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The Best (and safest) Jokes For Kids

It's no secret that kids love to laugh—and nothing brings out the giggles quite like a good joke. While some imaginative children can dream up their own punchlines, most little comedians need a bit of inspiration to get started. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate collection of jokes for kids that are clean, silly, and guaranteed to make everyone smile.

From classic knock-knock jokes to themed laughs about birthdays, pirates, animals, holidays, and more, there’s something here for every funny bone. Whether you're at home, on a road trip, or looking for a screen-free activity, these funny jokes for kids are perfect for sharing some light-hearted fun. Get ready to laugh together—because when kids start telling jokes, the joy is truly contagious!

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😄 Jokes For Kids

Why did the student eat his homework?
Because his teacher told him it was a piece of cake!
Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
Because he was stuffed!
What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping?
A dino-snore!
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because he wanted to go to high school!
What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back?
A stick!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems!
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
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🤣 Funny Jokes For Kids

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 do you call a pig that does karate?
A pork chop!
Why can't a nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot!
What do you call a bear with no ears?
B!
Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired!
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh!
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling crumbly!
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🤪 Silly Jokes For Kids

Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired!
What do you call cheese that isn't yours?
Nacho cheese!
Why don't eggs tell jokes?
They'd crack each other up!
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
What do you call a duck that gets all A's?
A wise quacker!
Why did the banana go to the hospital?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
Why did the kid throw his clock out the window?
He wanted to see time fly!
What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A puddle!
Why did the chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
What do you call a dog magician?
A labracadabrador!
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👍 Good Jokes For Kids

What did one wall say to the other wall?
I'll meet you at the corner!
Why don't skeletons fight each other?
They don't have the guts!
What do clouds wear?
Thunderwear!
What did the grape say when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
Why can't a bicycle stand up by itself?
It's two-tired!
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake!
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because he wanted to go to high school!
What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back?
A stick!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
Because he was stuffed!
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🌟 Best Jokes For Kids

What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree!
What did the ocean say to the shore?
Nothing, it just waved!
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems!
What do you call a fish wearing a crown?
King salmon!
Why did the kid throw his clock out the window?
He wanted to see time fly!
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
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🌽 Corny Jokes For Kids

What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?
Where's popcorn?
What do you call a sleeping pizza?
A pizzzzza!
Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling crumbly!
What do you call a pig that does karate?
A pork chop!
Why did the jellybean go to school?
To become a smartie!
Why did the banana go to the hospital?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because he wanted to go to high school!
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
Why did the chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
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👨 Funny Dad Jokes For Kids

What do you call a can opener that doesn't work?
A can't opener!
What do you call a factory that makes okay products?
A satisfactory!
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
What did the grape say when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
Why don't eggs tell jokes?
They'd crack each other up!
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems!
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
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👔 Dad Jokes For Kids

Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems!
What do you call a factory that makes okay products?
A satisfactory!
What do you call a can opener that doesn't work?
A can't opener!
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake!
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because he wanted to go to high school!
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
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👩 Mom Jokes For Kids

Why did mom bring a ladder to the kitchen?
Because she wanted to reach new heights in cooking!
What did mom say to the tomato?
Catch up!
Why did mom put her money in the blender?
She wanted to make some liquid assets!
Why did mom sit on the clock?
She wanted to be on time!
Why did mom go to school?
To get her degree in mom-ology!
Why did mom take a pencil to bed?
To draw the curtains!
Why did mom bring a spoon to the computer?
To stir up the internet!
Why did mom put her shoes on the table?
She wanted to put her best foot forward!
Why did mom go to the bakery?
Because she kneaded some dough!
Why did mom bring a broom to the party?
To sweep everyone off their feet!
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💝 Your Mom Jokes For Kids

Your mom is so good at cooking, even the smoke alarm cheers her on!
Yay, dinner time!
Your mom is so kind, even the grumpy cat smiles at her!
Meow-velous!
Your mom is so smart, calculators ask her for help!
She’s a math magician!
Your mom is so funny, even the walls crack up!
That’s wall-arious!
Your mom is so cool, snowmen ask her for tips!
Frosty fun!
Your mom is so fast, she can catch up with ketchup!
Zoom zoom!
Your mom is so creative, crayons ask her for ideas!
Colorful thinking!
Your mom is so sweet, bees want her honey recipe!
Buzz-worthy!
Your mom is so bright, the sun wears sunglasses!
Shine on!
Your mom is so musical, even the radio listens to her!
Tune in!
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💖 Yo Mama Jokes For Kids

