170+ Cheesy Dad Jokes To Make Everyone Giggle and Groan

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Need a good laugh? Chances are your students do too! After you’ve been working so hard together, you deserve a break. We’ve put together this list of funny dad jokes for kids that you can share in your classroom whenever you need it. Warning: These dad jokes for kids jokes are really cheesy!

Best Dad Jokes for Kids

1. Where do young trees go to learn?

Where do young trees go to learn?  Elementree school.- dad jokes for kids

Elementree school.

2. Why do bees have sticky hair?

Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use a honeycomb, as an example of dad jokes for kids

Because they use a honeycomb.

3. What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of a computer?

What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of a computer?  The space bar.

The space bar.

4. When does a joke become a dad joke?

When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent, as an example of dad jokes for kids- dad jokes for kids

When it becomes apparent.

5. Why shouldn’t you trust atoms?

Why shouldn’t you trust atoms?  Because they make up everything!

Because they make up everything!

6. Why are elevator jokes so classic and good?

Why are elevator jokes so classic and good?  They work on many levels, as an example of dad jokes for kids

They work on many levels.

7. What do you call a fake noodle?

What do you call a fake noodle?  An impasta.- dad jokes for kids

An impasta.

8. Which state has the most streets?

Which state has the most streets?  Rhode Island, as an example of dad jokes for kids

Rhode Island.

9. Is this pool safe for diving?

Is this pool safe for diving?  It deep ends.

It deep ends.

10. If you see a crime happen at the Apple store, what does it make you?

If you see a crime happen at the Apple store, what does it make you?  An iWitness, as an example of dad jokes for kids

An iWitness.

11. Why are piggy banks so wise?

Why are piggy banks so wise?  They're filled with common cents.- dad jokes for kids

They’re filled with common cents.

12. Why is Peter Pan always flying?

Why is Peter Pan always flying?  He neverlands, as an example of dad jokes for kids

He neverlands.

13. How can you tell if a tree is a dogwood tree?

How can you tell if a tree is a dogwood tree?  By its bark.

By its bark.

14. What do you call a hot dog on wheels?

What do you call a hot dog on wheels?  Fast food!, as an example of dad jokes for kids- dad jokes for kids

Fast food!

15. Did you hear about the circus fire?

Did you hear about the circus fire?  It was in tents, as an example of dad jokes for kids

It was in tents.

16. Wanna hear a joke about paper?

Wanna hear a joke about paper?  Never mind—it's tearable.

Never mind—it’s tearable.

17. Can February March?

Can February March?  No, but April May!, as an example of dad jokes for kids- dad jokes for kids

No, but April May!

18. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?

What do you call cheese that isn't yours?  Nacho cheese.

Nacho cheese.

19. What do you call a belt made of watches?

What do you call a belt made of watches?  A waist of time, as an example of dad jokes for kids 

A waist of time.

20. Where do math teachers go on vacation?

Where do math teachers go on vacation?  Times Square.

Times Square.

21. What’s a robot’s favorite snack?

What's a robot's favorite snack?  Computer chips, as an example of dad jokes for kids- dad jokes for kids

Computer chips.

22. Mountains aren’t just funny …

Mountains aren't just funny ... They're hill areas.

They’re hill areas.

23. What do you call a fish with no eyes?

What do you call a fish with no eyes?  A fsh, as an example of dad jokes for kids

A fsh.

24. What’s the best-smelling insect?

What's the best smelling insect?  A deodor-ant.- dad jokes for kids

A deodor-ant.

25. Did you know corduroy pillows are in style?

Did you know corduroy pillows are in style?  They're making headlines, as an example of dad jokes for kids

They’re making headlines.

26. Have you ever tried to catch fog?

Have you ever tried to catch fog?  I tried yesterday but I mist.

I tried yesterday but I mist.

27. How do you make a Kleenex dance?

How do you make a Kleenex dance?  Put a little boogie in it!- dad jokes for kids

Put a little boogie in it!

28. What did the ocean say to the beach?

What did the ocean say to the beach?  Nothing, it just waved.

Nothing, it just waved.

29. How does the moon cut his hair?

How does the moon cut his hair?  Eclipse it.

Eclipse it.

30. What did one wall say to the other?

What did one wall say to the other?  I'll meet you at the corner.- dad jokes for kids

I’ll meet you at the corner.

