208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

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Looking for some laughs to brighten up your day? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ve compiled a collection of the funniest and wittiest jokes for kids. From silly knock-knock jokes to clever puns, there’s something here for everyone. So get ready to chuckle, giggle, and maybe even snort as you dive into these hilarious jokes for kids.

208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

Get Your Kids to Laugh

Laughter is contagious and has a way of bringing people together. Kids, in particular, have a natural inclination towards humor and love to laugh at anything that tickles their funny bone. Whether it’s a silly pun, a witty one-liner, or a hilarious anecdote, kids are always on the lookout for something that can make them laugh out loud.

In this blog post, we’re going to share some of the funniest jokes for kids that are sure to leave them in stitches. From puns and knock-knock jokes to riddles and funny one-liners, we’ve got it all covered. These jokes are not only hilarious but also age-appropriate and perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy.

So, if you’re looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day or simply want to add some laughter and joy to your family time, then look no further. Get ready to laugh out loud with these rib-tickling jokes that are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face and create unforgettable memories for years to come.

208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

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208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

208 Funny Jokes for Kids

  1. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
  2. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark? Frostbite!
  3. What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
  4. What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator!
  5. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well!
  6. Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it felt crummy!
  7. What’s the best time to go to the dentist? Tooth-hurty!
  8. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A stick!
  9. What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between us, something smells!
  10. What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus!
  11. What do you call a belt made of watches? A waist of time!
  12. What did one wall say to the other wall? I’ll meet you at the corner!
  13. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a baker? Frosty the Doughman!
  14. Why did the math book look so sad? Because it had too many problems!
  15. Why was the computer cold? Because it left its Windows open!
  16. What do you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman? Frostbite!
  17. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
  18. Why was the teacher cross-eyed? Because she couldn’t control her pupils!

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  1. What do you get when you cross a frog with a rabbit? A bunny ribbit!
  2. What did one toilet say to the other toilet? You look flushed!
  3. Why was the broom late? It swept in!
  4. Why did the skeleton go to the party alone? He had no body to go with him!
  5. Why did the hipster burn his tongue? He drank his coffee before it was cool!
  6. Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!
  7. Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? Because it was already stuffed!
  8. Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!
  9. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
  10. What did the ocean say to the shore? Nothing, it just waved!
  11. What’s the best way to watch a fly fishing tournament? Live stream!
  12. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!
208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

More Hilarious Jokes for Kids

  1. Why did the jellybean go to school? To get a degree in candy-ology!
  2. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot!
  3. What did one plate say to the other plate? Dinner’s on me!
  4. What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer!
  5. What do you get when you cross a cow and a duck? Milk and Quackers!
  6. What do you get when you cross a snake and a pie? A python!
  7. What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore!
  8. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
  9. What did one pencil say to the other pencil? You’re looking sharp today!
  10. Why did the dog cross the road? To get to the barking lot!
  11. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman!
  12. What do you get when you cross a kangaroo with a sheep? A woolly jumper!
  13. Why did the crab never share? Because it’s shellfish!
  14. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a lawn mower? Frosty the Snowmower!
  15. What do you call a cow that plays a musical instrument? A moosician!
  16. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work? A can’t opener!
  17. Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts!
  18. What do you call a monster who eats cars? A car-nivore!
  19. Why did the music teacher need a ladder? To reach the high notes!
  20. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a detective? Frosty the Snowsleuth!
  21. Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn’t get a date!
  22. What do you call a bear with no ears? B!
  23. Why did the computer go to the doctor? Because it had a virus!
  24. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a stove? Frosty the Snowoven!
  25. What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador!
  26. Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to class? Because her students were too bright!
  27. What do you call a cow that plays video games? A moo-sician!
  28. Why did the chicken cross the road twice? To prove it wasn’t a chicken!
  29. Why don’t ants get sick? Because they have tiny ant-bodies!
  30. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a comedian? Frosty the Snow-jester!
208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

More Hysterical Jokes for Kids

  1. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a lawyer? Frosty the Snowlitigator!
  2. What do you call a sheep that can sing? A ewe-nique!
  3. Why did the farmer name his pig Ink? Because it kept running out of the pen!
  4. What do you call a cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese!
  5. Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
  6. What do you get when you cross a teacher and a vampire? A blood test!
  7. Why did the student bring a ladder to school? To reach the high marks!
  8. What do you call a teacher who never laughs? A sourcerer!
  9. What is a teacher’s favorite nation? Expla-nation!
  10. What do you get when you cross a fish and an elephant? Swimming trunks!
  11. What do you call a fish that wears a bowtie? Sofishticated!
  12. Why don’t fish play basketball? They’re afraid of the net!
  13. Why did the fisherman put peanut butter in the ocean? To catch a jellyfish!
  14. What do you call a fish that wears a crown? A kingfish!
  15. Why don’t fish like basketball? They’re afraid of the hook shot!
  16. Why don’t fish like tennis? They don’t like getting caught in the net!
  17. Why do fish make bad basketball players? Because they can’t dribble!
  18. What do you get when you cross a fish and a magician? A magic carp-et!
  19. Why did the fisherman put a bell on his fishing rod? Because he wanted to catch a jingle fish!