Yo mama is so sweet, even candy asks for her autograph!
Sugar star!
Yo mama is so smart, her brain has its own library card!
Book it!
Yo mama is so funny, even the calendar cracks up!
Date with laughter!
Yo mama is so cool, penguins ask her for advice!
Ice, ice, baby!
Yo mama is so kind, even the grumpy clouds smile at her!
Sunny days!
Yo mama is so fast, cheetahs ask for her autograph!
Speedy!
Yo mama is so creative, paintbrushes ask for lessons!
Art attack!
Yo mama is so musical, pianos ask her to play!
Key performer!
Yo mama is so bright, stars ask her to shine less!
Twinkle, twinkle!
Yo mama is so strong, even superheroes ask for tips!
Heroic!
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🎈 Jokes For Kids (8–9)

Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because he wanted to go to high school!
What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping?
A dino-snore!
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake!
Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
Because he was stuffed!
What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back?
A stick!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems!
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
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🎪 Jokes For Kids (10–11)

Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired!
Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
Why did the kid throw his clock out the window?
He wanted to see time fly!
What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A puddle!
Why did the chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
What do you call a dog magician?
A labracadabrador!
Why did the banana go to the hospital?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
Why did the kid bring a pencil to the party?
Because he wanted to draw attention!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems!
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🚪 Knock Knock Jokes

Knock knock! Who's there? Nobel. Nobel who?
No bell, that’s why I’m knocking!
Knock knock! Who's there? Owls say. Owls say who?
Yes, they do! (Who! Who!)
Knock knock! Who's there? Harry. Harry who?
Harry up and answer the door, it’s freezing out here!
Knock knock! Who's there? Ya. Ya who?
No thanks, I prefer Google!
Knock knock! Who's there? Tank. Tank who?
You’re welcome! (But seriously, I’m a tank, let me roll in!)
Knock knock! Who's there? Butter. Butter who?
Butter let me in or I’ll melt out here!
Knock knock! Who's there? Ice cream. Ice cream who?
Ice cream so you can hear me! Open up!
Knock knock! Who's there? Atch. Atch who?
Bless you! (Did you sneeze?)
Knock knock! Who's there? To. To who?
To whom
Knock knock! Who's there? Boo. Boo who?
Don't cry, it's just a joke!
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🎄 Christmas Jokes

What do elves use to take notes in school?
Their elf-abet!
Why was the snowman looking through the bag of carrots?
He was picking his nose!
What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog?
Frostbite!
What do you call a cat on the beach during Christmas time?
Sandy Claws!
Why did Santa go to music school?
To improve his wrapping skills!
What do you call a reindeer with bad manners?
Rude-olph!
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes!
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?
It needed a trim!
What do you get when you cross a bell with a skunk?
Jingle smells!
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🎃 Halloween Jokes

Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance?
Because he had no body to go with!
What do you call a witch who lives at the beach?
A sand-witch!
Why are ghosts bad at lying?
Because you can see right through them!
What do you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman?
Frostbite!
Why did the mummy go to school?
To learn how to be unwrapped!
What do you call a monster who loves to dance?
The boogieman!
Why did the vampire read the newspaper?
He heard it had great circulation!
What do you call a skeleton who won’t work?
Lazy bones!
Why did the ghost go into the bar?
For the boos!
What do you call two witches who share a room?
Broommates!
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🦃 Thanksgiving Jokes

Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing!
What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo?
A turkey that can pluck itself!
Why did the turkey sit on the drumstick?
Because he wanted to be a chicken drummer!
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot!
Why did the turkey get in trouble at school?
He used fowl language!
What do you call a stuffed animal on Thanksgiving?
A turkey!
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🤡 April Fools Jokes

Why was the math book sad on April Fools’ Day?
Because it had too many problems!
What do you call a joke that isn’t funny on April 1st?
A practical yawn!
Why did the kid put sugar under his pillow on April Fools’?
To have sweet dreams!
Why did the chicken cross the playground on April Fools’?
To trick the other side!
What do you call a fish that plays pranks?
A practical joker!
Why did the banana slip on April Fools’ Day?
Because it was peeling silly!
Why did the teacher wear sunglasses on April 1st?
Because her students were so bright!
Why did the computer go to the doctor on April Fools’?
Because it had a virus prank!
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school on April 1st?
To pull a high-level prank!
Why did the clock go to the principal’s office on April Fools’?
For tocking too much!
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🎂 Birthday Jokes

