- HUMOR
85 Respectful Juneteenth Jokes to Celebrate Freedom and Joy
Giggles are magic in kindergarten they light up little faces, bring friends together, and help early learners build language and social skills in the silliest way possible! Telling jokes isn’t just about being funny.It helps boost memory, grow vocabulary, and build confidence, too.
So, if you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone who loves making 4–6-year-olds laugh, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got 100 silly, safe, and super simple jokes that kindergarteners can understand and retell with ease. Ready to laugh out loud? Let’s go! 🎈
Funny Animal Jokes
- Why did the cow cross the road?
To get to the mooo-vies! - What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bulldozer! - Why don’t ducks tell jokes while flying?
Because they’d quack up! - What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear! - What do you call a dog magician?
A labra-cadabra-dor! - Why did the pig get in the bathtub?
Because it wanted to be squeaky clean! - What do you get when you cross a snake and a pie?
A pie-thon! - What do cats eat for breakfast?
Mice Krispies! - Why did the frog take the bus to work?
Because his car got toad! - How do bees get to school?
On the school buzzzz!
Knock-Knock Jokes for Little Gigglers
- Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry—it’s just a joke! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s cold out here! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you and I miss you! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream every time I see a spider! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Cow says.
Cow says who?
No, silly—cow says moo! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Donut.
Donut who?
Donut forget to laugh! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Knock knock…
Who’s there?
Banana!
Banana who?
Knock knock…
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn’t say banana again? - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes the police—open up! - Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Atch.
Atch who?
Bless you!
Food Jokes That Are Deliciously Funny
- What kind of key opens a banana?
A mon-key! - Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing! - What’s a skeleton’s least favorite room?
The living room (they like the dining room)! - What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese! - Why didn’t the teddy bear eat dessert?
Because he was stuffed! - What do you call a hot dog on wheels?
Fast food! - Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it felt crumby! - What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit?
A blood orange! - Why did the pancake blush?
Because it saw the syrup! - What do you call a potato with glasses?
A spec-tater!
School Jokes for Smart Cookies
- Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! - What’s the king of the classroom?
The ruler! - Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems! - What do you get when you cross a teacher with a vampire?
Lots of tests that suck! - Why did the pencil go to the principal’s office?
It was acting a little sketchy! - What did one crayon say to the other?
Color me impressed! - Why did the eraser stay home from school?
It couldn’t handle the pressure! - What did the glue say to the paper?
I’ve got you covered! - What do you call a cat that goes to school?
A purr-fessor! - Why was the computer cold?
It left its Windows open!
Holiday Jokes for Year-Round Fun
Halloween
- Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party?
Because he had no-body to go with! - What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?
I scream! - Why did the vampire brush his teeth?
Because he had bat breath!
Christmas
- What do elves use to take notes in school?
Their elf-abet! - What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted flakes! - What do you get when you cross a bell with a skunk?
Jingle smells!
Easter
- How does the Easter Bunny stay in shape?
Egg-xercise! - Why did the egg hide?
Because it was a little chicken! - What kind of music do bunnies like?
Hip-hop!
Valentine’s Day
- What did one bee say to the other?
I love bee-ing with you! - What did the stamp say to the envelope?
I’m stuck on you! - What did one volcano say to the other?
I lava you!
Simple Riddles That’ll Tickle Their Brain
- I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle! - What has hands but can’t clap?
A clock! - What can you catch but not throw?
A cold! - I go up but never come down. What am I?
Your age! - What has a face but no eyes, nose, or mouth?
A clock! - I’m full of keys but open no doors. What am I?
A piano! - What has legs but doesn’t walk?
A table! - I have a tail and a head but no body. What am I?
A coin! - What gets wetter as it dries?
A towel! - What has stripes but doesn’t roar?
A zebra crossing!
More Simple and Silly Jokes
- What did one wall say to the other wall?
I’ll meet you at the corner! - Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn’t peeling well! - What do you call a fish without eyes?
Fsh! - Why do seagulls fly over the sea?
Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels! - What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot! - What did the ocean say to the beach?
Nothing, it just waved! - Why was the broom late?
It swept in! - What has four wheels and flies?
A garbage truck! - Why don’t dinosaurs drive cars?
Because they’re extinct! - What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree! - What do you call a dog that can do magic?
A labracadabrador! - Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired! - How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it! - What’s a frog’s favorite drink?
Croak-a-cola! - What did the traffic light say to the car?
Don’t look—I’m changing! - Why did the chicken go to the playground?
To get to the other slide! - What’s a ghost’s favorite game?
Hide and shriek! - What kind of key can’t open a door?
A monkey! - What do you call a cow on a trampoline?
A milkshake! - Why did the student bring a ladder to school?
Because they wanted to go to high school! - What is brown, hairy, and wears sunglasses?
A coconut on vacation! - What do you call a pig who knows karate?
Pork chop! - What has ears but can’t hear?
A cornfield! - What do you call a dinosaur who is sleeping?
A dino-snore! - What do you call a snowman in summer?
A puddle! - Why did the teddy bear say “no” to dessert?
Because it was stuffed! - What kind of music do mummies like best?
Wrap music! - Why don’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she’ll let it go! - What is fast, loud, and crunchy?
A rocket chip! - What’s a robot’s favorite snack?
Computer chips! - Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot! - What do you call a lion who loves to tell jokes?
A comedi-roar! - Why did the elephant paint his toenails red?
So he could hide in the strawberry patch! - What happens when it rains cats and dogs?
You might step in a poodle! - What do you call a kangaroo wearing a backpack?
A pouch potato! - Why did the owl say “hoo-hoo”?
Because he didn’t know who it was! - Why did the duck sit on a pillow?
To soften the quack! - What’s a horse’s favorite sport?
Stable tennis!
Tips for Parents & Teachers: Building Humor with Little Learners
Kindergarteners love to laugh and joke-telling is a wonderful early learning tool. Here’s how to encourage it: Model joke-telling: Tell a few favorites, then let them try.
🧠 Repeat & remember: Let kids retell jokes to friends or family for memory practice.
💬 Encourage silly thinking: Even their made-up jokes help with creative language!
📚 Create a joke jar: Drop in new jokes each week for circle time or lunch laughs.
👏 Celebrate all jokes: Even when they don’t make perfect sense—giggles are gold!
Ready to giggle some more? Keep this list handy for snack breaks, road trips, or quiet moments when you just need a little laughter. And remember nothing lights up a classroom or kitchen like a kid telling their first joke!
😄🎉 Let the giggles begin!
