180 Jokes to Put in Your Kid's Lunch Box for Every Day of the School Year

Fact checked by Karen CilliFact checked by Karen CilliAs parents, we’re always looking for ways to make our kids smile—and the old-fashioned lunch box note always does the trick! A quick, heartfelt sticky note is bound to brighten a busy school day, and if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, how about a little humor? We’ve rounded up some of the best lunch box jokes to help spark some fun (and plenty of giggles) at the cafeteria table. From animal jokes to silly puns and knock-knock classics, our collection of kid-friendly jokes has you covered for the entire school year! Here are 180 lunch box jokes to pack along with your kiddo’s PB&J on the first day, last day, and every school day in between.
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Animal Lunch Box JokesWhere do cows go for entertainment? To the moo-vies.What do you call a horse that lives next door? A neigh-bor.Why did the snake cross the road? To get to the other ssssside.Why are fish so smart? Because they live in schools.What does a kitty eat for breakfast? Mice Krispies. What do you call a dog with a fever? A hot dog. What do you call an alligator who solves mysteries? An investi-gator.Why don’t leopards play hide-and-seek? Because they’re always spotted.What sound do porcupines make when they kiss? Ouch!What did the cow use to do his math homework? A cow-culator.What was the first animal in space? The cow that jumped over the moon.How do you get a squirrel to like you? Act like a nut!Why are teddy bears never hungry? Because they’re always stuffed!What kind of haircut does a bee get? A buzzzzzcut.Why did the lion spit out the clown? Because he tasted funny!What do you call a fish without an eye? A fsh. What kind of key opens a banana? A monkey.Why was the bee’s hair sticky? Because he used a honeycomb.Where do polar bears vote? The north poll. What do you call a bear with no ear? B! What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs bunny.What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.Where do cats go on a field trip? To the meow-seum.What do you call a sea Transformer? Octopus Prime.Where do mice park their boats? At the hickory dickory dock.What do you call a gorilla wearing earmuffs? Whatever you want. He can’t hear you anyway!What happens when you cross a balloon and a porcupine? You hear a pop!What has six eyes but cannot see? Three blind mice.What animal is always at a baseball game? A bat!What do you call a famous fish? A starfish.What kind of monkey flies through the air? A hot air baboon.What do you get when you cross a lion with a snowman? Frost-bite!How do you start a bear race? Ready, teddy, go!What do you call a bear in the rain? A drizzly bear.Who comes to a picnic but is never invited? Ants.Why did the spider use a computer? He was searching the web. What do you call a fly without wings? A walk. What's a cat's favorite color? Purrrrrrple. What did the duck say when she bought lipstick? Put it on my bill!Why do hummingbirds hum? Because they forgot the words. Science Lunch Box JokesWhat can run but cannot walk? Water.Why did the scientist take out his doorbell? He wanted to win the no-bell prize.What kind of tree can you fit into your hand? A palm tree. What did the science book say to the math book? You’ve got problems.Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road? He didn’t have the guts.What is a tornado’s favorite game to play? Twister.How does a scientist freshen their breath? With experi-mints!Where does a chemist eat lunch? On a periodic table.How do you throw a party in space? You planet.Why don’t plants like algebra? It gives them square roots.What is a pirate’s favorite element? Aaaaargon. Why did the physicist break up with the biologist? There was no chemistry. Where do geologists like to relax? In a rocking chair. What did one mushroom say to the other? You’re a real fungi!How do you cut the sea in half? With a sea saw. How can you tell if a tree is a dogwood tree? By its bark!What did the tree wear to the pool party? Swimming trunks. Why did the firefly get bad grades in school? He wasn’t very bright. How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogie in it. How do trees get on the internet? They log in!School Lunch Box JokesWhat is the snake’s favorite subject in school? Hissssstory. Which school supply is the king of the classroom? The ruler. Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to school? Because her students were so bright. What time would it be if Godzilla came to school? Time to run!What do elves learn in school? The elf-a-bet.Why did the dog do so well in school? Because he was the teacher’s pet.Why did the kid eat his homework? Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake.What’s the smartest bug? A spelling bee.What did the pen tell the pencil on the first day of school? Lookin’ sharp!Why did the clock go to the principal’s office? Because it was always running late!What did one pencil say to the other on the first day of school? Lookin’ sharp!Where do pencils go on vacation? Pencil-vania.Why did the dog go to school? Because he wanted to learn new tricks!What do you call a school for ice cream? Sundae school.How does a book stay warm? By putting on its jacket.How do you make seven an even number? Remove the “S.”Why did the music teacher need a ladder? To reach the high notes.Why did the nose not want to go to school? He didn’t want to get picked on!How do you get straight A’s? By using a ruler.Why do calculators make great friends? You can always count on them.What did the buffalo dad say to his son at school drop off? Bison!Why did the broom go to school? To brush up on its knowledge.Where do math teachers like to go on vacation? Times Square.What are 10 things a teacher can always count on? Their fingers.What does an English teacher like to eat for breakfast? Synonym rolls.What do you call a vampire who teaches math? Count Dracula.Why do magicians do so well in school? They’re good at trick questions.Why isn’t there a clock in the library? Because it tocks too much.What kind of