Who says dads have the monopoly on telling groan-worthy, corny jokes? Dad jokes have a great place in your classroom because they are clean, easy to understand, and make kids chuckle. When you take time to laugh and have a good time with your students, the classroom is a more enjoyable place to be, and what teacher doesn’t love to see her students smile?

Here are 100 silly dad jokes to get you started. Also check out these funny Knock Knock Jokes for the classroom!

Dad Jokes by School Subject

Math Jokes

  • Why was the math book so sad? It had too many problems.
  • Where do math teachers go on vacation? Times Square.
  • What did the digital clock say to the grandfather clock? Look Grandpa! No hands!
  • What kind of bug can tell time? A clock roach.
  • Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot.
  • How do you warm up in any room? Huddle in the corner – they are always 90 degrees.

Science Jokes

  • What is an astronaut’s favorite computer key? The space bar.
  • Why didn’t the skeletons fight each other? They didn’t have the guts.
  • What room do skeletons stay out of? Living rooms.
  • Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? He had no-body to go with.
  • Why do bees have sticky hair? They use honeycombs.
  • What is a robot’s favorite snack? Computer chips.
  • What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing – it just waved.
  • Why did the tomato invite the mushroom to the party? Because he was a fungi.
  • What kind of fish knows how to do an appendectomy? A sturgeon.
  • Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a virus.
  • What do you call a fish who only thinks about himself? Shellfish.
  • What do clouds wear under their pants? Thunderwear.
  • What do you call a dinosaur that’s a noisy sleeper? A bronto-snorus.
  • How do you get an astronaut’s baby to stop crying? You rocket.
  • What do computers eat for a snack? Microchips.

Reading Jokes

  • Why can’t a sailor learn the alphabet? Because he keeps getting lost at “C.”
  • What does a librarian use to go fishing? A bookworm.
  • Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom? Because the “p” is silent.

Social Studies Jokes

  • Which state has the most streets? Rhode Island.
  • Where do fruit go on vacation? Pear-is.
  • Where did people go for fun in medieval times? The knight club.
  • Where do sheep go on vacation? The Baaaahamas.
  • Where do penguins go to vote? The North Poll.
  • Why did the king go to the dentist? He needed crowns.

Music Jokes

  • What kind of music do teachers listen to? Class-ical.
  • How did the piano get locked out of his car? He couldn’t find his keys.
  • What kind of music to planets listen to? Neptunes.
  • What do you call a group of musical whales? An orca-stra.
  • What kind of music scares balloons? Pop music.
  • What kind of music do mummies listen to? Wrap music.
  • What is a skeleton’s favorite instrument? A trom-bone.
  • Why did the drum go to bed early? He was beat.
  • Why did the chicken join the band? He had drumsticks.

Art Jokes

  • Why did the tomato turn red? He saw the salad dressing.
  • What is a cat’s favorite color? Purrr-ple.
  • Why do nurses keep red crayons? Sometimes they have to draw blood.

P.E. Jokes

  • Why should you bring an extra pair of pants when you go golfing? In case you get a hole in one.
  • Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two tired.
  • How much does it cost to swim with sharks? An arm and a leg.
  • What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers.
  • Why couldn’t the leopard play hide and seek? He was always spotted.
  • What do kids play when they have nothing else to do? Bored games.
  • What do you call a snowman with a six pack? An abdominal snowman.
  • What kind of cat likes to go bowling? An alley cat.
  • How do you know a bike is thinking? You can see its wheels turning.
  • What is a boxer’s favorite drink? Punch.
  • Is this pool safe for diving? It deep ends.

And even more dad-jokery!

Dad jokes don’t have to be about school subjects to make students laugh! Here are some sub-categories of dad jokes that we know those kiddos will love.

Animals & Plants Jokes

  • Where do little trees go to learn? Elementree school.
  • What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer.
  • Why shouldn’t you tell secrets on the farm? Because corn has ears.
  • What do you call a bear stuck in the rain? A drizzly bear.
  • Why did the rabbit go to the salon? He was having a bad hare day.
  • Why don’t animals play cards? They are afraid of cheetahs.
  • What should you do if your puppy gets sick? Take him to the dog-tor.
  • What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.
  • What kind of key opens a banana? A monkey.
  • What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree.
  • What do you call a pig that does karate? A pork chop.
  • What do you call a bee that can’t make up his mind? A may-bee.
  • What happens when a frog parks his car illegally? He gets toad.
  • What do you call the horse that lives next door? Your neigh-bor.
  • Why are fish so smart? They swim in schools.
  • Did you hear about the whale who swallowed a clown? He felt a little funny after.
  • What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny.
  • Why are pigs bad drivers? They hog the road.
  • What kind of bird works on a construction site? A crane.
  • What kind of jewelry do rabbits wear? 14-carrot gold.

Holidays & Parties Jokes

  • How do you organize a class party? You planet.
  • Why did the student eat his homework? His teacher told him it was a piece of cake.
  • Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.
  • What do you call a ghost’s mom and dad? Transparents.
  • Why do vampires seem sick all the time? They are always coffin.
  • Why don’t vampires have more friends? They are a pain in the neck.
  • How do you fix a cracked pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch.
  • What is a scarecrow’s favorite fruit? Straw-berries.
  • Why did the snowman buy a bag of carrots? He wanted to pick his nose.

Food & Snacks Jokes

  • What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
  • What do you call cheese that doesn’t belong to you? Nacho cheese.
  • What do you call a hot dog on wheels? Fast food.
  • Why don’t eggs tell each other jokes? They might crack up.
  • Why did the banana go to the doctor? He wasn’t peeling well.
  • How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste.
  • Did you hear about the cold dinner? It was chili.
  • Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? He was stuffed.
  • What kind of room has no doors or windows? A mushroom.
  • Why did the Oreo go to the dentist? He lost his filling.
  • Why don’t aliens eat clowns? Because they taste funny.
  • How does a train eat? He goes chew chew.
  • What do you call a potato wearing glasses? A spec-tater.

Randomly Silly Jokes

  • Why do teachers wear sunglasses? Because their students are so bright.
  • What do you call a broken can opener? A can’t opener.
  • Why was the broom late for school? He overswept.
  • Why was the belt arrested? He held up a pair of pants.
  • Why did the nose feel sad? He was always getting picked on.

When things get a bit too serious, take a quick break and share a few of these hilarious dad jokes!