Jokes, riddles, and
knock-knocks are a great way to develop children’s sense of humor as well as
language standards (Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning words and phrases…).
*You might want to choose
one joke each day and read it together.
Invite children to “think out loud” and explain their interpretation to
classmates. This will enable
children who “don’t get it” to scaffold to a higher level.
*Write these on a chart
and practice reading together.
(Reading Foundations-Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and
understanding.)
*Make a class book where
children write and illustrate jokes and riddles. (Writing Standards)
Lunch bags are good for knock-knock jokes and flaps with the answer underneath
work well for riddles.
*Encourage each child to
learn a joke that they can share with their classmates. (Speaking and Listening Standards) Let children decorate craft sticks with
their names and put them in a “Joke Can.”
When you have a few extra minutes, choose a stick and let that child
tell a joke to the class.
Note! “Bat” you’ll “scream” for
some of these Halloween jokes! However, you can use riddles all year long. Non-holiday jokes are plentiful on the internet.
What do ghosts put on
their cereal in the morning?
“Boo” berries and
“boo”nanas.
What do you get when you
take the inside out of a hotdog?
A “hollow” weenie.
What are the birds giving
out for Halloween this year?
“Tweets!”
Why was the baby ghost
sad?
He wanted his “mummy.”
What did the boy ghost say
to the girl ghost?
You sure are “boo” tiful!
How do you make a witch
itch?
You take away the W.
What pants do ghosts wear?
BOO jeans.
What do ghosts serve for
dessert?
I scream!
What did one
jack-o-lantern say to the other jack-o-lantern
on their way to the party?
on their way to the party?
Let’s get “glowing”!
Why do witches fly around
on broomsticks?
Because their vacuum
cleaners are too heavy.
What did the little ghost
say to his mom?
“I’ve got a boo boo!”
How do you make a skeleton
laugh?
Tickle it’s funny bone.
Why did the vampires
cancel their baseball game?
Because they couldn’t find
their bats.
Where do baby ghosts go
during the day?
DaySCARE centers.
Who did Frankenstein take
to the party?
His ghoul friend.
How do you mend a broken
jack-o-lantern?
With a pumpkin patch.
What’s a ghost’s favorite
party game?
Hide and go shriek!
What do baby ghosts wear
on their feet?
BOOties.
This could go on and
on….but I think you get the idea!
How about a few knock knocks?
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Boo!
Boo who?
I didn’t mean to make you
cry.
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Frank
Frank who?
Frankenstein!
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Orange
Orange who?
Orange you glad it's
Halloween?
Knock Knock!
Who’s there?
Olive. Olive who?
Olive Halloween!
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Wanda. Wanda who?
Wanda go for a ride on my
broomstick?
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Phillip. Phillip who?
Phillip my bag with candy.
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Ben. Ben who?
Ben waiting for Halloween
all year.