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They say laughter is the best medicine, and what makes life more hilarious—and less stressful—than funny jokes, especially when they're being told by the cutest kiddos! You can keep the smiles and giggles going for hours with this list of 130 of the most hilarious jokes for kids. From corny jokes to one-liners, riddles, and knock knock jokes, these jokes will have you rolling on the floor. We even clucked up a few "why did the chicken cross the road?" jokes that will make even adults feel like kids again!

Whether the children in your life are 5 or 15-years-old, these funny one-liners are sure to make them laugh (and maybe even tell them on repeat). We have tons of classic knock-knock jokes that are way funny, as well as a whole set of dad jokes (260 to be exact!), too. Looking for jokes about animals? Funnies about school? Jokes about food? Zingy one-liners? There are plenty of all of those below, all short and simple and easy to remember. They're sure to remind you that sometimes corny jokes really are the best jokes. And even though they are kid-friendly, these jokes might just have adults in the room in stitches, too.

So, when your child's comedy routine needs a little new material for their audience (aka you!), you now know where to look for plenty of jokes for kids—right here! Visit and revisit them time and time again.

Corny Jokes for Kids

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  • How can a frog jump higher than the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower can’t jump!
  • How did the mobile phone propose to his girlfriend? He gave her a ring.
  • What did the triangle say to the circle? You’re pointless
  • Why did the cell phone get glasses? Because she lost all her contacts!
  • Where do werewolves purchase gifts? Beast Buy
  • Why did the strawberry cry? His parents were in a jam!
  • Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer? She kept running away from the ball!
  • Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom? Because the “P” is silent!

Funny Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids

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  • Knock knock. Who's there? Interrupting sloth. Interrupting sloth who? [20 seconds of silence] Sloooooooooooooth.
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Figs. Figs who? Figs the doorbell. I've been knocking forever!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? To. To who? No, it's to whom!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Spell. Spell who? W.H.O.
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Cow says. Cow says who? No, a cow says moo.
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Etch. Etch who? Bless you!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Tank. Tank Who? You're welcome!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Boo. Boo who? Don't cry, I'm only joking!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Norma Lee. Norma Lee who? Normally I ring the doorbell.
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Annie. Annie who? Is Annie body home?
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wa. Wa who? What are you so excited about?!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in.
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Leon. Leon who? Leon me when you’re not strong!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Adore. Adore who? Adore is between us, so please open up!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? A little old lady. A little old lady who? Wow, I didn’t know you could yodel!
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lena. Lena who? Lena a little closer, and I’ll tell you another joke!
  • Knock knock. Who's there? Candice. Candice who? Candice joke get any worse
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Goliath. Goliath who? Goliath down, you look-eth tired!
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Broccoli? Broccoli who? Broccoli doesn’t have a last name, silly.
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wooden shoe. Wooden shoe who? Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?
  • Knock knock. Who’s there? Jimmy. Jimmy who? Jimmy crack corn and I don’t care!
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cows go. Cows go who? No silly, cows go MOO!
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up and answer the door!
  • Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cash. Cash who? No thanks, but I’ll take a peanut if you have one!
  • Knock knock. Who’s there? Honeydew. Honeydew who? Honeydew you wanna dance?
  • Knock knock. Who’s there? Juno. Juno who? Juno how funny this is?
  • Knock knock. Who’s there? Weekend. Weekend who? Weekend do anything we want.
  • Knock knock. Who’s there? Watts. Watts who? Watts for dinner? I’m hungry.

Funny Riddles for Kids

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  • I have a head and a tail but not a body. Who am I?
    A coin!
  • If you throw a stone in the ocean, what will it turn out to be?
    Wet!
  • What has hands but doesn’t clap?
    A clock!
  • What kind of keys do kids prefer?
    Cookies!
  • What word is spelled wrong in the dictionary?
    Wrong!
  • What country is really cold but also really hot?
    Chile!
  • What has four Is but can’t see?
    Mississippi!
  • What goes up but never comes back down?
    Your age!

Funny Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road Jokes for Kids

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  • Why did the rubber chicken cross the road? She wanted to stretch her legs!
  • Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!
  • Why did the chicken cross the road? To bock traffic.
  • Why did the chicken cross the road? I don’t know, why? I don’t know—I asked you!
  • What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion.
  • Why didn’t the chicken cross the road? Because there was a KFC on the other side.
  • Why did the chicken stop crossing the road? It got tired of everyone making so many jokes!
  • Why did the chicken stop crossing the road? It got tired of everyone making so many jokes!

