A Fun Icebreaker for the First Day
Summer break has ended, the school bell is ringing, and for some kids, that means a mix of excitement… and maybe a little dread. The transition from lazy summer mornings to early school days can be a big adjustment—whether you’re homeschooling or heading back to the classroom.
So why not start the year with a laugh? A few Back-to-School jokes can turn first-day jitters into smiles, making the change feel a little lighter (and a lot more fun).
Printable School Jokes for Kids
We’ve created four printable joke pages featuring some of the most-loved classic school jokes for children. Each page is designed as bookmarks—perfect for slipping into a book, handing out to friends, or sending home for a giggle with the family.
- Each page prints five bookmarks with kid-friendly jokes and cute school-themed illustrations.
- With four pages in total, you’ll have 20 unique jokes to share.
- Sized just right for younger children to collect, trade, or read aloud.
How to Print & Use Them
- Choose your pages:
School Jokes Page Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, and Page 4. - Print the PDFs:
Cardstock works best for durability, but standard printer paper works fine too. - Cut apart:
Use the gray lines as a guide to separate each bookmark.
Fun Ways to Share the Jokes
- Parents: Tuck a new joke into your child’s lunchbox each day for a midday surprise.
- Teachers: Hand out bookmarks as a welcome gift or challenge students to create their own jokes.
- Classroom Icebreaker: Let kids read their bookmark joke to the class to kick off the day.
Teachers, encourage children to make up their own jokes.
For more bookmark ideas, visit our Personalized Bookmarks Pages for Kids page. You can also explore Back to School printables and activities for even more ways to make the school year start off on a positive note.
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