31. Where do fruits go on vacation?

Where do fruits go on vacation? 

Pear-is.

32. What has more letters than the alphabet?

What has more letters than the alphabet?  The post office!

The post office.

33. How do you get a squirrel to like you?

How do you get a squirrel to like you?  Act like a nut.- dad jokes for kids

Act like a nut.

34. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?

Why don't eggs tell jokes?  They'd crack each other up.

They’d crack each other up.

35. Did you hear the rumor about butter?

Did you hear the rumor about butter?  Well, I'm not going to spread it!

Well, I’m not going to spread it!

36. Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?

Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself?  It was two tired.- dad jokes for kids

It was two tired.

37. Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long?

Why can't a nose be 12 inches long?  Because then it would be a foot.

Because then it would be a foot.

38. What kind of car does an egg drive?

Why don't eggs tell jokes?  They'd crack each other up.

A Yolkswagen.

39. Why did the drum go to bed?

Why did the drum go to bed? It was beat.- dad jokes for kids

It was beat.

40. What did one plate say to another plate?

What did one plate say to another plate? Dinner's on me tonight.

Dinner’s on me tonight.

41. Did you hear about the guy who was afraid of hurdles?

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid of hurdles? He got over it.

He got over it.

42. What kind of jewelry do rabbits wear?

What kind of jewelry do rabbits wear? 14-carrot gold.- dad jokes for kids

14-carrot gold.

43. What does a librarian use to go fishing?

What does a librarian use to go fishing? A bookworm.

A bookworm.

44. What did one volcano say to the other?

What did one volcano say to the other? I lava you.

I lava you.

45. Did you hear about the bossy man at the bar?

Did you hear about the bossy man at the bar? He ordered everyone around.- dad jokes for kids

He ordered everyone around.

46. What do computers eat for a snack?

What do computers eat for a snack? Microchips.

Microchips.

47. Why did the girl toss a clock out the window?

Why did the girl toss a clock out the window? She wanted to see time fly.

She wanted to see time fly.

48. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work?

What do you call a can opener that doesn't work? A can't opener.- dad jokes for kids

A can’t opener.

49. Why can’t the sailor learn the alphabet?

Why can't the sailor learn the alphabet? Because he keeps getting lost at C.

Because he keeps getting lost at C.

50. The past, present, and future walked into a bar.

The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.

It was tense.

51. How do celebrities keep cool?

How do celebrities keep cool? They have many fans.

They have many fans.

52. What do pigs use to clean up?

What do pigs use to clean up? Hogwash.- dad jokes for kids

Hogwash.

53. How do mice floss their teeth?

How do mice floss their teeth? With string cheese.- dad jokes for kids

With string cheese.

54. Once I read a book about glue.

Once I read a book about glue. I couldn't put it down.

I couldn’t put it down.

55. How can you tell when a comic passes gas?

How can you tell when a comic passes gas? Something smells funny.

Something smells funny.

56. What do you call a rude cow?

What do you call a rude cow? Beef jerky.- dad jokes for kids

Beef jerky.

57. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Summer wasn't too bad either.

Summer wasn’t too bad either.

58. What do you call a cow with two legs?

What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef.

Lean beef.

59. What did the earthquake say when it was done?

What did the earthquake say when it was done? Sorry, my fault!- dad jokes for kids

Sorry, my fault!

60. Why did the roofer go to the doctor?

Why did the roofer go to the doctor? He had shingles.

He had shingles.

61. Did you hear about the guy who drank invisible ink?

Did you hear about the guy who drank invisible ink?

He’s at the hospital waiting to be seen.

62. When is a door not a door?

When is a door not a door? When it's ajar.- dad jokes for kids

When it’s ajar.

63. What sits on the seabed and has anxiety?

What sits on the seabed and has anxiety? A nervous wreck.

A nervous wreck.

64. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?

What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot.

A carrot.

65. Where do armies belong?

Where do armies belong? In your sleevies.- dad jokes for kids

In your sleevies.

66. How do you cook an alligator?

How do you cook an alligator? In a Croc-Pot.

In a Croc-Pot.

67. Why shouldn’t you play poker in the jungle?

Why shouldn't you play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs.

Too many cheetahs.

