100 Funny School Jokes for Kids, Plus Google Slides

Sometimes you just need a good laugh, and your students do too! Whether it’s a chuckle about classrooms, students, supplies, or teachers, these school jokes for kids are the perfect way to give students the giggles. Tip: Try sharing a joke of the day for kids to kick off each class!

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Funny School Jokes for Kids

Make kids laugh with these chuckle-worthy witticisms. They’re perfect for Joke of the Day lists!

1. Why did the egg get thrown out of class?

Because it kept telling yolks.

2. What do you need to go to high school?

A ladder.

3. What’s as big as a school building but doesn’t weigh anything?

The school building’s shadow.

4. Who is everyone’s best friend at school?

The princiPAL.

5. What kind of school do surfers go to?

Boarding school.

6. Why did the student throw her watch out of the school window?

She wanted to see time fly.

7. What’s the best place to grow flowers in school?

In kinder-garden.

8. What school does an ice cream man go to?

Sundae school.

9. Why was the broom late for school?

He over-swept.

10. Why do magicians do so well in school?

They’re good at trick questions.

11. Why didn’t the teddy bear eat his school lunch?

He was already stuffed.

12. Why did the kid eat his homework?

Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake.

13. What time would it be if Godzilla came to school?

Time to run!

14. Why couldn’t the skeleton go to school?

His heart just wasn’t in it.

15. Why did the girl do her homework on an airplane?

To get a higher education.

Classroom and School Supplies Jokes

Pens, pencils, notebooks, highlighters … what kid doesn’t secretly (or not so secretly) love school supplies? These jokes are sure to give you the giggles.

16. What did one pencil say to the other on the first day of school?

Looking sharp!

17. Why did the stapler break up with the paper?

It felt it was just too attached.

18. What did the highlighter say to the textbook?

“I’ll bring out the best in you.”

19. Why did the glue get in trouble at school?

It couldn’t stick to the rules.

20. What did the paper say to the pen?

You have a good point.

21. What’s the most tired school supply?

A nap-sack.

22. Which state is called the land of pencils?

Pennsylvania.

23. What did the paper say to the pencil?

Write on!

24. What did the pencil say to the sharpener?

“Stop going around in circles with me!”

25. Which school supply is king of the classroom?

A ruler.

26. What is the blackboard’s favorite drink?

Hot CHALKolate.

27. What’s the eraser’s life motto?

“Everybody makes mistakes!”

28. Why was the notebook so popular?

It had all the right lines.

Teacher Jokes for Kids

Kids will crack up at these hilarious school jokes about teachers of all kinds. Get even more teacher jokes in our big roundup here!

29. Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to school?

Because her students were so bright.

30. Why did the teacher jump into the pool?

He wanted to test the water.

31. Why did the teacher start a gardening club?

To help students grow.

32. What do you do if a teacher rolls her eyes at you?

Pick them up and roll them back!

33. Why did the teacher draw on the window?

Because he wanted his lesson to be very clear.

34. Why did the teacher wear a helmet to class?

She was teaching “crash” courses.

School Jokes for Kids About Math

If you love numbers, these school jokes are for you! Find even more math jokes and puns here.

It’s not right.

36. How do you make seven an even number?

By removing the S.

37. What makes a circle overqualified?

It has 360 degrees.

38. Why is the obtuse angle always upset?

Because it can never be right.

39. Why was the equal sign so humble?

Because it knew it wasn’t less than or greater than anyone else.

40. Are monsters good at math?

Not unless you Count Dracula.

41. Why don’t parallel lines ever get together?

Because they never meet.

42. What did the triangle say to the circle?

“You’re pointless.”

43. Why do plants hate math?

Because it gives them square roots.

44. Why did the student do multiplication problems on the floor?

Because the teacher said not to use tables.

45. Why did the cafeteria serve math books for lunch?

Because they wanted to add more to the menu.

46. Why do calculators make great friends?

You can always count on them.

47. What are the 10 things teachers can always count on?

Their fingers.

48. Why does the math class make students sad?

Because it is full of problems.