What do you always get on your birthday?
Another year older!
Why did the birthday cake go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling crumby!
What kind of music is scary for birthday balloons?
Pop music!
Why did the teddy bear refuse a slice of birthday cake?
Because he was stuffed!
What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday?
Hoppy Birthday!
Why did the kid put candles on the toilet?
He wanted a birthday potty!
What did the cake say to the fork?
You want a piece of me?
Why was the math book excited for its birthday?
Because it wanted to celebrate its prime years!
What do you call a birthday party for cats?
A purr-ty!
Why did the kid eat his birthday card?
Because it was a piece of cake!
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💖 Valentine’s Day Jokes

What did one volcano say to the other on Valentine’s Day?
I lava you!
What did the stamp say to the envelope on Valentine’s Day?
I’m stuck on you!
What do you call two birds in love?
Tweethearts!
What did the paper clip say to the magnet?
I find you very attractive!
What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus?
I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand!
What did one light bulb say to the other on Valentine’s Day?
I love you a whole watt!
What did the squirrel say to his Valentine?
I’m nuts about you!
What did the calculator say to the pencil on Valentine’s Day?
You can count on me!
What did the chocolate syrup say to the ice cream?
I’m sweet on you!
What did the drum say to the other drum on Valentine’s Day?
My heart beats for you!
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🐰 Easter Jokes

Why did the Easter egg hide?
Because it was a little chicken!
What kind of music do bunnies like?
Hip hop!
Why did the Easter Bunny cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
What do you call a rabbit with fleas?
Bugs Bunny!
How does the Easter Bunny stay in shape?
Eggs-ercise!
What do you call a mischievous egg?
A practical yolker!
Why did the Easter Bunny go to school?
To get egg-cellent grades!
What do you call a line of rabbits hopping backward?
A receding hare-line!
Why did the egg go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling a little cracked!
What do you call a rabbit who tells jokes?
A funny bunny!
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❄️ Winter Jokes

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes!
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
Why did the girl keep her trumpet out in the snow?
Because she liked cool music!
What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A puddle!
Why did the boy throw a snowball at the computer?
He wanted to have a snow crash!
What do you call a penguin in the desert?
Lost!
Why did the snowman call his dog Frost?
Because Frost bites!
What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frostbite!
Why did the snowman go to the party?
Because he heard it was going to be a cool event!
What do you call a snowman with a carrot nose?
Anything you want, he can’t hear you!
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🌸 Spring Jokes For Kids

Why is the letter A like a flower?
Because a bee comes after it!
What do you call a rabbit with fleas?
Bugs Bunny!
Why did the bird go to the hospital?
To get a tweetment!
What do you call a grizzly bear caught in the rain?
A drizzly bear!
Why did the tree go to the dentist?
To get a root canal!
What do you call a sheep covered in chocolate?
A candy baa!
Why did the gardener plant a seed in the pond?
To grow a water-melon!
What do you call a flower that runs on electricity?
A power plant!
Why did the bee get married?
Because he found his honey!
What do you call a snowman in the spring?
A puddle!
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☀️ Summer Jokes For Kids

What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A puddle!
Why do fish swim in salt water?
Because pepper makes them sneeze!
What do you call a dog at the beach?
A hot dog!
Why did the sun go to school?
To get a little brighter!
What do you call a seagull that flies over the bay?
A bagel!
Why did the ice cream truck break down?
Because of the rocky road!
What do you call a cat at the beach?
Sandy claws!
Why did the kid bring a towel to the pool?
Because he wanted to have a dry sense of humor!
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh!
Why did the watermelon have a fancy wedding?
Because it cantaloupe!
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🍂 Fall Jokes For Kids

Why did the tree worry that he would never get his leaves back after autumn?
He was afraid he’d never leaf again!
What did one autumn leaf say to another?
I’m falling for you!
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash!
Why did the apple stop in the middle of the road?
Because he ran out of juice!
What do you call a tree that doubts autumn?
Disbe-leaf!
Why did the squirrel swim on his back?
To keep his nuts dry!
What’s the cutest season?
Awww-tumn!
Why did the turkey cross the road in autumn?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
What do you call a large pile of leaves?
The Great Barrier Leaf!
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🔢 Math Jokes For Kids