Funny One-Liners for Kids

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  • Don’t you hate it when someone answers their own question? I do.
  • A sandwich tried to get a reservation at a restaurant, but the waiter said they don’t serve food there.
  • I’m throwing a space-themed party for my birthday, but I don’t want to planet.
  • I had a dream I was eating a giant marshmallow and when I woke up my pillow was gone.
  • A man walked into a bar. Ouch.
  • I woke up this morning and forgot which side the sun rises from. Then it dawned on me.
  • One bird can’t make a pun. But toucan.
  • If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?
  • If you need help building an ark, I Noah guy.
  • What did one wall say to the other wall? I’ll meet you at the corner!
  • Whoever invented knock-knock jokes deserves a no-bell prize.
  • Don’t spell part backward. It’s a trap.
  • Do you know how scientists freshen their breath? With experi-mints!
  • Two burglars stole a calendar last night, and they each got six months.
  • Would a cardboard belt be a waist of paper?
  • I always wanted to be a doctor, but I didn't have the patients.
  • I'm on a seafood diet: When I see food, I eat it.
  • If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving isn't for you.
  • I was going to tell a pizza joke, but it was too cheesy.
  • I just flew into town and my arms are so tired.
  • I tried to do my homework but my pencil broke, so it was pointless.
  • I used to be addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around.
  • The more this towel dries, the wetter it gets.
  • I ate a clock yesterday, it was very time-consuming.
  • I've just written a song about tortillas; actually, it’s more of a w-rap.

Funny Jokes About Animals

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  • What is black and white and red all over? A zebra with a sunburn.
  • Which animal makes the best pet? A cat, because it’s purr-fect.
  • What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled milk!
  • What was the first animal in space? The cow who jumped over the moon.
  • Why do cows go to New York? To see the moo-sicals!
  • Why did the pig have ink all over his face? Because he just came out of the pen.
  • What do you get when you cross a fish with an elephant? Swimming trunks!
  • What sound do porcupines make when they kiss? "Ouch!"
  • What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? A pouch potato.
  • What do rabbits eat for breakfast? IHOP.
  • Where do cows go on Friday nights? To the moo-vies.
  • If a seagull flies over the sea, what flies over the bay? A bagel.
  • Why couldn't the pony talk? Because she was just a little hoarse.
  • What is a bat's favorite sport? Baseball.
  • How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles.
  • How do you keep a bull from charging? Cancel its credit card.
  • Why didn't the teddy bear want dessert? He was already stuffed.
  • What do you call a dinosaur who wears glasses? A Do-you-think-he-sarus.
  • What did the buffalo say when his kid went to college? Bison.
  • Why couldn't the duck pay for dinner? His bill was too big.
  • What is a snake's favorite subject? Hiss-tory.
  • Why are penguins so awkward at parties? Because they can't break the ice.
  • What do you call a sleeping bull? A bull-dozer.
  • What did the farmer call the cow that had no milk? An udder failure.
  • Why do fish live in salt water? Because pepper makes them sneeze!

Funny Jokes About School

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  • Where did the music teacher leave her keys? In the piano!
  • Why was the math book sad? It had a lot of problems.
  • What did the paper say to the pencil? Write on.
  • Why did the student eat his homework? Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake.
  • Where do pencils come from? Pennsylvania.
  • What do kids do during recess on rainy days? Play bored games.
  • Why don't science teachers trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
  • How did the student feel when he learned about electricity? Totally shocked.
  • Why did the bikes get detention at school? They spoke too much.
  • Why didn't anyone want to eat next to the basketball team? Because they dribble too much.
  • What did the student say to the teacher after he missed the first day of school? No, ma'am. I didn't miss it at all.
  • How does a science teacher freshen her breath? With experi-mints!
  • What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet.

Funny Jokes About Food

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  • Why couldn't the sesame seed leave the casino? Because he was on a roll.
  • What does a nosy pepper do? Gets jalapeno business.
  • Why did the cookie go to the nurse? Because he felt crumby.
  • What kind of room doesn't have doors? A mushroom.
  • Why did the girl throw a stick of butter out the window? She wanted to see a butterfly.
  • How do you open a banana? With a mon-key.
  • What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
  • What do you call stolen cheddar? Nacho cheese!
  • What did Baby Corn say to Mama Corn? Where's Pop Corn?
  • How does a cucumber become a pickle? It goes through a jarring experience.
  • Why oranges wear sunscreen? So they don't peel.
  • Why was there peanut butter on the road? To go with the traffic jam.
  • What does the Invisible Man drink at snack time? Evaporated milk.
  • What did the cake say to the fork? "You want a piece of me?"
  • What does a pickle say when he wants to play cards? "Dill me in!"

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Kelly O'Sullivan
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Kelly O’Sullivan is the senior editor for The Pioneer Woman and manages the website’s social channels, in addition to overseeing content strategy and news.