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
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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.