75 Hilarious Back-to-School Jokes For Kids

As the school year kicks off, parents everywhere are looking for creative ways to add a dash of joy and a sprinkle of laughter to their children’s day. One delightful way to do this is by tucking a hilarious joke into their lunchbox, turning an ordinary school lunch into a moment of joy.

In this piece, we’ve curated a collection of 75 tickling jokes perfect for a back-to-school lunchbox surprise. These jokes, ranging from classic puns to clever wordplay, will brighten your child’s day and spread chuckles in the cafeteria. We’re sure you will also get a kick out of these back-to-school jokes. Enjoy!

Discover the Best School Jokes for Kids Below!

How do bees get to school? By school buzz.
Why did the music teacher get locked out of her classroom? Her keys were on the piano.
What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? A synonym roll.

Goofy School Jokes for Kids

What school supply is always tired? A knapsack.
Why did the student bring scissors to school? Because he wanted to cut class.
Why did the kid study on an airplane? He wanted a higher education.

Silly School Jokes for Kids

Where did the pencil go for vacation? To Pennsylvania.
Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot.
Why can’t pirates learn the alphabet? They keep getting lost at C

Exciting School Jokes for Kids

What did the math book say to the other math book? “I’ve got problems.”
What happened when the teacher tied all the kid’s shoelaces together? They had a big class trip.
Why is history the sweetest subject? Because it’s full of dates.

School Jokes for Kids That They Will Howl At

Where do New York City kids learn their multiplication tables? Times Square.
Why does the teacher wear sunglasses? Because her students are so bright.
Why did the M&M go to school? Because it really wanted to be a smartie.

Amusing School Jokes for Kids

What did the bully have for lunch? A knuckle sandwich.
What flies around the school at night? An alpha-bat.
What is the smartest bug? A spelling bee.

Light School Jokes for Kids

Children in what grade have the greenest thumbs? Kinder-garden.
Why is glue bad at math? It always gets stuck on the problems.
What room can a student never enter? A mushroom.

School Jokes for Kids About Teachers

Why did the kid eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
What kind of meals do math teachers eat? Square meals.
Why does a music teacher need a ladder? To reach the high notes.

More School Jokes for Kids

Where does a surfer go to school? Boarding school.
Why does the math book always look sad? They are full of problems.
Why do calculators make great friends? You can count on them.

Comical School Jokes for Kids

What is a snake’s favorite subject? Hisssss-tory.
Why did the echo get detention the first day? It kept talking back.
What do you call a student with a dictionary in his pocket? Smartie pants.

LOL-Funny School Jokes for Kids

What did the ghost teacher say to his class? Watch the board, and I’ll go through it again.
Why did the square and triangle go to the gym? To stay in shape.
What do you get when you cross a teacher with a calculator? Someone you can always count on.

Ridiculous School Jokes for Kids

Why don’t fish go on vacation? Because they’re always in a school.
How do you make seven even? Take away the “s.”
Why did the boy steal a chair from the classroom? Because the teacher told him to take a seat.

School Jokes for Kids That Are Big on Puns

What’s the king of school supplies? The ruler.
Why didn’t the sun go to college? Because it already had a million degrees.
What do librarians take with them when they go fishing? A bookworm.

Droll School Jokes for Kids

Why can’t you take a math test in the jungle? Because there are too many cheetahs.
Why did the teacher jump into the pool? He wanted to test the water.
Why did the kid cross the school playground? To get to the other slide.

Witty School Jokes for Kids

What does a book do when it gets cold? It puts on a jacket.
Why did the teacher marry the school janitor? Because he swept her off her feet.
What did the pen say to the pencil? What’s your point?

Hysterical School Jokes for Kids

What is a math teacher’s favorite dessert? Pi.
What’s the difference between a teacher and a train? One says “spit out that gum!” the other says “chew, chew.”
What did the triangle say to the circle? You’re pointless.

