64 Lunch Box Jokes and Positive Affirmations For Kids

We know how busy mornings can be with school kids at home. While you may want to write a personalized note with every lunch box you pack, sometimes there's just not enough time.

We compiled some of the funniest jokes and riddles to make your kid laugh, added positive self-affirmations to boost your child's self-esteem, and created a few sidequests for your little ones to complete throughout the school day. Our free printables will help you personalize your kid's lunch box without taking extra time out of your morning routine. Just print them the night before so you have time to enjoy your cup of tea in the morning.

Lunch Box Jokes For Kids

You can't go wrong with a good old lunch box joke! Add one of our little notes to your kid's lunch box so they'll discover them during recess. If your child is buying lunch, hide the note in their wallet or somewhere in their backpack where they'll find it during the day.

Your kids can share these jokes with a friend or use it to make new ones. Puns, riddles, and silly jokes are a great way to break the ice and put a smile on someone's face.

Lunch Box Puns

Who doesn't love a good pun? We've included some of these silly jokes in our printable below and added additional ones so you can write your own notes!

• Why did the bacon laugh? Because the egg cracked a yoke.
• What does an injured lemon need to feel better? Lemon-aid.
• What color is a burp? Burple.
• Why did the cows cross the road? To get to the moo-vies.
• Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing.
• How do bees get to school? On the school buzz.
• Why did the grape stop in the middle of the street? Because it ran out of juice.
• What position do ghosts play soccer in? Ghoulie.
• What are twins' favorite fruit? Pairs.
• What do piglets do after school? Their ham-work.

Lunch Box Riddles

Riddles are the perfect way to encourage your little ones to think outside the box. Kids can be surprisingly good at solving problems so give them something to contemplate while they're snacking on their lunch.

• What can you serve but never eat? A tennis ball.
• How many months of the year have 28 days? All of them! Every month has 28 days or more.
• What belongs to you but your family and friends use it more than you? Your name.
• If you don't keep me, I'll break. What am I? A promise.
• What word is spelled wrong in the dictionary? "Wrong."
• I travel all around the world but never leave the corner. What am I? A stamp.
• What can you catch but not throw? A cold.
• The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? Footsteps.
• What goes up but never comes back down? Your age.
• I can fill an entire room but never take up any space. What am I? Light.

If you're looking for more ways to help develop your child's resourcefulness, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills, take a look at our kitchen science experiments.

Lunch Box Jokes

Here are a few more simple but classic jokes about animals, math, and food that your kid can have a good laugh at during recess.

• What did the water say to the wave? Nothing, it just waved.
• Why was Yoda such a good gardener? He had a green thumb.
• Why is the math book so sad? Because it has a lot of problems.
• What do you say to a fancy cactus? You look sharp.
• Why couldn't the pirate play cards? Because he was sitting on the deck.
• Why did the bird go to the doctor? For a tweet-ment.
• Why is the teacher wearing sunglasses to school? Her students are very bright.
• What kind of room has no doors or windows? A mushroom.
• Who is the king of all school supplies? The ruler.
• What do you call a sad strawberry? A blueberry.
• Why did the cookie go to the hospital? It was feeling crumby.
• What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt.
• How do baseball players stay cool? By standing close to the fans.

Use the download button below to print out our jokes and riddles for your kid's lunch box.

Positive Affirmations For Kids

More and more parents practice positive affirmations with their children. An affirmation is a first-person statement that is meant to be spoken aloud and shift your mindset to a more positive one. A classic example of a positive affirmation is "I am loved."

These positive affirmations can help your child feel inspired and encouraged to be their best selves. They can also boost their mood, confidence, and self-esteem. By internalizing positive self-talk, your child may become less prone to automatic negative thoughts and self-sabotaging.

If you want to cultivate a habit of self-love and positive thinking for your kids, you can rehearse positive affirmations every day at a given time, for example during breakfast or right before bedtime. You can also leave little notes with affirmations in your kid's lunch box!

Positive Affirmation For Your Kid's Lunch Box

Here are a few examples of positive affirmations to fit in your child's lunch box that will remind them to leave negative thoughts behind and embrace their awesome selves.

• I believe in myself.
• I can do great things.
• I can try my best.
• I can say no if I'm uncomfortable.
• I am smart.
• I am unique.
• I am kind.
• I am strong.
• I am loved.
• I am generous.
• I am brave.
• I am beautiful.
• I am a great friend.
• I am a hard worker.
• I am going to have a good day today.
• I have great ideas.
• I have the words I need.
• I like myself.
• My voice matters.
• My feelings matter.
• All of my problems have solutions.

Whenever you think your kid is in need of a little extra positivity, place a card with a positive affirmation in their lunch box so they can get a boost of self-esteem halfway through their day.

Write down your own affirmations or use the printable positive affirmations for kids below.

Lunch Box Sidequests

Besides jokes, riddles, and positive affirmations, you can also send your kid to school with quests to complete! Come up with tasks that can benefit their school performance, help them feel more confident, or learn something new. Whether that's sharing their bag of chips, holding the door open for someone, or giving someone a genuine compliment -- these little challenges can help your kid come out of their shell.

Make your kid feel like a superhero with a sidequest using one of the examples we've listed below.

• Sit next to someone new during lunch today.
• Share your dessert with a friend.
• Ask a question during class.
• Draw a picture during recess.
• Hold the door open for someone.
• Find 3 different colored leaves during recess.
• Exchange a part of your lunch with a friend today.
• Sit next to someone different while riding the bus home today.
• Say something nice to a schoolmate.
• Help someone today.

When your child comes home from school, you can ask them if they were able to complete their sidequest. This can be a great conversation starter for the dinner table and can lead to many more questions (e.g. "How did that make you feel?" "Would you do that again?" "Do you think it helped?").

Download our sidequest printables below so you can add them to your kid's lunch box!

If you're wondering what to make for dinner, take a look at our kid-friendly recipes. Letting your picky eater help you out while cooking can make them feel more inclined to finish their food.