75 Hilarious Back-to-School Jokes to Put In a Kid’s Lunchbox for a Sweet Surprise

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.