Laughable School Jokes for Kids

What did the Buffalo say at school drop-off? Bison.
Why was the cafeteria clock behind on the first day? It kept going back four seconds.
On the first day of school, what did the teacher say her three favorite words were? June, July, and August.

Dry School Jokes for Kids

Which school does an ice cream man go to? Sundae school.
Why do music teachers do well in a baseball game? Because they have a perfect pitch.
Why did the student throw her watch out of the school window? She wanted to see time fly.

Absurd School Jokes for Kids

What dinosaur has the best vocabulary? The thesaurus.
Why is six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine.
What do you call the superhero in a computer class? The screen saver.

More Punny School Jokes for Kids

What did the paper say to the pen? You have a good point.
What is the blackboard’s favorite drink? Hot CHALKolate.
Why do the pirates take so long to finish reciting the alphabet? Because they spend a lot of time at C.

Lighthearted School Jokes for Kids

Why do we measure snakes in inches? Because they do not have feet.
Why do fireflies get bad grades at school? Because they are not bright enough.
Which letter is hidden in a cup? T.

Ludicrous School Jokes for Kids

Why is the letter A most like a flower? Because a bee always follows it.
What compliment did a zero give to an eight? Nice belt.
What is a mathematical plant? The one with square roots.

Jolly School Jokes for Kids

Which is the longest table in the class? The multiplication table.
What does an overqualified circle have? 360 degrees.
What’s so fresh in the chemistry class? The experiMINTS.

Priceless School Jokes for Kids

What is the tallest school building? The library because it has many stories.
Which school do the birds go to? High school.
Why did the dog do so well in school? Because it’s the teacher’s pet.

Our Favorite School Jokes for Kids

What did the cross-eyed teacher say to the principal? I cannot control my pupils.
What are the smartest letters in the alphabet? The Y’s.
Why is 2 + 2 = 5 like your left foot? It’s not right.

There you go! We hope you enjoyed these back-to-school jokes for kids and that you will share them with your little learner. Jokes really help lighten the mood and bring much-needed laughter to a situation. No matter how you share them, these jokes are sure to make kids crack a smile.

Do you know what other types of jokes work perfectly for lunchboxes? Jokes for kids about food! Check out our favorites below.

Funny Food Jokes for Kids

What do ghosts like for dessert?
I scream
Which dessert is perfect for eating in bed?
A sheet cake
Why does yogurt love going to museums?
Because it’s cultured

Silly Food Jokes for Kids

What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear
What day do potatoes hate the most?
Fry-day
Where do tough chickens come from?
Hard-boiled eggs

Wacky Food Jokes for Kids

What candy do you eat on the playground?
Recess Pieces
Why can’t you starve to death on a beach?
Because of all the sand that is there
What’s an elephant’s favorite vegetable?
Squash

Cute Food Jokes for Kids

What do ghosts eat on Halloween?
Ghoulash
What do you get from a pampered cow?
Spoiled milk
How do chickens bake a cake?
From scratch

Tasty Food Jokes for Kids

How can you tell if an elephant has been in your refrigerator?
You’ll find footprints in the cheesecake
Did you hear the joke about the peanut butter?
I’m not telling you; you might spread it
Why did the melon jump into the lake?
It wanted to be a watermelon

Yummy Food Jokes for Kids

Where did the broccoli go to have a few drinks?
The salad bar
What do snobby vegetables do when they see people?
They turnip (turn up) their noses.
What do you get when a chicken lays an egg on top of a barn?
An eggroll

Delightful Food Jokes for Kids

What do you think of that new diner on the moon?
The food was good, but there really wasn’t much atmosphere
Why did the tomato blush?
Because it saw the salad dressing
What did the gingerbread man put on his bed?
A cookie sheet

Delicious Food Jokes for Kids

What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta
Why did the rancher name his ranch “Peanut Butter”?
Because it was a great spread
What does an evil hen lay?
Deviled eggs

