Get ready to laugh out loud! Whether you’re a silly 7-year-old, a giggling grown-up, or somewhere in between, there’s nothing quite like a good joke to make your day brighter. Jokes are more than just funny—they help kids get creative, boost confidence, and bring families closer together with shared smiles and goofy punchlines.
That’s why we’ve gathered 200 of the silliest, punniest, and most giggle-worthy jokes that are perfect for kids aged 5 to 12. These clean, kid-approved jokes are great for bedtime chuckles, lunchbox surprises, car rides, classroom breaks, or just sharing laughs with friends and family. From animals and food to school, monsters, and fairytales, there’s a joke here for every kind of kid and every kind of giggle.
So sit back, grab your laughiest laugh, and get ready to LOL your way through joke after joke. Let the giggle-fest begin! 😄🎉
Animal Jokes
Why did the cat sit on the computer?
Because it wanted to keep an eye on the mouse!
Why don’t fish do well in school?
Because they work below C-level!
What do you get when you cross a snake and a pie?
A python a la mode!
Why was the lion always losing at cards?
Because he was playing with a cheetah!
What do frogs wear in summer?
Open toad sandals!
Why don’t giraffes do well at hide-and-seek?
Because they’re always spotted!
Why did the turtle cross the road?
To get to the Shell station!
How do bees brush their hair?
With honeycombs!
What do you call a deer with no eyes?
No eye-deer!
Why do cows wear bells?
Because their horns don’t work!
What did the dolphin say when he made a mistake?
Oops, my bad-fin!
Why did the bear bring a backpack?
Because it wanted to go on a “panda-monium” adventure!
What kind of dog loves bubble baths?
A shampoo-dle!
What did the snail say while riding the turtle?
Wheeeee!
Why are leopards bad at playing hide-and-seek?
Because they’re always spotted!
What do you call a sheep with no legs?
A cloud!
Why do fish live in saltwater?
Because pepper makes them sneeze!
What did the owl say to his crush?
Owl be yours forever!
What do pigs use to write letters?
Pork-quills!
How do cats end a fight?
They hiss and make up!
Food Jokes
Why did the bread break up with the butter?
Because it was too clingy!
Why didn’t the egg tell any jokes?
It didn’t want to crack up!
What kind of music does cheese like?
R’n’Brie!
What did the lettuce say to the celery?
Quit stalking me!
Why did the grapes stop in the middle of the road?
Because they ran out of juice!
What do cupcakes do at school?
They get frosted during recess!
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it… with some jelly!
What did one slice of toast say to the other at a party?
You’re my butter half!
Why was the peanut butter upset?
Because it was in a jam!
How do you make a lemon giggle?
Tickle its zest!
What’s a skeleton’s least favorite snack?
Spare ribs!
What did the popcorn say to the butter?
You’re poppin’!
Why was the salad embarrassed?
Because it saw the dressing!
What do you call a scared noodle?
Fettuccine Afraid-o!
What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
What kind of vegetable is cool but not that smart?
A rad-ish!
What’s the smartest fruit?
A brain-ana!
What do milk and cookies do when they grow up?
They go on dates!
What happens when you tell a taco a joke?
It falls apart laughing!
Why did the chicken sit on the fork?
It wanted to hatch a lunch!
School Jokes
Why was the teacher on time every day?
Because she had a class act!
What’s the best tool for math class?
Multi-plyers!
What did the crayon say to the pencil?
Color me impressed!
What do you call a nervous juggler at show-and-tell?
A shaky presentation!
What do you call a student who loves to draw birds?
A feather scholar!
Why didn’t the glue stick get into trouble?
Because it always held things together!
What do you get when you throw a book at a teacher?
Suspended!
Why did the ruler break up with the compass?
Because it had too many angles!
Why don’t pencils ever win races?
They always draw!
What does a teacher do when they’re cold?
They go to the chalkboard to draw warmth!
What’s the noisiest subject in school?
History—it’s always making headlines!
Why did the backpack go to therapy?
It had too much emotional baggage!
Why did the paper get detention?
It couldn’t keep its margins straight!
Why did the stapler apply for a new job?