68. What’s the best air to breathe if you want to be rich?

What’s the best air to breathe if you want to be rich? Millionaire.- dad jokes for kids

Millionaire.

69. Have you ever had a bad sausage?

Have you ever had a bad sausage? It's the wurst.

It’s the wurst.

70. What kind of bug can tell time?

What kind of bug can tell time? A clock-roach.

A clock-roach.

71. Why did the computer catch a cold?

Why did the computer catch a cold? It left a window open.- dad jokes for kids

It left a window open.

72. Did you hear about the broken guitar that’s for sale?

Did you hear about the broken guitar that's for sale? It comes with no strings attached.

It comes with no strings attached.

73. What should you do to prevent dry skin?

What should you do to prevent dry skin? Use a towel.

Use a towel.

74. How do you fix a broken tomato?

How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste.- dad jokes for kids

With tomato paste.

75. Why did the whale blush?

Why did the whale blush? It saw the ocean’s bottom.

It saw the ocean’s bottom.

76. Why did the cowboy adopt a wiener dog?

Why did the cowboy adopt a wiener dog? He wanted to get a long little doggie.

He wanted to get a long little doggie.

77. I went to buy a pair of camouflage pants, but …

I went to buy a pair of camouflage pants, but ... I couldn’t find them.- dad jokes for kids

I couldn’t find them.

78. What kind of music scares balloons?

What kind of music scares balloons? Pop music.

Pop music.

79. What did the Dalmatian say after dinner?

What did the Dalmatian say after dinner? That hit the spot.

That hit the spot.

80. What do you get from a pampered cow?

What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled milk.

Spoiled milk.

81. Did you hear about the cold dinner?

Did you hear about the cold dinner? It was chili.- dad jokes for kids

It was chili.

82. How do frogs invest their money?

How do frogs invest their money? They use a stock croaker.

They use a stock croaker.

83. Why do nurses like red crayons?

Why do nurses like red crayons? Sometimes they have to draw blood.

Sometimes they have to draw blood.

84. Why did the police arrest the turkey?

Why did the police arrest the turkey? They suspected fowl play.- dad jokes for kids

They suspected fowl play.

85. How do you know when a bike is thinking?

How do you know when a bike is thinking? You can see its wheels turning.

You can see its wheels turning.

86. A horse walks into a bar.

A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says, "Why the long face?"

The bartender says, “Why the long face?”

87. Did you hear about the king that went to the dentist?

Did you hear about the king that went to the dentist? He needed to get crowns.- dad jokes for kids

He needed to get crowns.

88. Why did the boy bring a ladder on the bus?

Why did the boy bring a ladder on the bus? He wanted to go to high school.

He wanted to go to high school.

89. Did you hear about the woman who couldn’t stop collecting magazines?

Did you hear about the woman who couldn't stop collecting magazines? She had issues.

She had issues.

90. Why did the tomato blush?

Why did the tomato blush? It saw the salad dressing.- dad jokes for kids

It saw the salad dressing.

91. Why did the orange stop halfway across the road?

Why did the orange stop halfway across the road? It ran out of juice.

It ran out of juice.

92. Why was the math book sad?

Why was the math book sad? It had too many problems.

It had too many problems.

93. What do you give the Dentist of the Year?

What do you give the Dentist of the Year? A little plaque.- dad jokes for kids

A little plaque.

94. What should you do if you meet a giant?

What should you do if you meet a giant? Use big words.

Use big words.

95. What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?

What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies!

Supplies!

96. Why are fish so smart?

Why are fish so smart? Because they swim in schools.

Because they swim in schools.

97. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?

Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? Just in case he got a hole in one.- dad jokes for kids

Just in case he got a hole in one.

98. Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Why did the scarecrow win an award? It was outstanding in its field.

It was outstanding in its field.

99. Why did the Oreo go to the dentist?

Why did the Oreo go to the dentist? It lost its filling.

It lost its filling.

100. How do you stop a bull from charging?

 

You cancel its credit card.

101. Did you hear about the whale that swallowed a clown?

Did you hear about the whale that swallowed a clown? It felt funny afterward.He needed to get crowns.- dad jokes for kids

It felt funny afterward.

102. How do you get an astronaut’s baby to stop crying?

How do you get an astronaut’s baby to stop crying? You rocket.

