Jokes for Kids: Funny, Clean Jokes and Lunchbox Cards
Updated November 2026 · 10 free printables
Forty clean jokes for kids with punchlines below, plus ten pages of printable lunchbox joke cards. Every joke is kind: the laughs come from puns and silly pictures (a bear with no teeth is a gummy bear), never from making fun of people.
Each printable page has eight cards with a picture. Cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back, ready for a lunchbox, a backpack or a pillow. Sets include animal, food, school, ocean, dinosaur, winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween and knock-knock jokes.
40 Funny Jokes for Kids
Why did the bicycle fall over?
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It was two tired.
What did one wall say to the other wall?
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I'll meet you at the corner!
Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
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In case he got a hole in one!
What do you call a deer with no eyes?
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No idea! (No-eye deer.)
What did the big flower say to the little flower?
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Hi, bud!
Why don't eggs tell jokes?
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They would crack each other up.
What do you call a fly without wings?
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A walk!
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
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Because he was outstanding in his field!
What do you call a belt made of watches?
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A waist of time.
What did zero say to eight?
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Nice belt!
What do you call a sleeping bull?
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A bulldozer.
What did the left eye say to the right eye?
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Between you and me, something smells!
Why can't a nose be 12 inches long?
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Because then it would be a foot!
Why did the kid throw the clock out the window?
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To see time fly!
How does the moon cut its hair?
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Eclipse it!
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
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An investigator!
What did one plate say to the other plate?
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Dinner is on me!
What do you call a pile of cats?
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A meow-tain!
Where do cows go on a Friday night?
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To the moo-vies!
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
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Supplies!
What do you call a train full of bubble gum?
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A chew-chew train!
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
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Because 7, 8, 9!
What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?
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Sneakers!
Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
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She was already stuffed!
How do you talk to a giant?
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Use big words!
What do you call a funny mountain?
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Hill-arious!
Which musical instrument lives in the bathroom?
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A tuba toothpaste!
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
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It caught a virus!
What do you call a duck that gets all A's?
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A wise quacker!
Why do bees have sticky hair?
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Because they use honeycombs!
What is brown and sticky?
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A stick!
What do you call a cow that plays the piano?
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A moo-sician!
Why are frogs always so happy?
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They eat whatever bugs them!
What did the traffic light say to the car?
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Don't look, I'm changing!
Why do birds fly south for the winter?
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Because it's too far to walk!
What do you call a sheep with no legs?
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A cloud!
Knock, knock. Who's there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting cow wh...
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MOO!
What do you call a snake that is 3.14 feet long?
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A pi-thon!
Why do cows wear bells?
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Because their horns don't work!
What is a cat's favorite color?
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Purr-ple!
All 10 Jokes for Kids: Funny, Clean Jokes and Lunchbox Cards, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection: what it practices, which grade it fits and a tip for each one. 3 of them belong to a smaller theme and are described there instead.
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1. Animal Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
Eight silly animal jokes about a pig, a bear, a cat, a cow, a dog, an elephant, a frog and a bee. 8 printable lunchbox joke cards in color: cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back. Clean, kind jokes that are easy for 1st grade readers. First graders can read it on their own and ask for help only with the trickier words.
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2. Food Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
Eight food jokes for the lunchbox: bananas, cheese, cookies, strawberries, pizza and more. 8 printable lunchbox joke cards in color: cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back. Clean, kind jokes that are easy for 1st grade readers. First graders can read it on their own and ask for help only with the trickier words.
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3. School Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
Eight school jokes about math books, pencils, clocks, the bus and a very bright class. 8 printable lunchbox joke cards in color: cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back. Clean, kind jokes that are easy for 2nd grade readers. Second graders usually finish it in 10 to 15 minutes, reading the text twice before the questions.
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4. Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
Eight classic knock-knock jokes to read with a partner, from Lettuce to Olive. 8 printable lunchbox joke cards in color: cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back. Clean, kind jokes that are easy for 1st grade readers. It matches first grade reading goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.
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5. Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
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6. Christmas Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
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7. Winter Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
Eight winter jokes about snowmen, penguins, cold feet, snowballs and a chatty hat and scarf. 8 printable lunchbox joke cards in color: cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back. Clean, kind jokes that are easy for 2nd grade readers. It fits second grade readers, around ages 7 to 8.
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8. Ocean Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
Eight ocean jokes about salty fish, waving water, shellfish crabs, octopus tickles and more. 8 printable lunchbox joke cards in color: cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back. Clean, kind jokes that are easy for 2nd grade readers. Second graders usually finish it in 10 to 15 minutes, reading the text twice before the questions.
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9. Dinosaur Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
Eight dinosaur jokes: dino-snores, a thesaurus, Tyrannosaurus wrecks and lazy bones. 8 printable lunchbox joke cards in color: cut out a card, fold it on the dotted line and the punchline hides on the back. Clean, kind jokes that are easy for 2nd grade readers. It fits second grade readers, around ages 7 to 8.
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10. Halloween Jokes for Kids: Lunchbox Cards
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Tips for parents and teachers
- Explain the pun if a joke falls flat; understanding the word play is the fun part.
- Practice the pause before the punchline.
- Let kids rate jokes with one to five stars and keep a top ten list.
Did you know?
- A pun is a joke that uses a word with two meanings or two words that sound alike.
- Knock-knock jokes always follow the same five-line pattern, so they are perfect for new readers.
- Sharing a laugh is a simple way to help kids feel relaxed before a test or a new day.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Slip a joke card in a lunchbox every Monday.
- Hold a family joke night where everyone brings one joke.
- Have kids write their own joke cards on the back of the printables.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Cards print best on cardstock so they survive many games. Every page is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Why are jokes good for kids?
Most kids' jokes are word play, so getting a joke means noticing that a word sounds like another word or has two meanings. That is great practice for reading and vocabulary.
Are these jokes appropriate for school?
Yes. All jokes are clean and kind, with no jokes about bodies, names or groups of people.
How do the lunchbox joke cards work?
Cut along the dashed lines, fold each card in half on the dotted line, and the punchline ends up on the back. Your child reads the joke, then flips the card for the answer.
How can I help my child tell a joke?
Practice the pause: ask the question, wait two seconds, then say the punchline clearly. Knock-knock jokes are the easiest to start with.