school do surfers go to? Boarding school. What should you do if a teacher rolls their eyes at you? Pick them up and roll them back!Seasonal Luch Box JokesWhat is the cutest season? Awww-tumn.How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch.What happens if you eat too much pumpkin pie? You get autumn-y ache.Where do ghosts go on vacation? The boo-hamas. Why did the cows turn into werewolves? It was a full mooooon!What is a skeleton’s favorite instrument? The trombone.What kind of monster loves disco? The boogieman. What do you call a running turkey? Fast food.What do you call a sad cranberry? A blueberry.Why didn’t the turkey want dessert? He was stuffed.How did the turkey get home from Thanksgiving? He took the gravy train.What is a snowman’s favorite breakfast? Frosted flakes. Where does a polar bear keep his money? In a snow bank. What do you call a snowman in the desert? A puddle. What do you call a cat sitting on the beach on Christmas Eve? Sandy Claws.Why does everyone love Frosty the Snowman? He’s really cool. What do you call Santa when he stops moving? Santa Pause.What happened to a thief who stole a Christmas calendar? He got 12 months. What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? Rude-olph.Why do you get so cold on Christmas morning? Because it’s Decemberrrrr!What do you say when you see someone after midnight on New Year's Day? I haven't seen you since last year!What does the Easter Bunny say on New Year's Day? Hoppy New Year!What's a cow's favorite night of the year? Moo Year's Eve.What did Dad say at 11:59 on New Year's Eve? I promise not to make any bad jokes for the rest of the year.Who always has a date on Valentine's Day? A calendar.Why do air fresheners love Valentine's Day? They're so scent-imental.What do you call a small Valentine? A Valen-tiny.Why shouldn't you iron a four-leaf clover? You don't want to press your luck!How do you know a shamrock is jealous? It’s green with envy.Why do leprechauns hate running? They would rather jig than jog.Why is everyone so tired on April 1st? Because they just finished a 31-day March.Why do birds fly north in the spring? Because it’s way faster than walking!What season is it when you’re on a trampoline? Spring-time.Why couldn’t the flower ride its bike? It lost its petals.How can you tell the ocean is friendly? It waves!Why don’t oysters share their pearls? Because they’re shellfish.What is a frog’s favorite summertime treat? Hopsicles!What did the ghost say on the 4th of July? Red, white, and boo!Who has to work on the 4th of July? Fireworks. Why does the Statue of Liberty stand for freedom? Because she can’t sit!Silly Lunch Box JokesWhy did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one. What do you call two guys hanging on a curtain? Kurt and Rod!What did one penny say to another penny? We make cents. What can you catch but never throw? A cold. Why can’t your head be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot!What animal needs to wear a wig? A bald eagle.How do you know if there’s an elephant under your bed? Your head hits the ceiling!What do you call a dinosaur in a cowboy hat? Tyrannosaurus Tex!What did the frog order for lunch? A burger and a diet croak.What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck.What do you call a happy cowboy? A jolly rancher.Why did the gum cross the road? It was stuck to the chicken’s foot.Why did the kid put sugar on his pillow? He wanted to have sweet dreams!What’s green and not heavy? Light green.What kind of music do balloons hate? Pop music.Why do strings never win a race? Because they always tie.Why did the picture go to jail? It was framed!What has hands but can’t clap? A clock.What did the pig say on a hot day? I’m bacon!What do cats like to eat in the summer? Mice cream cones.What happens when ice cream gets angry? It has a meltdown.What do you call an anxious mosquito? A jitterbug.How do you tell the difference between a bull and a cow? It's one or the udder.What do sea lions say when they hear a bad joke? That's the seal-iest thing I've ever heard.Who wears shoes while sleeping? A horse.What did one toilet say to the other? You look flushed.What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.What did the little corn say to the mama corn? I miss pop corn.What does a clam do on his birthday? He shellabrates.What do clouds wear under their clothes? Thunder-wear.Knock Knock Lunch Box JokesKnock, knock! Who’s there? Eyesore. Eyesore who? Eyesore do love you.Knock, knock! Who’s there? Woo. Woo who? Glad you’re excited, too!Knock, knock! Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you going to let me in?Knock, knock! Who’s there? Radio. Radio who? Radio not, here I come!Knock, knock! Who’s there? Figs. Figs Who? Figs the doorbell, it’s not working!Knock, knock! Who’s there? Cow says. Cow says who? No, a cow says mooo!Knock, knock! Who’s there? A little old lady. A little old lady who? Hey, you can yodel!Knock, knock! Who’s there? Ice cream. Ice cream who? Ice scream so you can hear me!Knock, knock! Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome!Knock, knock! Who's there? Bee. Bee who? Bee a dear and answer the door, will you?Knock, knock! Who's there? Hammond. Hammond who? Hammond cheese is my favorite sandwich!Knock, knock! Who's there? Phillip. Phillip who? Phillip the pool, I wanna go for a swim!Knock, knock! Who's there? Viper. Viper who? Viper nose, it's running. Ew.Knock, knock! Who's there? Waddle. Waddle who? Waddle you give me to stop knocking?Knock, knock! Who's there? Barry. Barry who? Barry nice to meet you.Knock, knock! Who's there? Gorilla. Gorilla who? Gorilla a burger, I'm hungry!Knock, knock! Who's there? Whale. Whale who? Whale, whale, whale, who do we have here?Knock, knock! Who's there? Witch. Witch who? Witch one of you keeps knocking on my door?!Knock, knock! Who's there? Spell. Spell who? W-H-O.Knock, knock! Who's there? Ice cream. Ice cream who? Ice scream when I get scared, don't you? For more Parents news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! Read the original article on Parents.
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