Salty Food Jokes for Kids

What term do we use for a group of strawberries playing guitar?
A jam session
Why do fish avoid the computer?
So they don’t get caught on the Internet
What do you get when you cross a snake and a pie?
A pie-thon

Sweet Food Jokes for Kids

What did the pecan say to the walnut?
We’re friends because we’re both nuts.
What kind of keys do kids like to carry?
Cookies
What is a plumber’s favorite vegetable?
A leek

Sour Food Jokes for Kids

What does a mixed-up hen lay?
Scrambled eggs
What do you call a peanut in a spacesuit?
An astronut
How do humans on the moon eat their food?
In satellite dishes

Spicy Food Jokes for Kids

What does a nosey pepper do?
Gets jalapeño business
Why do the French like to eat snails?
Because they don’t like fast food
Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
It was feeling crumb-y

Droll Food Jokes for Kids

What did the father tomato say to the baby tomato while out for a walk?
Ketchup
What do ghosts eat for dinner?
SPOOKgetti
What do you call a vegetable that has just broken out of prison?
An escapea

Waggish Food Jokes for Kids

What is a computer’s favorite snack?
Computer chips
What vegetables are a sailor’s enemies?
Leeks
What do you get when a pig and a chicken bump into each other?
Ham and eggs

Entertaining Food Jokes for Kids

Why did the skeleton go to the barbecue?
To get another rib
What do you give to a sick lemon?
Lemon aid
Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
Because she was stuffed

Amusing Food Jokes for Kids

What do cats call mice on skateboards?
Meals on Wheels
How do you make a walnut laugh?
Crack it up
What do you get when you cross a frog and a popsicle?
A hopsicle

Fun Food Jokes for Kids

What is a pretzel’s favorite dance?
The Twist
What do you call a shoe made from a banana?
A slipper
What do you call the king of vegetables?
Elvis Parsley

Cool Food Jokes for Kids

What did the mayonnaise say to the refrigerator?
Close the door; I’m dressing.
What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot
Why did the fisherman put peanut butter into the sea?
To go with the jellyfish

Hot Food Jokes for Kids

What’s brown, hairy, and wears sunglasses?
A coconut on vacation
What kind of bagel can fly?
A plain (plane) bagel
What do you get when you cross an apple with a shellfish?
A crab apple

Lively Food Jokes for Kids

Where do hamburgers go dancing?
Meat-ball
What did the Dalmatian say after lunch?
“That hit the spot.”
Why was the baby strawberry crying?
Because her mom and dad were in a jam

Joyful Food Jokes for Kids

How do you make an apple turnover?
Push it downhill
What do you call candy that was stolen?
Hot chocolate
What is fast, loud, and crunchy?
A rocket chip

Energetic Food Jokes for Kids

What do ghosts serve for dessert?
Ice SCREAM and BOOberries
What’s small and red and has a rough voice?
A hoarse radish!
What did the hot dog say when his friend defeated him in the race?
“Wow, I like the fact that you have mustard enough strength to ketchup to me.”

Smart Food Jokes for Kids

Why shouldn’t you tell a secret on a farm?
Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears
What is a cheerleader’s favorite drink?
Root beer
Why don’t chickens play sports?
Because they hit fowl balls

Tender Food Jokes for Kids

What do elves make sandwiches with?
Shortbread
What do you get if you cross a sweet potato and a jazz musician?
A yam session
Why did the man eat at the bank?
He wanted to eat rich food

Primo Food Jokes for Kids

What do you call a cheese that’s feeling low?
Blue cheese
What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit?
A neck-tarine
What has ears but can’t hear?
A cornfield

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Our Favorite Food Jokes for Kids

What are baby potatoes called?
Tater tots
Why shouldn’t you tell an egg a joke?
Because it might crack up
How do you make a lemon drop?
Just let it fall

Did these food jokes make you hungry or give you a good laugh? Share your favorite jokes in the comments section below, and don’t forget to tell your friends about this post so they can get a good chuckle, too. Want more laughs? Check out our other posts about jokes for kids and adults.

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