Why was the math book sad?
Because it had too many problems!
Why was the equal sign so humble?
Because he knew he wasn’t greater than or less than anyone else!
Why did the student do multiplication problems on the floor?
The teacher told him not to use tables!
Why did the two fours skip lunch?
Because they already eight!
Why did the math teacher call the doctor?
Because she had too many problems!
Why did the number 6 hate 7?
Because 7 8 9!
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems!
Why did the student wear glasses in math class?
To improve di-vision!
Why did the math teacher love geometry?
Because it was just plane fun!
Why did the student eat his math homework?
Because it was a piece of pi!
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🐾 Animal Jokes For Kids

Why did the cow win an award?
Because she was outstanding in her field!
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh!
Why did the chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
Why don’t elephants use computers?
Because they’re afraid of the mouse!
What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bulldozer!
Why did the duck get a job?
He was a real quack-up!
Why did the sheep cross the road?
To get to the baa-baa shop!
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
Why don’t cats play poker in the jungle?
Too many cheetahs!
Why did the dog sit in the shade?
Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog!
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🐶 Dog Jokes For Kids

What kind of dog loves indulging in a daily bath?
A shampoo-dle!
Why did the dog sit in the shade?
Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog!
What do you call a dog magician?
A labracadabrador!
Why did the dog cross the road?
To get to the barking lot!
What do you call a dog that can tell time?
A watch dog!
Why did the dog go to school?
To become a labra-cadet!
What do you call a dog that designs buildings?
A bark-itect!
Why did the dog bring toilet paper to the party?
He was a party pooper!
What do you call a dog that can sing?
A melody shepherd!
Why did the dog wear a sweater?
Because he was a chilly dog!
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🐄 Cow Jokes For Kids

Why did the cow win an award?
Because she was outstanding in her field!
What do you call a cow with no legs?
Ground beef!
What do you call a cow that just had a baby?
Decalfinated!
Why do cows wear bells?
Because their horns don’t work!
What do you call a sleeping cow?
A bulldozer!
Why did the cow cross the road?
To get to the udder side!
What do you call a cow that can play a musical instrument?
A moo-sician!
Why did the cow go to space?
To visit the Milky Way!
What do you call a cow that tells jokes?
A laughing stock!
Why did the cow become an astronaut?
So she could see the moooon!
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🦃 Turkey Jokes For Kids

Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing!
What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo?
A turkey that can pluck itself!
Why did the turkey sit on the drumstick?
Because he wanted to be a chicken drummer!
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot!
Why did the turkey get in trouble at school?
He used fowl language!
What do you call a stuffed animal on Thanksgiving?
A turkey!
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What makes a good joke for kids?

Good jokes for kids are simple, easy to understand, and use wordplay that children can grasp. They should be clean and age-appropriate, avoiding anything mean or confusing. The best kids' jokes often involve silly situations, animals, or familiar objects from their daily lives. Puns and knock-knock jokes work well because they play with words in ways that help children develop language skills while making them laugh. Remember, the sillier the better—kids love absurd humor that surprises them!

Why are jokes important for children?

Jokes are more than just fun—they help children develop important skills! When kids tell and understand jokes, they're building language abilities, learning about different meanings of words, and developing social skills. Humor helps children connect with others, boosts their confidence when they make someone laugh, and teaches them not to take everything too seriously. Jokes can also help reduce stress and create positive moments between parents and children. Plus, the cognitive skills needed to understand punchlines actually support brain development and creative thinking.

How can parents use jokes with their kids?

Parents can use jokes as a wonderful bonding tool with their children! Try starting a joke-of-the-day tradition at breakfast or dinner, or keep a joke jar that family members can add to and draw from. Jokes make great additions to lunch box notes or bedtime routines. When traveling or waiting somewhere, joke-telling games can turn boring moments into fun ones. Parents can also use humor to lighten tense situations or teach children to laugh at small mistakes. The most important thing is to laugh together—even at the silliest jokes—which creates warm memories and shows children that joy is an important part of life.

What types of jokes do kids enjoy most?

Kids typically enjoy jokes that match their developmental stage. Young children (ages 3-6) love simple, silly jokes with physical humor or obvious punchlines. Elementary-aged kids (7-10) start enjoying wordplay, puns, and knock-knock jokes as they understand language better. Older kids (10+) begin appreciating more complex humor with double meanings. Across all ages, jokes about animals, food, body functions, and everyday situations are usually hits! Visual jokes and riddles with surprising answers also work well. The best way to find what your child enjoys is to try different jokes and see what makes them laugh the hardest.

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