Knock knock. Who’s there? It’s National Tell a Joke Day!

Tickle your funny bone on Monday, August 16 and get laughing with some of our favorite family-friendly jokes. And keep scrolling for side-splitting activities, educational resources, and more!

Ha-Ha’s for the Whole Family!

What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence?
Time to get a new fence.

What did the left eye say to the right eye?
Between us, something smells!

What’s Curious George’s favorite dessert to share?
A banana split!

How do ducks learn to fly?
They just wing it.

What do you call a T-rex after she goes to sleep?
A dino-snore.

What happens when you tell an egg a joke?
It cracks up!

Ernie, do you want some ice cream?
Sherbert!

Ernie, do you want some ice cream?
Sherbert!

Activities, Resources, & More

Why Being Funny is Good for Your Family

Because silliness can do so much seriously good stuff for kids, we think every family should focus on being funny – and it’s never too early to start! This article outlines a five-step timeline for jokes guaranteed to crack your kids up at every age.

Funny Books for Kids

Grades PreK-5
There’s nothing like a good laugh! We aim to please with this selection of funny books for kids of all ages that’ll have you laughing out loud.

Mega Wow | Telling Jokes with Balloon Rockets!

Grades K-3
Are you ready for some Mega Wow? Join your host Katie Nguyen and her special guest Bennett as they tell each other jokes with balloon rockets!

Laugh-o-Graph – The Electric Company | PBS KIDS Lab

Grades 1-3
Create a laugh graph to rate your child’s favorite jokes and figure out which one is the funniest. This activity from The Electric Company will help children master graphing, data collection, and analysis.

NOVA scienceNOW | Hippocampus Humor: Comic Science

Grades 6-8
Learn about the hippocampus, a part of the brain that stores memories, in this video from the Comic Science series of NOVA scienceNOW. And learn a nerdy hippocampus joke, too!

For more side-splitting fun, check out PBS Kids!