123 Back To School Jokes So Funny Kids Can’t Be Moody To Class

Back-to-school season always brings a mix of excitement, nerves, and a little bit of chaos.

As a mom of two young boys, I know firsthand that a good laugh can make those first-day jitters disappear in seconds.

Whether you’re packing lunches, shopping for school supplies, or snapping those first-day photos, these hilarious back to school jokes for kids are guaranteed to bring smiles.

They’re perfect for lunch box notes, classroom icebreakers, family dinners, and sharing with friends.

I’ve rounded up 123 funny school jokes, teacher jokes, pencil jokes, math jokes, and even a few silly knock-knock jokes that kids absolutely love.

Let’s get laughing!

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Funny Back To School Jokes For Kids

1. Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!
2. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
3. Why did the pencil go to school? To become sharper.
4. What did one crayon say to the other? Color me impressed!
5. Why did the student bring a ladder to school? Because she wanted to go to high school.
6. What is a teacher’s favorite nation? Expla-nation.
7. Why did the notebook stay calm? It had everything written down.
8. Why did the school bus get promoted?
   It always went the extra mile.
9. Why did the ruler get promoted? Because it always measured up.
10. What is a student’s favorite type of fish? A school fish.
11. Why did the student love new notebooks? Because every page was a fresh beginning.
12. What kind of school do surfers attend? Boarding school.
13. Why was the classroom so cold? The teacher left the windows of opportunity open.
14. Why did the scissors get good grades? They always stayed on the cutting edge.
15. What do you call a sleeping teacher? A substitute napper.

Teacher Jokes

16. Why do teachers love summer? Because they finally get to grade their own naps.
17. Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? Her students were so bright.
18. What did the teacher say to the pencil? You’re looking sharp today.
19. Why was the teacher carrying a map? She wanted to help students find their way.
20. Why do teachers make great gardeners? They help students grow.
21. What is a teacher’s favorite dessert? Class-ic pie.
22. Why did the teacher bring string to school? To tie up loose ends.
23. Why was the teacher happy at recess? It was her break too.
24. What do teachers do when they get nervous? They take attendance and count to calm down.
25. Why did the teacher love baseball? She enjoyed covering all the bases.

School Supply Jokes

26. Why was the pencil so confident? It always had a point.
27. Why did the eraser feel important? It fixed mistakes.
28. What did the glue say to the paper? I’m stuck on you.
29. Why did the backpack get an award? It carried the team.
30. What is a marker’s favorite dance? The highlight shuffle.
31. Why did the stapler feel proud? It held everything together.
32. What did the notebook say on the first day? Let’s start a new chapter.
33. Why did the crayons throw a party? They wanted to color outside the lines.
34. What did the scissors tell the paper? Let’s cut to the chase.
35. Why did the ruler become a coach? It knew how to set standards.

Math Jokes For Kids

36. Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine.
37. Why was the equal sign so humble? It knew it wasn’t less than or greater than anyone.
38. What did the calculator say to the student? You can count on me.
39. Why did the fraction feel left out? Everyone kept reducing it.
40. What is a math teacher’s favorite place? Times Square.
41. Why was the geometry book excited? It had so many angles to explore.
42. What did zero say to eight? Nice belt.
43. Why did the number line feel important? It kept everyone in order.
44. What do you call friends who love math? Alge-bros.
45. What is a math teacher’s favorite tree? A geometry.

Reading Jokes

46. Why did the book join the gym? It wanted a stronger spine.
47. What is a librarian’s favorite sport? Book-etball.
48. Why was the dictionary exhausted? Everyone kept looking things up.
49. What did the bookmark say? I’ll save your place.
50. Why did the novel get an award? It had a great story.
51. What is a reader’s favorite tree? A book-wood tree.
52. Why was the library so quiet? The books were sleeping.
53. What do books do at recess? They hang out between covers.
54. Why did the chapter feel nervous? It was about to end.
55. What did the student say to the library card? You’re my ticket to adventure.

Science Jokes

56. Why can’t atoms trust each other? They make up everything.
57. What do you call an educated tube? A graduated cylinder.
58. Why was the microscope excited? It was looking into new things.
59. What did one molecule say to the other? I think we’ve got great chemistry!
60. What do planets like about school? Space to learn.
61. Why did the volcano get good grades? It always erupted with answers.
62. What did one magnet say to the other? I find you attractive.
63. Why was the chemistry class so funny? The students had great reactions.
64. Why did the student study electricity? It was a shocking subject.
65. Why did the microscope get excellent grades? Because it paid attention to every detail.

