RELEVANT CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Kids love to laugh and have fun.  And one of the best ways to engage kids and grab their attention is by telling jokes.

You can tell jokes to kids one-on-one.  You can tell jokes during a group lesson.  You can tell jokes during small group time.

Jokes can play a part in making church a fun place for kids.  Yes, there are times when you need to be serious with kids, but there also should be times when you let kids be kids and you act like a big kid yourself.  Fill the room with giggles, laughter and smiles and you've got a good recipe for connecting with kids and seeing them engage with your ministry.

Here are 25 jokes you can share with kids.  These will get you a smile and maybe even some laughter.

Why is Cinderella bad at soccer?  She is always running away from the ball.

Where do cows go on Friday night?  The mooovies.

Why did the cookie go to the doctor?  He felt crummy.

What does the ocean do when it sees a friend?  It waves.

What has 4 wheels and flies?  Garbage truck.

Why did the boy throw butter out the window?  He wanted to see butterfly.

Why did the teddy-bear not ask for dessert?  He was stuffed.

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

What did one plate say to the other plate?  Dinner is on me! 

Why did the kid cross the playground?  To get to the other slide.

What kind of tree fits in your hand?  A palm tree!

What did the nose say to the finger?  Quit picking on me!

Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?  Because she wanted to go to high school.

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

What happened when the skunk was on trial?  The judge declared, "Odor in the court, odor in the court!"

Why do porcupines always win the game?  They have the most points.

What day of the week are most twins born on?  Twos-day!

What do you call a sheep with no legs?  A cloud.

What do you call bears with no ears?  B.

What animal is always at a baseball game?  A bat.

What do you call a fly with no wings?  A walk.

What kind of car does Mickey Mouse's wife drive?  A minnie van!

One of the easiest ways to connect with kids is by sharing jokes and riddles.
 
Kids love them.  It can turn a frown into smiles. It can transform grumbles into grins.  It can turn turn complaining into giggling.

Here are 25 joke and riddles for kids.  Grab a few of these and try them out this week.  You'll be amazed at how kids will engage with you.  You can ask them to tell a few they know as well.

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

What did one plate say to the other plate?
Dinner is on me!

Why did the kid cross the playground?
To get to the other slide.

How do you stop an astronaut’s baby from crying?
You rocket!

What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree!

Why did the cookie go to the hospital?
Because he felt crummy.
 
What falls in winter but never gets hurt?
Snow!

Why can’t Elsa have a balloon?
Because she will let it go.

What did the nose say to the finger?
Quit picking on me!

Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because she wanted to go to high school.

Why couldn't the pony sing a lullaby?
She was a little hoarse.

Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance?
He had no body to dance with.

What stays in the corner yet can travel all over the world?
A stamp.

What kind of award did the dentist receive?
A little plaque.

Why did Johnny throw the clock out of the window?
Because he wanted to see time fly.

What do you call a fish without an eye?
A fsh.

Why do porcupines always win the game?
They have the most points.

Why can’t Cinderella play soccer?
Because she’s always running away from the ball.

Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one.

What race is never run?
A swimming race.

How does a train eat?
It goes chew chew.

What did the judge say when the skunk walked into the courtroom?
Odor in the court.

Where do polar bears keep their money?
A snow bank.

What has four wheels and flies?
A garbage truck

What do you call cheese that is not yours?
Nacho cheese

Why is a baseball stadium always cool?
It is full of fans

What goes tick-tock and woof-woof?
A watchdog


What are some more jokes or riddles you like to tell kids?  Share them with us in the comment so we can use them as well.  Have a fun, impactful weekend.

A great way to connect with kids is to tell them a joke.  Kids love jokes.  Whether one-on-one or in a large group setting, jokes grab their attention.  When you tell a joke to the child, ask him or her to tell you one in return.  It's a great way to jump start a conversation.

Here's 30 great jokes you can use that kids will love.  Try some of these next time with them.

What do you call a bear with no teeth?  A gummy bear

What do you call a pig who knows karate?  Pork chop

Why can't you give Elsa a balloon?  Because she will let it go

What animal needs to wear a wig?  A bald eagle

What do lawyers wear to court?  Lawsuits

Why did the computer go to the doctor?  It had a virus

What do you call a sleeping bull?  Bulldozer

What season is it if you're on a trampoline?  Spring

Why didn't the skeleton go to the dance?  He had "no body" to go with  

Where do snowmen keep their money?  Snowbanks

What do you say when you lose a wii game?  I want a "wii-match"

How many books can you put in an empty backpack?  One!  After that its not empty!

What did the judge say when the skunk walked in the court room?  Odor in the court

What do you call cheese that is not yours?  Nacho Cheese