — it’s impossible to put down 📚
- Parallel lines have so much in common — it’s a shame they’ll never meet ➖
- My dog can do magic — he’s a labracadabrador 🐕
- I used to play piano by ear, now I use my hands 🎹
- I would tell you a pizza joke, but it’s too cheesy 🍕
- I’m friends with all electricians — we have good current connections ⚡
- My watch is broken, but it’s timeless ⌚
- I’d tell you a chemistry joke, but I wouldn’t get a reaction ⚗️
- I went to the bank with a ladder — I wanted to check my balance 🪜
- I’m on a seafood diet — I see food and eat it 🦀
- My calendar is full of dates — but none are fruit 🍇
- I told the bakery a joke, and they gave me a roll 🥖
- My broom’s in a hurry — it swept away 🧹
😂 Funny Jokes for Kids (Age 8–9)
- Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems!
- What did one ocean say to the other ocean? Nothing, they just waved! 🌊
- Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she’ll let it go! ❄️
- What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese! 🧀
- What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer! 🐂💤
- Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one! ⛳
- What’s a skeleton’s favorite instrument? The trom-bone! 💀🎺
- What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite! 🧛♂️☃️
- What kind of music do mummies listen to? Wrap music! 🏺🎶
- Why are ghosts bad liars? Because they are too transparent! 👻
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! 🌾
- What kind of key opens a banana? A monkey! 🐒
- What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! 🐻
- What’s fast, loud, and crunchy? A rocket chip! 🚀🍪
- Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a virus! 💻🤒
🎭 10. How to Use These Jokes in a Funny Way
To make these jokes even funnier for kids:
- Add sound effects – Use silly voices, animal sounds, or exaggerated noises.
- Act them out – Use hand gestures or facial expressions for extra laughs.
- Time it well – Deliver the punchline after a playful pause.
- Make it interactive – Let kids guess the punchline before you reveal it.
- Mix it into daily life – Slip a joke into a lunchbox note or bedtime story.
❓ FAQs About Kids Jokes
1. Are kids jokes educational?
Yes! They help with language skills, memory, and social interaction.
2. Can I use these jokes for school events?
Absolutely — they’re safe, clean, and perfect for kids.
3. What’s the best way to tell jokes to kids?
Use humor, facial expressions, and interactive delivery.
4. Can these jokes work for birthday parties?
Yes — they make great icebreakers and entertainment.
5. Do kids like puns?
Definitely! Kids love wordplay once they understand the double meanings.
🎯 Conclusion
Jokes aren’t just for fun — they’re little bursts of joy that bring people together.
Whether it’s at home, in the classroom, or at a party, these 138+ kids jokes are sure to spread smiles and laughter.
Keep them handy, share them often, and watch the world around you get a little brighter with every giggle. 🌟
Joseph Henry is the creative mind behind PunsMarkete, spreading smiles one clever pun and joke at a time. He believes laughter is the shortest distance between people.
