Math Jokes for Kids

Make math the funny part of the day. Each note has a joke on top and the answer upside down at the bottom.

24 notes · 8 per page3.75 × 2.5 inUS Letter PDF

Tap a note to reveal the second line. In the PDF, answers print upside down so nobody peeks.

All 24 notes

Note 1Why was six afraid of seven?Because seven eight nine.

Note 2Why is the math book sad?It has too many problems.

Note 3What do you call friends who love math?Algebros.

Note 4Why did the student do multiplication on the floor?The teacher said not to use tables.

Note 5What's a math teacher's favourite dessert?Pi.

Note 6Why should you never talk to pi?It goes on and on forever.

Note 7What tool is best for math?Multi-pliers.

Note 8How do you make seven even?Take away the s.

Note 9Why did the two 4s skip lunch?They already 8.

Note 10What did the zero say to the eight?Nice belt!

Note 11Why was the equal sign so humble?It knew it wasn't greater than or less than anyone.

Note 12What's a bird's favourite kind of math?Owl-gebra.

Note 13Why did the obtuse angle go to the beach?It was over 90 degrees.

Note 14Which knight invented King Arthur's round table?Sir Cumference.

Note 15Why did the fraction go to the doctor?It was feeling improper.

Note 16What did the triangle say to the circle?You're pointless.

Note 17Why are obtuse angles always upset?They're never right.

Note 18How do you stay warm in a cold room?Go to the corner. It's 90 degrees.

Note 19Why didn't the quarter roll down the hill with the nickel?It had more cents.

Note 20What do you get if you divide a pumpkin's circumference by its diameter?Pumpkin pi.

Note 21Why did the student wear glasses in math class?To improve di-vision.

Note 22What do you call a number that can't keep still?A roamin' numeral.

Note 23Why was the math test so confident?It knew all the answers.

Note 24What's a math teacher's favourite place?Times Square.

How do I print lunchbox notes?

Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size). Each page has eight notes. Cut along the dashed lines.

Can teachers use these in class?

Yes. They're free for classroom and church use, and work as morning-message or desk notes too.

Are these jokes kid-friendly?

Yes. Every note is clean and written for school-age kids.