It felt too pressed at work!
Why do calculators never gossip?
They always keep things confidential!
What’s a science teacher’s favorite plant?
The stem!
Why did the chalkboard cry?
It was erased from memory!
Why was the report card wet?
Because it was below C-level!
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
Supplies!
What do librarians take when they go hiking?
Bookworms!
Knock-Knock Jokes
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter open the door, I’m freezing!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Broccoli.
Broccoli who?
Broccoli doesn’t have a last name!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Figs.
Figs who?
Figs the doorbell, it’s not working!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use, I forgot the punchline!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Doughnut.
Doughnut who?
Doughnut forget to laugh!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
I didn’t know you were an owl!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream if you don’t let me in!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the suitcase, let’s go!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Yeti.
Yeti who?
Yeti or not, here I come!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Beak.
Beak who?
Beak careful, I’m telling bird jokes!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Pencil.
Pencil who?
Pencil fall down if you don’t hold it!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Egg.
Egg who?
Eggcited to see you!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Leaf.
Leaf who?
Leaf me alone, I’m hiding!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Olaf.
Olaf who?
Olaf you very much!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes a very bad joke!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome again!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Howard.
Howard who?
Howard you like to hear more jokes?
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Peas.
Peas who?
Peas give me a chance to explain!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Wanda.
Wanda who?
Wanda know who keeps knocking?
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up and answer!
Holiday Jokes
Why does Santa go down chimneys?
Because it soots him!
What do ghosts eat for dessert?
Boo-berry pie!
Why did the turkey join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
What did the leprechaun say when the video ended?
That’s a wrap, shamrock!
Why do mummies love holidays?
Because they get to unwind!
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted flakes!
Why did the Easter egg hide?
Because it was a little chicken!
How does a vampire start a letter?
Tomb it may concern…
What do elves use to take notes in school?
Their elf-abet!
Why do witches ride brooms?
Because vacuum cleaners are too noisy!
What’s a zombie’s favorite holiday?
Franksgiving!
What do reindeer say before they tell a joke?
This one will sleigh you!
What do you call a snowman on vacation?
A puddle!
Why don’t ghosts like rain?
It dampens their spirits!
What did one firecracker say to the other?
My pop is louder than yours!
What’s a skeleton’s favorite holiday?
Halloween, because it’s bone-chilling fun!
Why did the bunny cross the road?
To show the chicken how it’s done!
Why did the calendar bring a suitcase to the party?
It was ready for New Year’s!
Why was the leprechaun kicked out of the casino?
He was a little green with envy!
What do you call Santa when he acts up?
Krisp Kringle!
Silly Riddles
What has hands but can’t clap?
A clock!
What has a face but no eyes, mouth, or nose?
A clock again!
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel!
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age!
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold!
What has one eye but can’t see?
A needle!
What’s full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge!
What can travel around the world while staying in the same corner?
A stamp!
What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
Your name!
What’s as light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold it for long?
Your breath!
What has four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three in the evening?
A human!
What comes down but never goes up?
Rain!
What has a neck but no head?
A bottle!
What has a bottom at the top?
Your legs!
What kind of band never plays music?
A rubber band!
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M!
What word is spelled incorrectly in every dictionary?
Incorrectly!
What has legs but can’t walk?
A table!
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. What am I?
An echo!
What has keys but can’t open doors?
A piano!
One-Liners
Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she’ll let it go!
I used to play piano by ear—
But now I use my hands!
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
Parallel lines have so much in common—
It’s a shame they’ll never meet!
I ate a clock yesterday—
It was very time-consuming!
What do you call a dog magician?
A labracadabrador!
I told a joke about paper—
But it was tearable!
My dog loves classical music—
He has real barkestra talent!
Why did the broom get promoted?
It swept the competition!
I’m on a seafood diet—
I see food and I eat it!
I would tell you a joke about pizza—
But it’s too cheesy!
I used to hate facial hair—
But then it grew on me!
I stayed up all night wondering where the sun went—
Then it dawned on me!
I’m friends with all electricians—
We have good current connections!
Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They’d crack each other up!
