Puns for kids are a type of humor that’s guaranteed to make you chuckle. Puns are so funny because they use wordplay to make a joke out of a word that sounds similar to another word, or a word that has more than one meaning. In addition to being silly or corny enough to make you laugh, puns also require you to use your brain to get the joke! Enjoy these funny puns for kids, and check out these tricky “what am I?” riddles that’ll also make you think.

1. A book just fell on my head. I only have myshelf to blame.

2. Did you hear the joke about the little mountain?
It’s hill-arious!

3. Where do rats go when they have a cavity?
The rodentist!
—Ray, age 9

4. I’m great friends with 25 letters of the alphabet. I don’t know Y.

Here are more grammar jokes every word nerd will appreciate.

5. How does the moon cut his hair?
Eclipse it!

6. Where do T-rexes shop? At dino stores.rd.com, Getty Images

6. Where do T-rexes shop?
At dino stores.
—Joshua, age 9  

Don’t forget to browse these dinosaur jokes that’ll make you chuckle.

7. If you need help building an ark, I Noah guy!

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8. What’s a cat’s favorite type of Mexican food?
Purritos.
—Rosewyn, age 8

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9. What do astronauts do before throwing a party in space?
They planet.

Need more puns? Check out these space puns—they’re truly out of this world.

10. What do dogs do when they need a break while watching a movie?
They put it on paws.

These dog puns are the best puns for kids and their pets alike.

11. What's really fast, really loud, and tastes good with salsa? A rocket chip.rd.com, Getty Images

11. What’s really fast, really loud, and tastes good with salsa?
A rocket chip.

Thought that was good? These taco puns really shell out the laughs!

12. Why did the clock get shushed in the library?
It was tocking too loud.

13. What do you call an army of babies?
Infantry.
—Joe, age 9

14. I’m an archaeologist. My career is in ruins.

15. What did the cupcake say to the frosting?
“I’d be muffin without you!”

Craving a muffin and coffee? Get a whole latte laughs from these coffee puns. If muffins aren’t your thing, you’ll love these a-dough-rable donut puns instead.

16. What did the mama cow say to the calf?
“It’s pasture bedtime.”
—Kaleb, age 8 

17. Why was the broom late for school? It overswept!rd.com, Getty Images

17. Why was the broom late for school?
It overswept!

18. What does a skunk judge say?
“Odor in the court!”

19. What do you call a duck that loves to make jokes?
A wise-quacker.

20. Who is the most famous fish spy?
James Pond.

These beach puns are shore to make you laugh!

21. Did you hear about the frog whose car broke down?
He had to be toad!
—Martin F. 

22. How do you know a dog is calling you?
Check the collar ID.

If these silly puns have your kids laughing, just wait until they read these funny tongue twisters for kids.

23. What's a writing utensil's favorite state? Pencil-vania.rd.com, Getty Images

23. What’s a writing utensil’s favorite state?
Pencil-vania.

24. Have you seen the movie about the hot dog? It’s an Oscar Weiner!

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25. I thought about trying to make a pencil with erasers at both ends. Then I realized there’d be no point.

26. I wish I could be a doctor, but I don’t have the patients.

27. What do you call a knight who hates fighting?
Sir Render!

Make someone’s day with the best funny (and punny!) compliments that’ll win everyone over.

28. What does algae do when it’s in trouble?
Sea-kelp!

29. Why do pirates make such good singers?
Because they hit the high C’s!

These pirate jokes arrrr sure to make you chuckle.

30. Which superhero is best at baseball?
Batman, of course!

31. Why do we say “break a leg” to actors?
Because every play needs a cast!

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