You rocket.

103. Why did the coach go to the bank?

Why did the coach go to the bank? To get his quarter back.

To get his quarter back.

104. Why did the snowman buy a bag of carrots?

Why did the snowman buy a bag of carrots? He wanted to pick his nose.- dad jokes for kids

He wanted to pick his nose.

105. What sounds like a sneeze and is made of leather?

What sounds like a sneeze and is made of leather? A shoe.

A shoe.

106. Why did the duck fall on the sidewalk?

Why did the duck fall on the sidewalk? He tripped on a quack.

He tripped on a quack.

107. What do dogs and phones have in common?

What do dogs and phones have in common? Both have collar ID.- dad jokes for kids

Both have collar ID.

108. I used to be a banker.

I used to be a banker. I lost interest.

I lost interest.

109. Why are pigs bad drivers?

Why are pigs bad drivers? They hog the road.

They hog the road.

110. What do you call a herd of sheep falling down a hill?

What do you call a herd of sheep falling down a hill? A lambslide.- dad jokes for kids

A lambslide.

111. What invention allows us to see through walls?

What invention allows us to see through walls? Windows.

Windows.

112. Why did the computer go to bed?

Why did the computer go to bed? It needed to crash.

It needed to crash.

113. What do you call a bear with no teeth?

What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.- dad jokes for kids

A gummy bear.

114. What kind of bird works on a construction site?

What kind of bird works on a construction site? A crane.

A crane.

115. Why did the nose feel sad?

Why did the nose feel sad? It was always getting picked on.

It was always getting picked on.

116. What happens when doctors get frustrated?

What happens when doctors get frustrated? They lose their patients.- dad jokes for kids

They lose their patients.

117. What do you call a sheep that knows karate?

What do you call a sheep that knows karate? A lamb chop.

A lamb chop.

118. How does Darth Vader like his bagels?

How does Darth Vader like his bagels? On the dark side.

On the dark side.

119. Where’s the one place you should never take your dog?

Where’s the one place you should never take your dog? A flea market.- dad jokes for kids

A flea market.

120. What do you call a cow with no legs?

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef.

Ground beef.

121. What did one leaf say to the other?

What did one leaf say to the other? I’m falling for you.

I’m falling for you.

122. How do you organize a space party?

How do you organize a space party? You planet.- dad jokes for kids

You planet.

123. Why did the tailor get fired?

Why did the tailor get fired? He wasn’t a good fit.

He wasn’t a good fit.

124. What do you call a potato wearing glasses?

What do you call a potato wearing glasses? A spec-tater.

A spec-tater.

125. How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?

How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Tentickles.

Tentickles.

126. Where do elephants store luggage?

Where do elephants store luggage? In a trunk.- dad jokes for kids

In a trunk.

127. What do you call a moose with no name?

What do you call a moose with no name? Anonymoose.

Anonymoose.

128. How did the barber win the race?

How did the barber win the race? He knew a shortcut.

He knew a shortcut.

129. Why was the football stadium cold?

Why was the football stadium cold? There were too many fans.- dad jokes for kids

There were too many fans.

130. Why do bakers work so hard?

Why do bakers work so hard? Because they knead dough.

Because they knead dough.

131. What’s more unbelievable than a talking dog?

What’s more unbelievable than a talking dog? A spelling bee.

A spelling bee.

132. What do you call a happy cowboy?

What do you call a happy cowboy? A jolly rancher.- dad jokes for kids

A jolly rancher.

133. Why did the ram run over the cliff?

Why did the ram run over the cliff? He didn’t see the ewe turn.

He didn’t see the ewe turn.

134. Why shouldn’t you trust trees?

Why shouldn’t you trust trees? They seem shady.

They seem shady.

135. What kind of sandals do frogs wear?

What kind of sandals do frogs wear? Open-toad.- dad jokes for kids

Open-toad.

136. What did the hamburger name its baby?

What did the hamburger name its baby? Patty.

Patty.

137. Why did the employee get fired from the keyboard factory?

Why did the employee get fired from the keyboard factory? He wasn’t putting in enough shifts.

He wasn’t putting in enough shifts.

138. What did one piece of tape say to the other?

What did one piece of tape say to the other? Let’s stick together.- dad jokes for kids

Let’s stick together.

