Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather, share meals, and enjoy each other’s company. Along with the delicious turkey and pumpkin pie, laughter is a key ingredient for a memorable celebration. Thanksgiving puns add a fun and lighthearted element to the holiday, making it perfect for elementary students to share with friends, family, and even their teachers. Whether at the dinner table or during a classroom party, these jokes are bound to bring smiles and giggles to everyone. This collection of 46 Thanksgiving-themed puns is designed to keep young minds engaged while adding a touch of humor to the holiday.
46 Thanksgiving Puns for Elementary Students to Enjoy
1. Why did the turkey join a band?
Because it had drumsticks!
2. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
3. Why don’t you ever tell secrets at the Thanksgiving table?
Because the corn has ears!
4. What do you call a stuffed animal made of turkey?
A turkey plush!
5. Why did the pumpkin sit on the fence?
Because it was feeling gourd!
6. What kind of music did the turkey listen to?
Anything that’s got a good beat!
7. What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash!
8. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach pie, of course!
9. Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing!
10. Why did the turkey refuse to eat dessert?
It was stuffed!
11. What did one turkey say to the other?
“Let’s get basted!”
12. Why did the pilgrims’ pants always fall down?
Because they wore their belt buckles on their hats!
13. What’s the best way to catch a turkey?
With a “gobble” trap!
14. Why did the Thanksgiving turkey cross the road?
To get to the other side dish!
15. What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky!
16. Why did the chef break up with the turkey?
Because it was too flaky!
17. What do you call a group of turkeys playing cards?
A “deck” of turkeys!
18. What did the sweet potato say to the mashed potatoes?
“You’re looking a-peel-ing!”
19. Why can’t you take a good photograph at Thanksgiving?
Because the turkey keeps photobombing!
20. What do you call a Thanksgiving gathering without the turkey?
A real fowl situation!
21. Why did the turkey wear a bandana?
To look extra “stuffed”!
22. What did the corn say to the turkey?
“Quit trying to steal my ears!”
23. What’s the turkey’s favorite sport?
Anything with a “gobble”!
24. Why was the turkey always invited to dinner?
Because it was “stuffed” with charm!
25. Why didn’t the mashed potatoes ever argue?
Because they always kept their cool!
26. What did the gravy say to the mashed potatoes?
“You’re the best part of the meal!”
27. Why do pilgrims’ clothes always look so nice?
Because they have good “seams”!
28. What did the pilgrim wear to his Thanksgiving feast?
His “pocket” boots!
29. Why do turkeys avoid playing cards?
They don’t want to end up in a “gobble”!
30. Why do pumpkins make terrible comedians?
They’re always too “seedy”!
31. What did the Thanksgiving turkey say to the bread roll?
“Let’s roll!”
32. Why did the turkey wear a bow tie?
Because it was a “fancy” feast!
33. What do you call a turkey who’s always happy?
A “jolly” bird!
34. Why do Thanksgiving leftovers never complain?
Because they’ve already been “basted”!
35. What’s the turkey’s favorite type of music?
Anything with a good “gobble”!
36. Why did the turkey go to therapy?
It had some serious “stuffing” issues!
37. What did the cranberry say to the turkey?
“Don’t get too saucy!”
38. What do you get if you cross a turkey with a computer?
A “tur-keyboard”!
39. Why did the pumpkin become a detective?
To crack the case of the missing pie!
40. Why do turkeys never gossip?
Because they’re always too “stuffed” to talk!
41. What’s a turkey’s favorite game to play on Thanksgiving?
“Hide and Gobble”!
42. Why don’t turkeys use computers?
They’re afraid of getting “fried”!
43. What do you call a turkey who can play the piano?
A “musical” bird!
44. Why was the turkey so full?
Because it had been “gobbling” down all day!
45. What’s a turkey’s favorite band?
The “Turkey Trotters”!
46. Why did the corn get invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
Because it was the “ear” of the party!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving puns are a great way to bring humor and light-hearted fun into your holiday celebration. For elementary students, they offer a chance to spread some joy while learning how to appreciate the humor in everyday things. Whether it’s cracking a joke with friends, family, or classmates, these 46 Thanksgiving puns will surely have everyone laughing out loud. So, go ahead—share a few of these puns at the dinner table and watch the smiles grow! The laughter you inspire will surely make this Thanksgiving one to remember.
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