I can easily admit that I am no stand-up comedian, but using jokes in speech therapy sessions is a great way to target everything from social skills, language skills, to targeting specific sounds. Speech Therapists can help kids in so many different ways with jokes!

I researched so many different jokes (and had myself a very good laugh while doing so) to share with you how to use a classic punch line in your next speech therapy session!

105+ Jokes for Speech Therapy Practice

Jokes to Use to Practice Multiple Meaning Words
Jokes to Target WH Questions
Jokes to Target Idioms
Jokes to Target Multisyllabic Words
Riddles for Comprehension
Sound Loaded Jokes to Practice Articulation (L, TH, R, SH)

If you want to save all these jokes – feel free to save this blog post or download a pdf of all these jokes at the bottom of this list! Keep this printable resource handy and use it throughout the day in your speech sessions for more smiles and more laughter!

Also – this is a resource that we love to share with your special education & occupational therapy peers! Jokes are beneficial all around and these funny quotes and knock knock joke cards will help brighten everyones day.

Using Jokes in Your Lesson Plans

Jokes offer Speech-Language Pathologists great opportunities to connect with our kids! They say laughter is the best medicine, and they are right.

If you need to build rapport with your students? Jokes.
If you need a fun way to practice a goal in just a few minutes? Jokes.
If your child is having a hard day and you want to make it easier on them? Jokes.
If you have young elementary school students, middle school aged or even older kids? Jokes.
If you want to complete a quick Informal Assessment? Jokes!

You get the point. Funny jokes are an invaluable resource we as Speech Language Pathologists can use to teach kids!

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105+ Jokes to use in Speech Therapy Sessions

Here it is! This list is a comprehensive K-12 digital resource and printable resource! I worked hard to gather jokes to target a variety of goals.

Let’s start with using some jokes during language therapy! These jokes are perfect to work on multiple meaning words – as the multiple meaning word is the punch line of the joke! Encourage your student to make their own jokes using a multiple meaning word!

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Jokes to Use to Practice Multiple Meaning Words Speech

What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved! (Waved can mean saying hello or goodbye, but also refers to the ocean’s movement.)
Why did the pencil go to the principal’s office? Because it was being sharp! (Sharp can mean both a pointed pencil and a person who is quick-witted.)
Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts! (Guts can mean both courage and internal organs.)
What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree! (Palm can mean the tree or the inside of your hand.)
Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems! (Problems can mean both math questions and personal issues.)
Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! (Dressing can mean putting clothes on or preparing food.)
What did the bee say to the flower? Hello, honey! (Honey can mean both the sweet treat and a term of affection.)
Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it felt crummy! (Crummy can mean both being sick or having crumbs.)
What is a cat’s favorite color? Purr-ple! (Purple sounds like “purr,” the sound cats make.)
Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she will let it go! (Let it go can mean releasing the balloon or the song from Frozen.)
What do you call a pencil that’s always happy? A point of happiness! (Point can mean the sharp tip of a pencil or something important in a conversation.)

FOR YOU! Looking for more resources for Multiple Meaning Words? Use this resource of multiple meaning words grouped by grade level! Our Speech Therapy Bundles also include themed multiple meaning word practice! You can find them at Speech Therapy Store Shop.

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Jokes to Target WH Questions

So many jokes start with WH Question words! They are a perfect way to work on this language target. Another kind of joke that is filled with “who” questions are Knock Knock Jokes! You can incorporate those into your speech therapy sessions as well!

Who can hold up a ship? A sea captain!
What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog? Frostbite!
When do ghosts like to go to school? On spook days!
Where do cows go on vacation? To the moo-seum!
How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it!
Who makes a good pet for a pirate? A parrot!
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus!
When does a joke become a “dad” joke? When it becomes apparent!
Where do pencils go on vacation? Pencil-vania!
How does a snowman get around? By riding an “icicle”!
Who has a great time at parties? A party balloon!
Who can you always trust to be on time? A clock!
Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they might crack up!
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!

NEED MORE WH QUESTIONS? If you are looking for more free WH Question resources, check out our 31 Wordless Videos to Teach Problem Solving with WH Questions! This resource encourages critical thinking and includes engaging videos! We also have themed WH Question Flashcards!

Jokes to Target Idioms

Here is a creative way to practice Idioms! If you want to add more idiom practice to your language therapy sessions, check out this free resource: Idioms in Figurative Language with Examples and Activities. If you love that free resource to practice Idioms – then we have more for you! All of the idioms in the jokes below are also practiced in our “100 Classroom Idioms Bundle!”

Why did the student eat his homework? Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake.
What did the apple tree say to the boy? Quit picking on me.
What happened when the turkey fell off of his skateboard? He got the stuffing knocked out of him.
Why did the boy throw the clock out of the window? Because he wanted to see time fly.
Why couldn’t the bull take pottery class? Because he was a bull in a china shop.
Why did the team of pirates always get along? Because they were always in the same boat!
Why was the owl up late coloring and reading? Because he was a night owl!
Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!
What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between you and me, something smells!
Why don’t skeletons ever fight each other? They don’t have the stomach for it!

