If you’re the parent of a 5 year old, your child probably loves jokes. My daughter is currently obsessed with jokes, but I quickly realized that finding the perfect jokes for 5 year olds was not an easy task.
Sometimes it’s hard to find jokes that she can truly understand. She’s constantly asking Alexa to tell her a joke, but a lot of the jokes are over her head, and some are not very appropriate jokes either.
Not all jokes for kids are easy to understand, and when I looked for jokes for preschoolers, I found some really hilarious and perfect jokes for 5 year olds that kids of all ages would love.
The following are jokes that make the cut. They are simple enough for your preschooler, but they’re also some of the best kid-friendly jokes that I’ve found. These children’s jokes will have the whole family laughing together. You can find then divided up into general jokes, animal jokes and knock knock jokes.
So check out the jokes below or gather your kids and watch this video, which gives you a chance to play a little game and see who can come up with the joke’s answer first!
(Be sure to read the rest of the post, too, because not all of the jokes are in the video.)
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Really Funny Jokes for 5 Year Olds
Why shouldn’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she’ll “Let It Go”!
What do you call cheese that’s not yours?
Nacho cheese!
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it!
What kind of witch can you find at the beach?
A sand-witch!
What do you get when a witch goes to the beach?
A sand-witch!
What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato?
C’mon, ketchup!
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because he wasn’t “peeling” well!
What did one snowman say to the other?
Do you smell carrots?
Related: More Christmas Jokes For Kids
What’s a monster’s favorite game?
Swallow the leader!
Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance?
Because he had no body to go with!
What is a pirate’s favorite letter?
Arrrrrr!
What does a piece of toast wear to bed?
His pa-JAM-as!
What does one eye say to the other eye?
Something between us smells
What happens when an egg laughs?
It cracks up!
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
Why didn’t the teddy bear want dessert?
Because he was stuffed!
What do you call a train that sneezes?
Achoo-choo train!
Why can’t you tell a joke while ice skating?
Because the ice might crack up!
What’s mommy and daddy’s favorite ride at the carnival?
A married-go-round!
How did Cookie Monster feel after eating all the cookies?
Pretty crummy!
What did the ocean say to their airplane?
Nothing, it just waved!
What is brown and sticky?
A stick!
What did the cookie say to the annoying cookie?
Crumb on!
Why did Mickey Mouse go up in space?
To find Pluto!
What does Olaf eat for lunch?
Icebergers!
What letter is always wet?
The C!
What do elves learn at school?
The elf-abet!
Breastfeeding mom bonus* What kind of bees make milk?
Boo-bees!
Animal Jokes For 5 Year Olds
Why do giraffes have long necks?
Because they have smelly feet!
What goes black, white, black, white, bump?
A penguin falling down the stairs!
Where do cows go on Friday nights?
To the mooooo-vies!
Why did the crab go to jail?
Because he kept pinching things!
What animal needs to wear a wig?
A bald eagle!
Where do you take a sick horse?
To the horse-pital!
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
What do you call a pig that knows karate?
A pork chop!
What do you call a skunk who flies in a helicopter?
A smelly-copter!
What do you get when you shake a cow?
A milkshake!
How do bees brush their hair?
They use honeycombs!
What do kittens like to eat?
Mice-cream!
How do you catch a squirrel?
Climb up a tree and act like a nut!
Why did the bee get married?
Because she found her honey!
Where do eskimo pigs live?
In pig-loos!
What’s a dinosaur called when it’s sleeping?
A dino-snore!
What do you call an eagle at the bay?
A bay-gull!
Knock Knock Jokes For 5 Year Olds
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Cows go. Cows go who? No, cows go MOO!
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s only me!
Knock! Knock! Who’s there?
Kanga. Kanga who?
Actually, it’s kangaroo.
Knock, knock Who’s there?
Me. Me who?
Wow! You don’t know who you are?
Knock, Knock, Who’s there?
Interrupting cow. Interrupting cow…
MOOO!
Knock, knock Who’s there?
Who. Who who?
I didn’t know you were an owl!
Knock, knock, Who’s there?
Atch. Atch who?
Bless you!
Knock, knock, Who’s there?
Elmo. Elmo who?
You don’t know who Elmo is?!
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Broccoli. Broccoli who?
Broccoli doesn’t have a last name, silly.
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Harry. Harry who?
Harry up and answer the door!
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Ice cream. Ice cream who?
Ice cream if you don’t let me in!
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Orange. Orange who?
Orange you going to open the door?
Don’t forget the printable version! You can keep it anywhere around the house. I keep ours in the car and I tell jokes while we’re waiting for the van in the morning.
Megan @ The Many Little Joys says
Love this! My kids love jokes, but theirs make NO sense, and they don’t get a lot of the ones I tell them. I’m excited to teach them some of these.
Brenda says
So glad you like it! My daughter makes up jokes ALL the time and they don’t make sense at all. ? She thinks they’re funny at least.
Nicole Kauffman says
These are hilarious! Great list! 🙂
Brenda says
Thanks, Nicole!
Paislee says
I now right im 8 and i loveeeeee them
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups says
I can’t wait to share some of these with my little guy! Thanks!
Brenda says
Hope he likes them!
Jess says
These are so cute and funny! Will have to tell some of these to my son niece and nephew.
Brenda says
I’m sure the will love them. Kids love jokes!
Ashley says
Knock knock
Who’s there
Dr Phil
Dr Phil who
Dr Phil my prescription are you a talk
Show host or a pharmacist
Nostalgia Diaries says
My daughter would loved these! Printing this out for her 🙂
Brenda says
Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!
theterrificfive says
This is a good list to have. I also find that it’s hard to find jokes kids will get… or to get their! lol
Brenda says
It really is! My daughter desperately wanted to laugh at jokes, but with most jokes she was faking it, haha!
Victoria with One Sharp mama says
These are a great list of checks for little ones. Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to tell my little sister some of these. She’s an elementary school but she would find quite a few of them pretty funny
Brenda says
Right, it’s not just for preschoolers!
Jillian says
These are so cute. I shared some with my 5 year old and there was lots of giggles.
Brenda says
Aww! My 5 year old loves them, too!
Shahira says
Haha. As an adult I enjoyed it so I am sure pre schoolers will love it. Thanks for sharing
Brenda says
No problem! Everybody loves a good, clean joke ?
babiestobookworms says
Haha, I will have to share these with my daughter!
Brenda says
Hope she likes them!
amh2006 says
I do love it and I did Pin It! Such a cute idea, since you’re right, most jokes are over their heads! I love some cheesy humor, so I actually got a nice chuckle myself!
Brenda says
Thanks so much!
Madi White says
haha these are so good! I need to save them for later!
Brenda says
Pin away! ?
Cheyenne Bell says
These are too cute!
Brenda says
Thanks, Cheyenne!
Amanda says
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Jennifer says
My 8 year old got quite a giggle out of these. Thank you.
Brenda says
So glad your child liked them!
Michael says
My four-year-old made up this one:
– Knock, knock.
– Who’s there?
– Want.
– Want who?
– Three, four!
Not really funny so much as clever for his age.
Brenda says
I love it! My kids make up their own jokes, too. It makes them so proud! Thanks for sharing.