Lunchroom Jokes

66. Why did the banana go to the nurse? It wasn’t peeling well.
67. What did the sandwich say to the lunchbox? Thanks for carrying me.
68. Why did the apple get an A? It was the teacher’s favorite.
69. What is a cafeteria tray’s favorite game? Carry and seek.
70. Why did the cookie feel nervous? It was about to crumble under pressure.
71. What do carrots tell students? Stay sharp.
72. Why was the milk so calm? It knew how to chill.
73. What did the pizza say at school? Slice to meet you.
74. Why did the grape stop rolling? It ran out of juice.
75. What is a lunch lady’s favorite song? Feed Me Maybe.

Silly School Jokes

76. Why did the student bring a flashlight? For brighter ideas.
77. Why did the desk get detention? It was acting shady.
78. What do you call a duck that gets straight A’s? A wise quacker.
79. Why did the clock get sent to the principal? It kept tocking back.
80. Why did the computer go to school? To improve its memory.
81. What do witches learn in school? Spelling.
82. Why was the broom late? It swept in.
83. What did the chalk say to the board? I’ve got you covered.
84. Why did the student carry a mirror? To reflect on learning.
85. What kind of music do students like? Anything with good notes.

Knock Knock Jokes For School

86. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Annie.
    Annie who?
    Annie body ready for school?
87. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Justin.
    Justin who?
    Justin time for class!
88. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Howard.
    Howard who?
    Howard you like a funny school joke?
89. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Al.
    Al who?
    Al be ready when the bell rings!
90. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Lettuce.
    Lettuce who?
    Lettuce into the classroom!
91. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Dewey.
    Dewey who?
    Dewey have homework tonight?
92. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Wanda.
    Wanda who?
    Wanda know what we learned today?
93. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Luke.
    Luke who?
    Luke who’s back at school!
94. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Abby.
    Abby who?
    Abby student knows that answer.
95. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Ben.
    Ben who?
    Ben studying all summer!

More Back To School Jokes

96. Why did the backpack cross the road? To get to the other class.
97. What did one classroom chair say to the other? Let’s take a seat and learn something new.
98. Why did the bell feel important? It called the shots.
99. What did the whiteboard say? Let’s draw some conclusions.
100. Why did the paper get excited? It was turning over a new leaf.
101. Why did the student love recess? It was a break-through.
102. What do smart pencils do? Draw conclusions.
103. Why did the bus get good reviews? It always delivered.
104. Why was the classroom plant thriving? It got plenty of growth opportunities.
105. Why did the student bring a jacket to class? In case the lessons got a little cool.
106. Why did the principal smile? School was in session.
107. What do calculators eat for breakfast? Number crunches.
108. Why was the backpack so organized? It had great compartments.
109. Why did the teacher love pencils? They always made their point.
110. What do students call a funny worksheet? A laugh sheet.
111. Why did the marker win the race? It left its mark.
112. What did the bell tell the students? Time flies when you’re learning.
113. Why did the student love history? It had a lot of stories.
114. Why did the backpack feel lucky? It was packed with possibilities.
115. Why did the glue stick smile? It made lots of connections.
116. What did the school bus say every morning? Hop aboard.
117. Why did the student bring binoculars? To look ahead.
118. Why did the pencil case feel special? It held all the talent.
119. Why was the classroom door friendly? It was always open to new ideas.
120. Why did the student enjoy spelling class? Every word counted.
121. What do school supplies do on weekends? Hang out in stationery.
122. Why did the student carry a map of school? To stay on course.
123. Why was the first day of school so exciting? It was the start of a brand-new adventure.

Final Thoughts

Back-to-school season can be busy, emotional, and sometimes a little overwhelming for both kids and parents.

I’ve found that a simple joke can completely change the mood during a hectic morning, a long car ride, or those nervous first-day moments.

Slip a few into lunch boxes, share them at the dinner table, or let your kids memorize their favorites to tell friends and teachers.

Be sure to save this list of back to school jokes for kids by pinning it to your Pinterest or bookmarking this page so you can use them throughout the school year.