Why did the chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
I made a pun about the wind—
But it blows!
Did you hear the joke about the roof?
Never mind, it’s over your head!
I used to be afraid of hurdles—
But I got over it!
I tried to take a selfie with my coffee—
But it was too muggy!
Nature Jokes
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree!
Why don’t trees like riddles?
They always get stumped!
What did the cloud wear under its raincoat?
Thunderwear!
What do you call a grumpy mountain?
A hill with an attitude!
Why did the sun go to school?
To get a little brighter!
What do you call a storm that tells jokes?
A pun-derstorm!
How does the moon cut his hair?
Eclipse it!
What did one flower say to the other?
I’m falling for you!
Why do trees hate tests?
Because they get nervous during pop quizzes!
Why did the leaf go to therapy?
It had too many issues!
What kind of plant talks the most?
A chit-chat cactus!
What’s a tree’s favorite drink?
Root beer!
Why was the wind so popular?
It was always blowing people away!
What do you call a lazy sunbeam?
A light sleeper!
Why did the garden go to school?
To grow its knowledge!
What does the rain wear to a fancy event?
A rainbow tie!
How do trees get on the internet?
They log in!
Why are flowers always so happy?
Because they’re always blooming!
What’s a cloud’s favorite board game?
Monopoly—because they own the sky!
Why don’t flowers drive?
Because they take the pollen express!
Monster Jokes
Why did the monster eat a light bulb?
Because he wanted a light snack!
What’s a ghost’s favorite fruit?
Boo-berries!
Why was Frankenstein so good at baseball?
Because he had a monster bat!
Where do monsters go swimming?
The Dead Sea!
What did the zombie say after eating a clown?
That tasted funny!
What kind of monster is the best dancer?
The boogieman!
Why don’t vampires like garlic bread?
It’s too bitey!
What’s a mummy’s favorite kind of music?
Wrap music!
How do you make a skeleton laugh?
Tickle its funny bone!
What do you call a monster with no neck?
The Lost Head!
Why did the vampire get a job at the blood bank?
For the perks!
Where do ghosts mail letters?
The ghost office!
What’s a monster’s favorite dessert?
I-scream!
Why was the werewolf nervous at school?
Because it was a full moon test!
Why did the witch fail art class?
She couldn’t draw blood!
What do you call a polite monster?
A siren!
Why did Dracula become a vegetarian?
Because biting necks was a pain in the neck!
How does a monster count to ten?
On its fingers and fangs!
What game do baby zombies play?
Peek-a-BOO!
Where do monsters get their mail?
In their scream-mail box!
Fantasy & Fairytale Jokes
What’s a wizard’s favorite subject in school?
Spelling!
Why don’t dragons eat clowns?
They taste funny!
Why did Cinderella get kicked off the soccer team?
She kept running away from the ball!
What do you call a sleeping unicorn?
A snore-icorn!
Why did the knight wear sneakers?
For knight-time comfort!
What’s a fairy’s favorite ride?
The butterfly coaster!
How do trolls stay in shape?
Bridge aerobics!
Why did the princess go to music school?
She wanted to hit the high notes!
What do elves use to surf the web?
The inter-nettle!
What’s a goblin’s favorite meal?
Ghoul-ash!
Why did the mermaid blush?
Because the seaweed!
What’s a genie’s favorite sport?
Wishball!
What do fairies sleep in?
Flower beds!
Why couldn’t the ogre go to school?
He got stuck under the bridge!
What do dragons use to clean their teeth?
Fire floss!
Why don’t magical creatures use phones?
They prefer spell-casting!
What did the troll say at dinner?
“This bridge stew is delicious!”
What do wizards do when they’re bored?
Spell out jokes!
What’s a unicorn’s favorite game?
Horn-tag!
Why did the storybook characters get along?
They were on the same page!
And there you have it—200 laugh-out-loud jokes to keep the fun going all day long! Whether you chuckled at a chicken joke, giggled at a goofy riddle, or snorted at a silly one-liner, we hope these jokes brought a big smile to your face. Laughter is one of the best ways to learn, bond, and brighten someone’s day—and it’s even better when it’s shared.