90+ Funny Jokes for Kids: Clean, Silly & Easy to Tell
Kids love jokes because they get to be the one who knows the answer. These jokes for kids are short, clean and easy to remember, so even little ones can tell them at the dinner table, in class or on a long car ride.
Browse super-easy jokes for young kids, animal jokes, school jokes, food jokes, silly science jokes and lunchbox jokes you can tuck into a note. Read the question aloud, let your child guess, then tap Show answer together.
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1Easy Jokes for Little Kids
Simple jokes for ages 4 to 6.
What do you call a dog that's always cold?
A chili dog.
Why did the cat sit on the computer?
To keep an eye on the mouse.
What color is the wind?
Blew.
What do you call a crying cloud?
A rain cloud.
Why do bees hum?
Because they don't know the words.
What do you call a train that sneezes?
An achoo-choo train.
Which animal is the best at baseball?
The bat.
What do you call a cow in an earthquake?
A milkshake.
What is a cat's favourite color?
Purr-ple.
Why did the bunny go to the doctor?
It felt hoppy-less.
What has four wheels and flies?
A garbage truck.
What did the sun say to the moon?
Good night!
2Funny Animal Jokes for Kids
Furry, scaly and feathery giggles.
Why do fish live in salt water?
Because pepper makes them sneeze.
What do you call a bear without any socks?
Bear-foot.
What do you get when you cross a snake and a pie?
A pie-thon.
Why did the elephant paint its toenails red?
So it could hide in strawberry fields.
What do you call a monkey that loves chips?
A chipmunk.
How do you make an elephant float?
Two scoops of ice cream, some root beer and one elephant.
Where do sheep go for a haircut?
The baa-baa shop.
Why are frogs so happy?
They eat whatever bugs them.
What do you call a dog in a heatwave?
A hot dog.
Why don't cats play cards in the jungle?
Too many cheetahs.
What do you call an owl that does magic?
Hoo-dini.
How do penguins drink?
Out of beak-ers.
What do you call a duck that steals?
A robber ducky.
Why do giraffes have long necks?
Their feet smell.
What kind of key opens a banana?
A mon-key.
3School Jokes for Kids
For backpacks, classrooms and homework time.
Why did the teacher write on the window?
She wanted the lesson to be very clear.
What did the pencil say to the paper?
I dot my i's on you.
Why did the pencil get in trouble?
It wouldn't get to the point.
What's a snake's favourite subject?
Hiss-tory.
Why was the music teacher so good at baseball?
She had perfect pitch.
What do you call a teacher who never says your name right?
Miss Pronounce.
Why did the ruler fall asleep?
It was tired of measuring.
What's the king of all school supplies?
The ruler.
Why did the computer go to school?
To get a little smarter.
What do elves learn at school?
The elf-abet.
Why did the student wear glasses in math class?
To improve di-vision.
What do you call a book that's always lost?
A missing chapter.
4Food Jokes for Kids
Yummy jokes for snack time.
Why did the banana go out with the prune?
Because it couldn't find a date.
What do you call a cheese that's sad?
Blue cheese.
Why did the strawberry call for help?
It was in a jam.
What do you call a fake spaghetti?
A noodle-imposter.
What's a ghost's favourite dessert?
I scream.
What did the hamburger name its baby?
Patty.
What kind of nut has no shell?
A doughnut.
Why did the egg hide?
It was a little chicken.
What do you get if you divide a pumpkin by its circumference?
Pumpkin pi.
Why did the cucumber need a lawyer?
It was in a pickle.
What does a nut say when it sneezes?
Cashew!
Why did the bread get a medal?
It was the best thing since sliced bread.
5Silly Science & Space Jokes for Kids
For little scientists and future astronauts.
Why did the sun not go to college?
It already had a million degrees.
How does the moon cut its hair?
Eclipse it.
What did the volcano say to its crush?
I lava you.
Why are astronauts so good at parties?
They know how to make things launch.
What did Earth say to the other planets?
You guys have no life.
How do you know the moon is going broke?
It's down to its last quarter.
Why did the germ cross the microscope?
To get to the other slide.
What kind of music do planets like?
Nep-tunes.
What do you call a tiny magician?
A micro-wizard.
Why did the cloud stay home?
It was feeling a little under the weather.
6Funny Lunchbox Jokes
Short enough to write on a napkin note.
What do you call a sandwich that tells jokes?
A punny sub.
What did the apple say to the orange?
Nothing, apples can't talk.
What do you call a cow with a twitch?
Beef jerky.
What do you call a sleeping pizza?
A piZZZa.
Why did the tomato turn red?
It saw the lettuce changing.
Why did the banana wear sunscreen?
It didn't want to peel.
Why did the juice box go to school?
It wanted to be a smarty-pants.
What did the sandwich say to the lunchbox?
You're my favourite place.
Why do sharks swim in salt water?
Because they can't swim in sandwiches.
What is a pretzel's favourite dance?
The twist.
7Halloween Jokes for Kids
Spooky-silly jokes for costume parties and trick-or-treating.
What do ghosts eat for dinner?
Spook-ghetti.
Why are graveyards so noisy?
Because of all the coffin.
What's a vampire's favourite fruit?
A neck-tarine.
What do you call a witch at the beach?
A sand-witch.
Why do mummies make great spies?
They're good at keeping things under wraps.
What room does a ghost not need?
A living room.
What do you call a cleaning skeleton?
The grim sweeper.
How do monsters like their eggs?
Terri-fried.
What's a ghost's favourite game?
Hide and shriek.
Why did the pumpkin go to the doctor?
It was feeling a little rotten.
8Clean Jokes for Older Kids & Teens
A little more clever, still totally clean.
Why do we tell actors to break a leg?
Because every play has a cast.
What did one hat say to the other?
You stay here, I'll go on ahead.
Why can't you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom?
Because the "p" is silent.
What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back?
A stick.
Why did the belt get arrested?
It held up a pair of pants.
How do you catch a squirrel?
Climb a tree and act like a nut.
Why did the gamer go to the library?
To look for a new level of reading.
What do you call a bear that's stuck in the rain?
A soggy bear.
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them.
What's an astronaut's favourite part of a computer?
The space bar.
Tips for Telling Jokes to Kids
- Keep them short: one quick question and one answer is perfect for young kids.
- Let them guess: asking "What do you think?" makes the punchline more fun.
- Act it out: silly voices and faces make even simple jokes hilarious.
- Explain wordplay gently: if a pun goes over their head, explain it and let them tell it next.
- Build a joke habit: a joke at breakfast or in the lunchbox is a sweet daily tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good joke for kids?
Simple ones work best, like "What color is the wind? Blew" or "What do you call a cow in an earthquake? A milkshake."
What are some clean jokes for kids?
Every joke here is clean. Favourites include "Why do fish live in salt water? Because pepper makes them sneeze" and "What do you call a bear without any socks? Bear-foot."
What are good jokes for a school lunchbox?
Try "What do you call a sleeping pizza? A piZZZa" or "What's a pretzel's favourite dance? The twist."
How do I help my child remember jokes?
Pick two or three short favourites, practise them together, and let your child tell them to family members. Repetition makes them stick.
Want more family fun? Try our riddles for kids, knock knock jokes and would you rather questions for kids. Grown-ups will enjoy our dad jokes too.
