Why did the book put on a jacket?
Reveal the punchline
Its cover felt chilly.
Why is it funny?
Some books really do wear a paper cover called a "jacket."
School Jokes for Kids
Clean school jokes about pencils, rulers, books and math class. Read them together or print lunchbox joke cards.
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School Jokes
Why did the book put on a jacket?
Reveal the punchline
Its cover felt chilly.
Why is it funny?
Some books really do wear a paper cover called a "jacket."
Why did the music teacher bring a ladder?
Reveal the punchline
To reach the high notes.
Why were the two glue sticks best friends?
Reveal the punchline
They always stuck together.
Why is it funny?
Glue makes things stick. Friends who "stick together" stay close and help each other.
What is an eraser's favorite magic trick?
Reveal the punchline
Making mistakes disappear.
Why did the math book need a break?
Reveal the punchline
It had too many problems.
Why is it funny?
Math books are full of problems to solve. "Problems" can also mean worries or troubles.
Who is in charge of the pencil case?
Reveal the punchline
The ruler.
Why is it funny?
A ruler is the measuring stick in a pencil case. A ruler is also a person in charge of a whole country, like a king or a queen.
What did the teacher say to the sharpened pencil?
Reveal the punchline
You're looking sharp!
Why is it funny?
A sharpened pencil has a sharp point. "Looking sharp" also means looking neat and smart.
Why did the pencil raise its hand?
Reveal the punchline
It had a point to make.
Why is it funny?
A pencil has a sharp point. "Having a point to make" also means having an idea you want to share, which is why people raise their hands in class.
How did the paper airplane finish its art project?
Reveal the punchline
With flying colors.
Why is it funny?
Finishing "with flying colors" means doing something really well. A paper airplane flies, and an art project is full of colors.
What did the computer ask for at snack time?
Reveal the punchline
A small byte.
Why is it funny?
Computers keep information in tiny pieces called "bytes." "Byte" sounds just like "bite," a small mouthful of food.
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