Evander Jones
Is there anything better than the sound of a child’s laughter? A great joke has the power to turn any moment into pure joy. With jokes that are silly, clever, and just the right amount of goofy, these 10 gems are sure to have kids laughing out loud and sharing with their friends!
“What Did the Snail Tell the Cops After He Got Mugged by a Turtle?”
A: “I don’t know, it all happened so fast!”
This joke is gold because the answer flips your expectations. Snails are famously slow, so the idea of a turtle being too fast is hilarious. Imagine a snail sitting in a tiny station reporting an injustice. This one might even have adults giggling. Slow and steady wins the laugh.
“Why Was the Lettuce Embarrassed When It Opened the Refrigerator Door?”
A: “It saw the salad dressing.”
Since the joke combines innocence and wit, it’s ideal for kids. It’s a harmless way to make kids giggle while giving parents a sneaky excuse to mention eating veggies. In addition, it plays on the double meaning of “dressing.” Just don’t leave the salad undressed.
“Why Did the Math Book Look Sad?”
A: “Because it had too many problems.”
Who knew we could get a good laugh out of maths—one of the most hated subjects ever? Anyone who has ever struggled with maths would score this joke an A+ for the clever humor and being relatable. Besides, it’s a smart way to warm up kids to math.
“Why Do Pirates Take So Long to Learn the Alphabet?”
A: “Because they can spend years at C (sea).”
Whoever came up with this joke might be a genius. The pirate setup hooks kids immediately, and the “C” punchline is unexpected and brilliant. It’s the kind of joke that gets funnier when kids try to mimic pirate voices and turn your house into a mini pirate ship.
“What Did 20 Do When It Was Hungry?”
A: “28.” (Twenty ate.)
You can spice things up with some clever wordplay. This rib-tickler makes kids pause, think, and then laugh when they get it. Better still, there’s a bonus—it sneaks a little math into the fun without anyone realizing it. You might hear “28” yelled out randomly for weeks after telling this one.
“What Do You Call a Sleeping Bull?”
A: “A bulldozer.”
The crowd-pleaser is as solid as a bull itself. It’s guaranteed to get laughs because the kids will try painting a mental image of a snoozing bull plowing through fields. Although the answer doesn’t hint at the animal’s impressive power, it’s educational because it combines biology and English.
“What Did the Tie Say to the Hat?”
A: “You go on ahead, and I’ll hang around!”
This hilarious teaser personifies clothing in a way that makes perfect sense: hats go on your head, and ties “hang around” your neck. You get extra points and longer laughs if you tell the joke with a hat and a tie on.
“Why Did the Student Eat His Homework?”
A: “Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.”
Kids are champions at taking things literally, so they’ll love this joke. The playful reminder about the idiom ‘piece of cake’ makes it even better. English class is about to get more fun. Who says laughter and learning can’t go together?
“What Do You Call a Bear With No Teeth?”
A: “A gummy bear.”
Kids LOVE gummy bears, so this rib-tickler doubles as a sweet (pun intended) connection. It’s a well-loved classic that never gets old. Just be prepared for them to ask for gummy snacks right after the punchline. If you hand out a few, they’ll be pleasantly surprised and happily gobble your joke.
“Why Don’t Eggs Tell Jokes?”
A: “Because they’d crack each other up!”
You can tell this one at breakfast. Kids would like this joke because it perfectly blends puns, silliness, and egg-cellent wordplay. It uses crack, as in talking about the eggshell laughing hard and cracking themselves, so it teaches kids a thing or two about wordplay.
