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We have a lot of different types of jokes, fitting for any occasion. Today, however, we will talk about jokes for 5-year-olds. The little ones might often get left out of the conversation regarding jokes, and bad puns beloved by adults just won’t do. But just like the grown-ups, the kids enjoy having a good laugh, and such interactions can only benefit the development of children’s character. So think of this list as a collection of two-liner jokes but for the little ones!
While there are some references to popular kid culture and children's movies (like Frozen), these funny jokes also refer to history, biology, and general knowledge of the world. And that’s why seemingly silly jokes for kids can also be an excellent tool for learning. Hidden under the disguise of comedy, you can gift your children knowledge from an early age.
However, these short jokes can also help prepare your child for school and introduce essential life skills like communication, creativity, and self-awareness. The latter make up a significant part of one’s life. And while funny jokes for kids might not be directly responsible, it’s a great way to include a child in conversation and kick off their social habits.
But enough with all this seriousness, we’re here to have fun! Dig into this list of jokes for 5-year-olds, and make sure you take notes for later. Making your children laugh must be one of the best feelings in the world, and we sincerely hope this collection of funny puns will allow you to achieve that. Vote for your favorites and share with your family and friends, as perhaps they also need laughter in their lives.
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#1
Why shouldn’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she’ll “Let It Go”!
Illustrious G 2 years ago
A chance to make my students groan AND I get to sing for them while doing so!? I can’t WAIT to try this joke on them!
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#2
Why was the baby in Egypt?
It was looking for its mummy.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That mummies are a burial practice from ancient Egypt and not just occasional cartoon heels.
#5
What word starts with the letter t, ends with the letter t, and has t in it?
A teapot!
How do you find some easy-to-understand jokes for 5-year-olds?
Adults’ sense of humor can be vastly different than that of kids. Simple jokes for 5-year-olds just won’t hit the spot for us. And it might be a bit hard to understand what makes them laugh and what just flies over their heads. And that’s absolutely normal! Our understanding of the world grows over time, and it’s no wonder we view everything around us at an early age differently.
The key to collecting a great series of jokes that would make your kids laugh is simple. Put yourself in their shoes and remember your own childhood. What sort of things made you laugh?
Was it an unexpected noise, a person being goofy, or some silly knock-knock jokes? The key is to be simple, remove all the difficulties of the adult universe, and just appreciate the world as it is.
#8
What kind of music do balloons hate?
Pop music.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: I have neglected to explain the concept of music genres to my tiny human with barely any executive brain function. Even if she was fully developed brain-wise it still doesn't make any sense.
#10
Why did Mickey Mouse go up in space?
To find Pluto!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That Pluto is a cartoon dog in addition to a disenfranchised planetessimal.
#11
Where do cows go on Friday nights?
To the mooooo-vies!
Bethany Grinnell 2 years ago
I told this one to my older sister and I started cracking up to the point where I couldn't breathe BHAHAHAHAHAHA
With so many jokes for kids, how do you choose the best one?
When picking the best of the bunch, consider whether it’s age-appropriate, and remember that your goal is to entertain a kid. So if you’re a father, your usual, genetically embossed spicy dad jokes just won’t do, unfortunately.
Your task is simple—make your kids laugh so hard that they’ll get so tired that they’ll go straight to nap time. But it’s not only that; these jokes for 5-year-olds should also work as a tool for academic and general education. It might not seem like it at first, but we’re sure your kid will remember the laughing sessions for a long time and whatever life skills you gave them in humor form.
#13
What do you call two banana peels?
A pair of slippers!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That banana peels are, according to the oldest cartoons, are the slipperiest things ever.
#17
Why can’t Elsa have a balloon?
Because she will let it go.
#20
Who won the race of princesses?
Rapunzel, by a hair!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: What "by a hair" means. And I do not spare the old colloquialisms.
#27
What do you call a pig that knows karate?
A pork chop!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: What a "karate chop" is.
#29
Why did the bee get married?
Because she found her honey!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That "honey" is a cute, diminutive name for someone's partner.
#30
Where do eskimo pigs live?
In pig-loos!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: Neither what an Eskimo is or that that's not really what they're called.
#34
Where do hamburgers go dancing?
A meat ball!
#39
Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer?
Because he couldn’t see himself doing it.
#40
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
ICE CREAM SO YOU CAN HEAR ME!
#41
Why can't you play hockey with pigs?
They always hog the puck.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: What hockey is or the phrase "hogging the..."
#44
What do you call a gorilla with bananas in its ears?
Anything you like, he can’t hear you.
#53
How did Cookie Monster feel after eating all the cookies?
Pretty crummy!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That "crummy" means "not great or bad".
#61
Where do eskimo pigs live?
In pig-loos!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
When I was in high school in the late 90s my friends and I would skip school and hang out at the local college campus. Our cover story was that we were Eskimologists. But we promptly switched to Inuit studies majors when we realized we were being ignorant.
#63
Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building?
Of course! The Empire State Building can’t jump!
#66
What did one plate say to the other?
Dinner is on me!
#70
What kind of haircuts do bees get?
Buzzzzcuts!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: What a buzz-cut is. Kids in her class either have hair or a thin blue line.
#83
Why was the computer cold?
It left its window open!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: This. And she can navigate a computer pretty well already.
#84
What happened when the skunk was on trial?
The judge declared, "Odor in the court, odor in the court!"
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That "order in the court" is a thing or how courts work. Am I doing something wrong? I let her watch law and order but my wife got mad at me.
#85
Who was that owl who did all the tricks?
Who-dini.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: Who Houdini even is. Although I'm glad my kid doesn't remember some weird past life I guess? Or is overly interested in stage magic?
#86
How do you fix a broken tomato?
With a can of tomato paste.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That paste is a glue thing and some of her friends' parents definitely ate it. A lot.
#89
What is the name of the Dutch pig who was famous for painting sunflowers and cutting off his ear?
Vincent van Hog.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: Who the Dutch and Van Gough are. That's on me.
#92
Do you want to hear a joke about a pizza?
Never mind, it’s too cheesy!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: What "cheesy" implies.
#93
Why don’t polar bears eat penguins?
Because they can’t get the wrappers off.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: Why I don't get this joke.
#101
Why did the crab go to jail?
Because he kept pinching things!
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: That "pinching" is a euphemism for stealing.
#107
After many years, a prisoner is finally released.
He runs around yelling, "I'm free! I'm free!"
A little kid walks up to him and says, "So what? I'm 4."
#112
What stays in the corner yet can travel all over the world?
A stamp.
Andre Blue 2 years ago
Things I've realized my 5 year old doesn't know: Stamps. Oh God I'm failing her.
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