Start the Year With Laughs Using Funny Icebreaker Jokes

Kick off your school year with smiles and giggles using our printable Funny Icebreaker Jokes for kids! Designed especially for back-to-school season, this cheerful collection of classroom-friendly humor is a perfect way to break the ice and help students feel at ease in their new environment. 

These funny icebreaker jokes are kid-appropriate and a great way to start meaningful conversations and build a sense of classroom community from day one.

Easy-to-Use Jokes for Icebreakers in the Classroom

Using jokes for icebreakers is an easy way to get your students talking and laughing during those first days of school.  This printable resource includes a variety of back to school jokes that are perfect for morning meetings, transition times, or for a quick classroom laugh. 

Each card features a silly setup and punny punchline that’s sure to entertain your young learners. Simply print, cut, and draw a card anytime you want to break the ice with laughter!

Download Your Back-to-School Jokes Today!

Our Back to School Jokes are perfect for the first week of school when students are still learning names and settling into routines. You can get these printable joke cards in editable Google Slides or PDF format. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.

We have also included both color and black-and-white versions of these cards.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Icebreaker Jokes That Build Classroom Community

Print and use these icebreaker jokes to promote positive classroom culture and get everyone smiling, but don’t stop there! We’ve got loads of printable icebreakers for back-to-school classroom fun!

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