Welcome to our joke corner, where laughter is guaranteed! Here are 25 funny, school-appropriate jokes that are perfect for sharing with fifth graders or anyone who needs a little humor in their day.
29 Funny Jokes & Riddles for 5th Graders
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
- Because he was outstanding in his field!
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
- A gummy bear!
How does a penguin build its house?
- Igloos it together!
Why don't scientists trust atoms?
- Because they make up everything!
What did the ocean say to the shore?
- Nothing, it just waved.
Why did the bicycle fall over?
- Because it was two-tired!
How do you make a tissue dance?
- You put a little boogie in it!
What did the janitor say when they jumped out of the closet?
- Supplies!
Why did the student eat his homework?
- Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake!
What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
- A carrot!
Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?
- Because she will let it go!
Why did the tomato turn red?
- Because it saw the salad dressing!
What’s a cat’s favorite color?
- Purrr-ple!
How do you know when the moon has had enough to eat?
- When it’s full!
What do you call cheese that isn't yours?
- Nacho cheese!
Why don't skeletons fight each other?
- They don't have the guts.
How do you organize a space party?
- You planet!
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
- A palm tree!
Why are ghosts bad at lying?
- Because you can see right through them!
What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
- Frostbite!
Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of pants?
- In case he got a hole in one!
What do you call fake spaghetti?
- An impasta!
Why did the stadium get hot after the game?
- Because all the fans left.
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
- Because it had a virus!
Why did the mushroom go to the party alone?
- Because he’s a fungi!
Why do ducks always pay with cash?
- Because they always have bills.
Funny Math Jokes for 5th Graders
Why did the math student look so cool?
- He had all the right angles!
What kind of insect is good at math?
- An account-ant!
Why did the girl wear glasses during math class?
- Because it improves di-vision!
What did the triangle say to the circle?
- You’re pointless!
What’s a math teacher’s favorite tree?
- Geometry!
What is a math teacher’s favorite place in school?
- The multiplication table!
I am an odd number. Take away one letter, and I become even. What number am I?
- Seven.
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
- The letter M.
If two's company and three's a crowd, what are four and five?
- Nine!
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
- A clock!
What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
- The future!
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
- Footsteps.
I add five to nine and get two. The answer is correct, but how?
- When it is 9 AM, add 5 hours to it and you get 2 PM.
Back to School Jokes for 5th Grade
Back to School Jokes for 5th Graders
Why was the broom late to class on the first day?
- It over-swept!
What did the student say when the teacher asked why he was doing his math homework on the floor?
- You told us to do it without tables!
Why was the music room’s door always locked on the first week?
- Because the students had to find the right key!
What did the science book say to the history book?
- Wow, you’ve got some real old stories!
Why did the computer get glasses before school started?
- To improve its web sight!
We hope these jokes and riddles bring a smile to your face and brighten your day. Share these jokes with your 5th grade students to spread the laughter. Keep laughing and have a fantastic day!
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