49. Which tree is the math teacher’s favorite?

GeomeTREE.

50. Which U.S. state has the most math teachers?

Mathachusetts!

51. Why did the square and triangle go to the gym?

To stay in shape.

School Jokes About Music

Music teachers will be singing the praises of these jokes! Plus, we’ve got even more music jokes for kids here.

52. Why do music teachers need a ladder?

To reach the high notes.

53. Why are music teachers good baseball players?

Because they have a perfect pitch.

54. What did the music teacher say to her class?

“Let’s find harmony in learning!”

55. How did the music teacher get locked out of her classroom?

Her keys were on the piano.

Science and Technology Jokes

These science jokes are just the formula you need for a few good laughs! Love science humor? Get a whole collection of science jokes here.

56. How do you know that Saturn was married more than once?

Because it has so many rings!

57. Why didn’t the sun go to college?

Because it already has many degrees.

58. When do student astronauts eat?

During launch time.

59. How do astronauts organize a party?

They planet.

60. What do you call a bunch of iron atoms at a carnival?

A ferrous wheel.

61. Why can you never trust atoms?

They make up everything.

62. Who’s the superhero in computer class?

The Screen Saver!

63. How much do rainbows weigh?

Not much—they’re actually pretty light.

64. What does your computer do for lunch?

It has a byte.

65. What should you grow in a school garden?

Human beans.

66. What’s so fresh in the chemistry class?

The experiMINTS.

67. Why are chemistry teachers great at solving problems?

They have all the solutions.

68. Why did the science teacher remove her doorbell?

She wanted to win the no-bell prize.

Grammar and Spelling School Jokes for Kids

Looking for a collection of punny quips to share with students? Get started with these jokes, then check out our whole roundup here.

69. What is a witch’s favorite subject in school?

Spelling.

70. What do you call a classmate with a dictionary in their pocket?

Smarty-pants.

71. What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast?

A synonym roll.

72. What does a book do in the winter?

Puts on a jacket.

73. Why isn’t there a clock in the library?

Because it tocks too much.

74. How many letters are in the alphabet?

11: T-H-E A-L-P-H-A-B-E-T.

75. What are the coolest letters of the alphabet?

AC.

76. What do elves learn in school?

The elf-a-bet.

77. Which are the smartest letters of the alphabet?

The Ys (wise).

78. Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?

The “C.”

79. Why can’t pirates learn the alphabet?

Because they keep getting lost at C.

School Jokes About Animals

Humor about animals is always a hit with kids. These are perfect for a list of school jokes. If you want more, grab our whole list of animal jokes here.

80. Why do we measure a snake in inches?

Because it doesn’t have feet.

81. What is a snake’s favorite subject in school?

Hisssssstory.

82. What’s a butterfly’s favorite subject?

MOTHematics.

83. Why do fireflies get bad grades at school?

Because they are not bright enough.

84. Why did the dog do so well in school?

Because he was the teacher’s pet.

85. Why are fish so smart?

Because they live in schools.

86. How do fish get to school?

The octo-bus.

87. What does a spider do on the internet?

Create a WEBsite.

88. What dinosaur had the best vocabulary?

The thesaurus.

89. What did the buffalo say at drop-off?

Bi-son.

90. What contest do skunks win at school?

The smelling bee!

91. What’s a frog’s favorite year?

A leap year.

92. Which animal cheats on exams?

A cheetah.

93. How do bees get to school?

On the school buzz.

Jokes About School for Teens

Yes, you really can make teens giggle! Try these to get started, then check out our big roundup of jokes for teens here.

94. Why didn’t the pencil do its homework?

It seemed a bit pointless.

95. Why did the student bring scissors to school?

So they could cut class.

96. What do you call U.S. college students when they go for a hike?

The Walking Debt.

97. Why don’t students trust math teachers?

They’re always plotting something.

98. What do they call prom at a school for hamburgers?

The Meat Ball.

99. What school requires you to drop out in order to graduate?

Skydiving school.

100. How do you know history class is popular?

It has so many dates.

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