Kids' Thanksgiving Jokes

Do you know that humor is tremendously beneficial to kids? So says Paul E. McGhee, PH.D, a pioneer in humor research. He says kids have a built-in ability to practice newly developed physical and mental skills through the use of humor. Their jokes are a form of intellectual play--a play with ideas. In other words, kids' humor should be encouraged!

Humor is also as important to Thanksgiving as turkey and all the trimmings. It's good for the kids, as well as the adults, and can make the day memorable for years to come. Humor--

Helps Reduce Stress

Sometimes making kids and adults feel comfortable takes a bit of finesse. The use of humor is a powerful antidote for stress. It gives people of all ages the opportunity to relax, to "be in the spotlight" and to make others laugh.

Unifies People of Different Ages

Humor bridges the old and the young. It gives kids an opportunity to shine. Older guests prove to the young that they have personality, too!

Models Social Skills for Kids

Kids participate in word play and conversation with people of all ages. Humor helps kids further develop important social skills--all while having fun!

Occupies Time Away from the Table

There's nothing better than the aroma of a roasting turkey and a houseful of people talking and laughing. A Thanksgiving celebration without humor would be as dreadful as an under-done turkey!!

Reflects Well the Day

The best memories are born from humor. How many family celebrations are remembered because of the funny things that happened? Humor makes a long-lasting, positive imprint on people's minds.

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Thank you to the following sites for the Thanksgiving poem and jokes. Click on the name of each site for more jokes and fun Thanksgiving activities for children. Kaboose * Thanksgiving Jokes * Jokes by Kids * 101 Thanksgiving * Humor Matters

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The Turkey Popped Out of the Oven

by Jack Prelutsky

The turkey popped out of the oven

and rocketed into the air;

It knocked every plate off the table

and partly demolished a chair.

It ricocheted into a corner

and burst with a deafening boom,

Then splattered all over the kitchen,

completely obscuring the room.

It stuck to the walls and the windows,

It totally coated the floor.

There was turkey attached to the ceiling,

Where there had never been

turkey before.

It blanketed every appliance,

It smeared every saucer and bowl;

there wasn't a way I could stop it;

that turkey was out of control.

I scraped and I scraped with

displeasure

and thought with chagrin as I

mopped,

that I would never again stuff a turkey,

with popcorn that hadn't been popped!

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Cute Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids and Adults

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? (Pilgrims!)

Why do turkeys go gobble, gobble? (Because they haven't learned good table manners!)

How can you send a turkey through the post office? (Bird- class mail!)

What happened when a turkey got in a fight? (He got the stuffing knocked out of him!)

What sound does a space turkey make? (hubble, hubble, hubble!)

What can you be thankful for at Thanksgiving? (That you're not a turkey!)

Why did the turkey cross the road? (Because it was the chicken's day off!)

Why can't you take a turkey to church? (Because it uses FOWL language!)

Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building? (Sure. A building can't jump!)

Why did they let a turkey join the band? (Because he had drumsticks!)

Why do pilgrims' pants keep falling down? (Because their buckles are on their hats!)

What does Dracula call Thanksgiving? (Fangs-giving!)

Who is not hungry at Thanksgiving? (The turkey. He's already stuffed!)

Why did the police arrest the turkey? (Because they suspected it of fowl play!)

Why did the Indian chief wear so many feathers? (To keep his wigwam!)

What happened to the pilgrim who was shot by an Indian? (He made an arrow-escape!)

What is the difference between a chicken and a turkey? (chicken's celebrate Thanksgiving!)

What is a turkey's favorite black-tie event? (The Butter Ball!)

Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? (The outside!)

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Have a happy, humor-filled Thanksgiving!