139. What type of music do the planets enjoy?

What type of music do the planets enjoy? Neptunes.

Neptunes.

140. What did Benjamin Franklin say when he discovered electricity?

What did Benjamin Franklin say when he discovered electricity? Nothing. He was too shocked.

Nothing. He was too shocked.

141. Did you hear about the man who cut off his left leg?

Did you hear about the man who cut off his left leg? He’s all right now.- dad jokes for kids

He’s all right now.

142. What did one elevator say to the other elevator?

What did one elevator say to the other elevator? I think I’m coming down with something.

I think I’m coming down with something.

143. Did you hear about the ice cream truck accident?

Did you hear about the ice cream truck accident? It crashed on a rocky road.

It crashed on a rocky road.

144. Did you hear the one about the claustrophobic astronaut?

Did you hear the one about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a little space.- dad jokes for kids

He just needed a little space.

145. How do birds learn to fly?

How do birds learn to fly? They wing it.

They wing it.

146. How does a penguin build a house?

How does a penguin build a house? Igloos it together.

Igloos it together.

147. What kind of music should you listen to while fishing?

What kind of music should you listen to while fishing? Something catchy.- dad jokes for kids

Something catchy.

148. Did you hear about the walnut and cashew that threw a party?

Did you hear about the walnut and cashew that threw a party? It was nuts.

It was nuts.

149. What do you call a girl in the middle of a tennis court?

What do you call a girl in the middle of a tennis court? Annette.

Annette.

150. What did the blanket say to the bed?

What did the blanket say to the bed? I’ve got you covered.

I’ve got you covered.

151. Why did the deer go to the dentist?

Why did the deer go to the dentist? It had buck teeth.- dad jokes for kids

It had buck teeth.

152. Why did the watch go on vacation?

Why did the watch go on vacation? To unwind.

To unwind.

153. What is a calendar’s favorite food?

What is a calendar’s favorite food? Dates.

Dates.

154. Why are fish so easy to weigh?

Why are fish so easy to weigh? Because they have their own set of scales.- dad jokes for kids

Because they have their own set of scales.

155. Why can’t you trust a balloon?

Why can’t you trust a balloon? It’s full of hot air.

It’s full of hot air.

156. What did one hat say to the other?

What did one hat say to the other? You go on ahead.

You go on ahead.

157. A cheese factory exploded in France.

A cheese factory exploded in France. Da brie is everywhere!- dad jokes for kids

Da brie is everywhere!

158. Why did the computer get glasses?

Why did the computer get glasses? To improve its website.

To improve its website.

159. Not sure if you have noticed, but I love bad puns.

Not sure if you have noticed, but I love bad puns. That’s just how eye roll.

That’s just how eye roll.

160. Why did the phone wear glasses?

Why did the phone wear glasses? Because it lost all its contacts.- dad jokes for kids

Because it lost all its contacts.

161. Why did the banana go to the doctor?

Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well.

Because it wasn’t peeling well.

162. Why do melons have weddings?

Why do melons have weddings? Because they cantaloupe.

Because they cantaloupe.

163. Where does a sheep go to get a haircut?

Where does a sheep go to get a haircut? The baa-baa shop.- dad jokes for kids

The baa-baa shop.

164. Why did the picture go to jail?

Why did the picture go to jail? It was framed.

It was framed.

165. What do you call birds that stick together?

What do you call birds that stick together? Velcrows.

Velcrows.

166. What did the mama cow say to the baby cow?

What did the mama cow say to the baby cow? It’s pasture bed time.- dad jokes for kids

It’s pasture bed time.

167. What did the roof say to the shingle?

What did the roof say to the shingle? The first one’s on the house

The first one’s on the house.

168. Why should you never use a dull pencil?

Why should you never use a dull pencil? Because it’s pointless.

Because it’s pointless.

169. What do you give a scientist with bad breath?

What do you give a scientist with bad breath? Experi-mints.- dad jokes for kids- dad jokes for kids

Experi-mints.

170. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling crumby.

It was feeling crumby.

171. Where did the cat go after losing its tail?

Where did the cat go after losing its tail? The retail store.

The retail store.

172. Why do dragons sleep during the day?

Why do dragons sleep during the day? Because they like to fight knights.- dad jokes for kids

Because they like to fight knights.

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