More Joyous Jokes for Kids

  1. Why did the soccer player bring string to the game? So he could tie the score!
  2. What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a unicycle and a well-dressed man on a unicycle? Attire.
  3. What does a soccer player do when he gets a boo-boo? He cries fowl!
  4. Why do soccer players do well in school? Because they know how to use their heads!
  5. What do you get when you cross a soccer ball and a pillow? A soft goal!
  6. Why do soccer players do well in school? Because they’re used to scoring high!
  7. Why did the soccer ball quit the team? It was tired of being kicked around!
  8. Why did the soccer coach bring string to practice? So he could tie the score!
  9. Why did the soccer team bring a ladder to the game? To reach the high balls!
  10. Why did the soccer player bring a pencil to the game? To draw the foul!
  11. Why did Steve bring a shovel to bed? He wanted to dig a dream hole!
  12. What did the zombie say when he got a present? “AHHHHHH! Thanks for the hostile!”
  13. Why did the creeper go to school? To learn how to socialize!
  14. Why did the chicken cross the road in Minecraft? To get to the other biome!
208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

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  1. Why did the enderman stare at the purple blocks? He was ender-terested!
  2. What’s a creeper’s favorite song? “Boom Boom Pow” by the Black Creeper Peas!
  3. What do you call a creeper that doesn’t explode? A creeper-peeper!
  4. Why did the pig join the football team in Minecraft? He wanted to play hog-ball!
  5. Why did the cow go to space in Minecraft? To see the moooon!
  6. What’s a Minecraft player’s favorite dessert? Creeper crumble!
  7. Why did the chicken join TikTok? To get more cluck-ture!
  8. Why did the TikTok star go to the doctor? Because she had too many followers!
  9. What’s a TikTok dancer’s favorite fruit? Mango!

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  1. Why did the TikTok user go to the bank? To get her likes and checks!
  2. What do you call a TikTok video that’s only 15 seconds long? A short clip!
  3. Why did the cat join TikTok? To show off her purr-fect dance moves!
  4. What do you get when you cross a TikTok star and a pirate? A tic-tocer!
  5. Why did the chicken stop making TikTok videos? Because it was getting too egg-citing!
  6. What do you call a TikTok video with a cat? A meow-tok!
  7. Why did the TikTok user buy a new camera? Because her followers said she needed to focus!
  8. Why was the English teacher always cold? Because she had too many drafts!
  9. What did the student say when the teacher asked him if he did his homework? “Yes, but I left it at home!”
  10. Why did the teacher go to the bank? To get her quarter back!
  11. What’s a teacher’s favorite type of sandwich? Peanut butter and lesson jam!
  12. What did the grape say when the teacher asked it to say “apple”? “I can’t, I’m a grape!”
  13. Why did the teacher wear a yellow sweater to class? Because it was a bright idea!
  14. Why do dogs run in circles before lying down? Because it’s the fastest way to make a bed!
  15. Why don’t dogs like playing cards? Because they’re always sitting on the deck!
  16. What do you get when you cross a dog and a calculator? A Labracalcudabrador!
  17. Why did the dog cross the road? To get to the barking lot!
208 Funny Jokes and Riddles for Kids

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  1. What do you get when you cross a dog and a phone? A golden receiver!
  2. Why did the dog wear a bandana? To look paw-some!
  3. What do you get when you cross a dog and a computer? A poodle! (Poodle is a play on “pool” and “doodle”)
  4. Why did the dog go to school? To learn how to heel!
  5. What did the dog say when it sat on sandpaper? “Ruff!”
  6. Why did the mom wear sunglasses to the breakfast table? Because her pancakes were too sunny!
  7. Why did the dad wear a tie to the beach? He wanted to look tide-y!
  8. What did the big flower say to the little flower? “Hey, bud!”
  9. Why did the mom buy a new ladder? She wanted to climb the corporate ladder!
  10. Why did the mom put wheels on her house? She wanted to roll with the punches!
  11. What’s a parent’s favorite type of sandwich? Grilled cheese!
  12. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!
  13. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!
  14. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you going to answer the door?
  15. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t be scared, it’s just me!
  16. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Alpaca. Alpaca who? Alpaca the suitcase, you load up the car!

Another Batch of the funniest Jokes for Kids

  1. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome!
  2. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s only a knock-knock joke!
  3. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up and answer the door!
  4. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cows go. Cows go who? No silly, cows go moo!
  5. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you, do you love me too?
  6. What do you get when you cross a teddy bear and a pig? A teddy boar!
  7. Why did the teddy bear say no to the invitation to the party? It was already bear-y busy!
  8. What do you get when you cross a teddy bear and a spider? A teddy spinner!
  9. Why did the teddy bear say no to the honey? It was already sweet enough!
  10. What do you get when you cross a teddy bear and a toaster? A bear-y delicious breakfast!

