Jokes for Preschoolers That Get Big Giggles

Preschoolers love jokes they can understand, repeat, and proudly tell five minutes later to anyone who will listen. The best ones are short, silly, and a little surprising without being confusing. Think animals, food, knock-knocks, and jokes where the answer makes them grin before you even finish talking.

This list is packed with clean, easy jokes made just right for ages three to five. They work for classrooms, car rides, birthday parties, or those moments when you need a quick laugh break.

Silly Animal Jokes

• Why did the cow go to school? To learn its ABCs.
• What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer.
• Why did the duck get a snack? It was feeling a little quackers.
• What do cats like to eat for breakfast? Mice Krispies.
• Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? It was already stuffed.
• What kind of dog loves magic? A labracadabrador.
• Why did the elephant bring a suitcase? It was going on a trunk trip.
• What do you call a happy cow? A jolly moo.
• Why did the chicken sit on the clock? It wanted to be on time.
• What do frogs drink? Croak-a-cola.

Knock Knock Jokes for Preschoolers

• Knock knock. Who’s there? Cow. Cow who? Cow says mooo.
• 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?
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke.
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Atch. Atch who? Bless you.
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in, it’s cold out here.
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome.
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Cow says. Cow says who? No silly, cow says mooo.
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Donut. Donut who? Donut forget to smile.
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Snow. Snow who? Snow use, I forgot my joke.
• Knock knock. Who’s there? Duck. Duck who? Duck and cover.

Food Jokes Kids Love

• Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It felt crummy.
• What do you call cheese that is not yours? Nacho cheese.
• Why did the banana go to school? To learn how to split.
• What kind of room has no doors? A mushroom.
• Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing.
• What did the bread say to the butter? You’re on a roll.
• Why did the cupcake go to school? To get frosting lessons.
• What do you get when you cross an apple and a computer? A pineapple.
• Why did the orange stop rolling? It ran out of juice.
• What kind of candy do astronauts like? Mars bars.

Simple Question and Answer Jokes

• Why did the kid bring a ladder to school? To reach high grades.
• What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck.
• Why was the math book sad? It had too many problems.
• What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree.
• Why did the crayon quit? It was tired of coloring.
• What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? A clock.
• Why did the pencil cross the road? To draw attention.
• What goes up but never comes down? Your age.
• Why did the bicycle fall over? It was two tired.
• What has ears but cannot hear? Corn.

Clean School Jokes

• Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? Because the class was so bright.
• What is a pencil’s favorite place? Pencilvania.
• Why did the student eat their homework? The teacher said it was a piece of cake.
• What do you learn at ice cream school? How to scoop.
• Why did the book go to bed? It was tired of reading.
• What did the chalk say to the board? Let’s stick together.
• Why did the glue stay in school? It wanted to stick around.
• What did one crayon say to the other? Let’s color.
• Why did the backpack go to school early? It wanted to be packed and ready.
• What is a teacher’s favorite candy? Smarties.

Giggle Jokes for Toddlers and Preschoolers

• What do clouds wear? Thunderwear.
• Why did the teddy bear laugh? Someone tickled its funny bone.
• What do you call a pig that knows karate? A pork chop.
• Why did the shoe go to school? To get a little smarter.
• What do you call a snowman in summer? A puddle.
• Why did the baby cookie cry? Its mom was a wafer so long.
• What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping? A dino-snore.
• Why did the car get a nap? It was tired.
• What did the hat say to the head? You stay here, I’ll go on ahead.
• Why did the star go to school? To learn how to shine.

How to Get the Biggest Laughs

Preschoolers love repetition, funny voices, and timing. Pause before the punchline. Use silly expressions. Let them guess the answer even if it takes a few tries. When they laugh, repeat the joke so they can practice telling it back to you.

If you want one tip that always works, stick with jokes that use words they already know. Familiar ideas plus a tiny twist usually get the best giggles.

Keep this list handy for car rides, circle time, or bedtime laughs. One good joke can turn an ordinary moment into a memory they’ll want to share again and again.