Jokes to Target Multisyllabic Words

I divided these jokes into different syllable categories for you! If you are looking for more multisyllabic practice – we have a very fun and highly rated “Would You Rather” Multi-Syllabic game for sale on the shop!

One Syllable

What do you call an illegally parked frog? Toad!
What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? Stick

Two Syllable

What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?I-scream!
What do you call fake spaghetti? Impasta!
What do you call it when a prisoner takes his own mugshot? cellfie.
What do you call blackbirds that stick together? Vel-crows
What does a triangle call a circle? Pointless
What do you call a cow in an earthquake? milkshake
What do you call an M&M that does its homework? Smarty
What do you call two birds in love? Tweethearts!
What do you call a farm that grows bad jokes? Corny

Three Syllable

What do you call a funny mountain? Hill-arious
What do you call a tiny mother? Minimum!
What do you call someone that saw an iphone being stolen? iWitness
What do you call something that goes up when the rain comes down? Umbrella
What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? dinosnore
What do you call a cheese that doesn’t belong to you? Nacho cheese!

Four Syllable

What do you call a dancing lamb? A baaaaaa-llerina!
What do you call a cute door? Adorable

Five Syllable

What do you call something that runs but never gets anywhere? refrigerator

Riddles for Comprehension

Here are 5 riddle cards to practice comprehension with your students! These are funny, and will require the student to pay attention to the details! We recommend these for older students, but I think everyone will get a good laugh with them!

One night, a king and a queen went into a castle. There was nobody in the castle, and no one came out of the castle. In the morning, three people came out of the castle. Who were they? The knight (night), the king, and the queen!
Which is heavier, a pound of bricks or a pound of feathers? The same – a pound is a pound!
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest man can’t hold me for more than 5 minutes. What am I? Breath.
Timmy’s mother had three children. The first was named April, the next was named May. What was the name of the third child? Timmy of course!
If you are running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in? Second place

Jokes to Practice Articulation in Speech Therapy

These are some fun jokes! This list holds over 30 L, Th, SH and R Sound Knock Knock Jokes and regular Jokes! Knock Knock Jokes are so fun, and will naturally prompt the student to say the target sound at word level! Download this entire joke list in a pdf format to have on hand for your speech sessions! Enjoy!

R Articulation

What gives you power to walk through a wall? A door
How do bears keep their den cool in the summer? Bear-conditioning
What has four wheels and flies? A trash truck
What school supply is king of the classroom A ruler

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you doing today?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Radio.
Radio who?
Radio not, here I come!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Thermos.
Thermos who?
Thermos be a better punchline than this!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
ICE CREAM SO YOU CAN HEAR ME!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Raccoon.
Raccoon who?
Raccoon you let me in? It’s cold outside!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ruler.
Ruler who?
Ruler of all knock-knock jokes!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Rice.
Rice who?
Rice to meet you!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Raven.
Raven who?
Raven a great day, how about you?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ranch.
Ranch who?
Ranch you glad I’m here with a joke?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Rodeo.
Rodeo who?
Rodeo you know how to have fun?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ron.
Ron who?
Ron a little faster, there’s a dinosaur chasing me!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter let me in or I’ll freeze!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Figs.
Figs who?
Figs the doorbell, I’ve been knocking forever!

Knock! Knock!
Who’s there?
Interrupting pirate.
Interrupting pirate… ARRRRR!!!

the best funny jokes for speech therapy articulation and idioms

TH Articulation

What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? A Tuba Toothepaste
Which dinosaur knew the most words? the thesaurus
Where do polar bears vote? The north pole
Why don’t sharks eat clowns? They taste funny
What time is it when you have a toothache? Tooth hurty

Knock knock
Who’s there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any cookies left?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Abby.
Abby who?
Abby birthday to you!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Theodore.
Theodore who?
Theodore wasn’t opened so I knocked.

L Articulation

What do you call a dancing lamb? A baaaaaa-llerina!
What do you call a snail aboard a ship? A snailor.
What do you call a pony with a sore throat? A little horse.
What do you call a bear in the rain? A drizzly bear.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hatch.
Hatch who?
Bless you!

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Waddle.
Waddle who?
Waddle it take to get you to open the door?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Howl.
Howl who?
Howl you know unless you open the door?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Spell.
Spell who?
Okay, W-H-O!

Will you remember me in a day?
Yes.
Will you remember me in an hour?
Yes.
Will remember me in a minute?
Yes.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Oh no, you forgot me already!

SH Articulation

What do you do to get a robot mad? Push all of its buttons.
What do you call a cheese that doesn’t belong to you? Nacho cheese!
What do you call a dollar frozen in a block of ice? Cold hard cash.

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes the police, open up!

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Sherwood.
Sherwood who?
Sherwood like to be your friend!

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Leash.
Leash who?
Leash you could do is answer the doorbell!

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Conclusion

I hope you use these jokes in your speech therapy sessions as a way to have fun while also targeting speech goals. Do you have a joke you love to tell your students? Feel free to share it!

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