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  1. What do you call a teddy bear with no ears? Anything you want, it can’t hear you!
  2. Why did the M&M go to school? To get smarter!
  3. Why did the candy go to the doctor? Because it was feeling a bit sick-ly.
  4. What do you call a bear that loves candy? A gummy bear!
  5. Why did the skittles go to the gym? To get a good work-out!
  6. What kind of candy do you eat on the playground? Recess pieces!
  7. What do you get when you cross candy and music? A sweet melody!
  8. What do you get when you cross candy and flowers? Sweet-pea candy!
  9. What did the candy say to the popcorn? “Let’s go to the movies together!”
  10. What do you get when you cross candy and books? Smarties!
  11. Why did the candy go to outer space? To explore the milky way!
  12. What do you call a ghost’s mother and father? Trans-parents!
  13. Why did the vampire go to art class? Because he wanted to learn how to draw blood!
  14. What do ghosts eat for dinner? Spook-ghetti!
  15. What kind of music do mummies listen to? Wrap music!
  16. Why did the skeleton go to the party alone? Because he had no-body to go with him!
  17. What do you get when you cross a werewolf and a vampire? A fur coat with fangs!
  18. What do you get when you cross a pumpkin and a spider? A scary-pider!
  19. What kind of candy do vampires like to eat? Suckers!
  20. Why did the werewolf go to the dentist? To get a full moon smile!
  21. What do you get when you cross a witch and a snowman? Frosty the witch!
  22. Why did the sun go to school? To get brighter!
  23. What do you call a dog on the beach in the summer? A hot dog!
  24. What kind of shoes do frogs wear in the summer? Open-toad sandals!
  25. What kind of music do lifeguards listen to? Surf rock!

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  1. Why did the banana go to the beach? To peel out!
  2. What do you call a fish that wears sunglasses? A cool swimmer!
  3. Why did the cookie go to the beach? To get some sand-wiches!
  4. What do you get when you cross a lemon and a bird? A sour tweet!
  5. Why did the bicycle fall over at the beach? Because it was two-tired!
  6. Why don’t aliens eat clowns? Because they taste funny!
  7. What kind of music do planets like? Neptunes!
  8. How do you organize a space party? You planet!
  9. What kind of lights did the astronaut put on his car? Space headlights!
  10. What do you get when you cross a spaceship and a snail? A rocket that moves at a snail’s pace!
  11. Why did the mushroom go to the party? Because he was a fun-guy!
  12. What do you call a movie about a hot dog? Frankenfilm!
  13. What do you call a monster that loves to dance? The boogie man!
  14. Why did the pencil go to the doctor? Because it was feeling a little sketchy!
  15. Why did the polar bear wear a scarf? Because it was snow-cold outside!
  16. Why did Yoda go to the bank? To get his checking account, he did.
  17. What do you call a stormtrooper who likes to dance? A twerking clone!

More Funny Jokes for Kids

  1. Why did the droid go to the therapist? Because he had low self-R2-D2!
  2. What do you get when you cross Darth Vader and an elephant? An ele-Vader!
  3. Why did the Wookiee cross the road? To get to the Chewie center!
  4. What do you call a Jedi who is always hungry? Obi-Wan canoli.
  5. Why did Kylo Ren cross the playground? To get to the Dark Slide!
  6. What did the Imperial officer say when he saw a rebel pilot? Look sir, droids!
  7. Why did the Rebel Alliance hire chickens as pilots? Because they’re experts at flying over the coop!
  8. Why did the rainbow go to the gym? To work on its color scheme!
  9. What do you call a rainbow that likes to travel? A globetrotter!
  10. Why did the leprechaun chase the rainbow? He was after the pot of gold at the end!
  11. Why did the rainbow get into an argument with the sun? Because it wanted to be the center of attention!
  12. How does a rainbow greet its friends? With a spectrum of colors!
  13. What is a rainbow’s favorite subject in school? Art, because it loves to mix colors!
  14. What do you call a sneaky rainbow? A prism in disguise!
  15. What did one rainbow say to the other rainbow? “Rain or shine, we always look great!”
  16. Why did the rainbow have to go to the dentist? To get its colors filled in!
  17. What do you call a rainbow that has lost its color? A shade of its former self!
  18. How does the moon cut its hair? Eclipse it.
  19. Why did the physics teacher break up with the biology teacher? There was no chemistry.
  20. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road? Because it ran out of juice!
  21. Why do plants hate math? Because it gives them square roots.

Age Suitability

This activity is good for kindergarten aged children 4 years old and up. My kids are 5, 5 and 8 years old.

Mess Level

The mess level for this activity is zero.

Difficulty to Create 

Low.

Skills Developed

Language development, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imaginative play, creativity.

Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!

Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers

There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!

But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.

Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.

Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again! 

These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!

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Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids

Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon

Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.

Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids

Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more. 

Find out more and grab your copy here.

Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.

TV Show: Curious Crafting

I’m so excited to finally share my new crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched July 1 at on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube!

Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.

In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create. 

Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.

This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up. 

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