60 Heart Jokes for Kids That Are Sure to Make You Smile
These funny heart jokes and heart puns are full of witty wordplay, cheesy punchlines, and enough laughs to keep kids entertained. From sweet heart-shaped silliness to jokes about the amazing muscle pumping inside your chest, there’s something here for everyone. Below you’ll find 60 kid-friendly heart jokes, from puns and knock knock jokes to kindness jokes, plus a few fun heart facts and a free printable. Whether you’re celebrating American Heart Month in February, teaching kindness in the classroom, or looking for more February jokes for kids, these heart jokes are sure to warm little hearts!
Table of Contents
- Funny Heart Jokes for Kids
- Heart Puns
- Heartbeat Jokes (Jokes About Your Real Heart)
- Heart Knock Knock Jokes
- Kindness Jokes to Warm Your Heart
- Printable Heart Jokes
- Heart Jokes FAQs
- More Jokes to Make Your Heart Happy
Funny Heart Jokes for Kids
Heart jokes are short, silly jokes and puns that play on words like beat, pump, and pulse, or on how your real heart works. A good example for kids is: What kind of shoes does a heart wear? Pumps! They work well for classroom fun and lunchbox notes, especially during American Heart Month in February.
Ready to laugh your heart out? These funny heart jokes for kids have silly punchlines and enough snickers to make your funny bone skip a beat!
What did the heart say when it won a race?
“I beat everyone!”
Why did the heart get a gold star from its teacher?
Because it always put its heart into its work.
What happens when a heart tells a really funny joke?
Everyone laughs their hearts out.
Why did the little heart take a nap?
It needed to recharge its love batteries.
What is a heart’s favorite kind of music?
Anything with a good beat.
Why did the heart bring a ladder to the party?
It heard all the fun was in the upper chambers.
Why did the heart become a drummer?
It already knew how to keep a steady beat.
What did the heart say after a big workout?
“Whew! That really got me pumping!”
Why was the heart so good at teamwork?
Because it knew how to work in rhythm with everyone else.
What did the heart say when someone asked it to tell a story?
“I’ve got a tale that’s close to my chest.”
What did one heart say to the other heart on the playground?
“Want to be best beat-ies?”
What kind of shoes does a heart wear?
Pumps!
How do hearts say goodbye?
“Stay pumped!”
Why is a heart so good at card games?
It always has a whole suit of hearts.
Why did the heart-shaped cookie go to the school nurse?
It was feeling crumby.
Heart Puns
Whether you’re big-hearted or just a little pun-derful, these heart puns are guaranteed to make you fall head over heels… with laughter!
You’re simply heart-tastic!
Let’s have a heart-to-heart and a giggle-to-giggle.
I’m having a heart-y good time!
You make my heart do a happy hop!
My heart is the best beatboxer I know. It never misses a beat.
You’re the pulse of our playground.
That joke was un-beat-able.
You’ve got a heart of gold and a giggle of glitter.
My heart is doing the cha-cha-beat.
You’re my heart-and-soul mate in silliness.
Kindness is my cardio.
I’m following my heart, but it keeps stopping at the snack cupboard.
My heart skipped a beat, so it had to stay in at recess to catch up.
Keep calm and carry on heart-ing.
You’re the beat part of my day.
Heartbeat Jokes (Jokes About Your Real Heart)
Ready to give your giggle muscles a workout? These heartbeat and anatomy jokes for kids put a silly spin on the amazing job your heart does every day! If your kids love a little science with their silliness, our science jokes for kids are a great next stop.
What did the stethoscope say to the heart?
“Don’t be shy, I’m all ears!”
Why is it so hard for a heart to win at hide-and-seek?
Everyone can hear it thumping!
What did the heart say when the doctor listened to it?
“I hope you like my latest beat!”
Why did the red blood cell thank the heart?
Because the heart gave it a lift to its next destination.
Why was the heart so good at delivering oxygen?
Because it always knew how to get the blood moving.
What is the heart’s favourite kind of exercise?
Pump-ups!
Why did the heart ace its science test?
It knew all about its four chambers and didn’t miss a beat.
What did the heart say to the lungs during gym class?
“You bring in the oxygen, and I’ll take it from here.”
Why did the heart make a great team captain?
It kept the whole body in the loop.
Why did the heart get a standing ovation in biology class?
Because it works around the clock without asking for a day off.
Fun Heart Facts for Kids
- Your heart is about the size of your fist! A child’s heart is smaller than an adult’s heart, but both work hard to pump blood through the body.
- Kids’ hearts beat faster than grown-ups’ hearts. A typical resting heart rate for adults is around 60 to 100 beats per minute, while school-age kids usually rest at a higher rate.
- Your heart has its own electrical system. Special cells produce electrical signals that help control your heartbeat. That’s how your heart knows when to squeeze!
- Your heart has four rooms and four tiny gates! The rooms are called chambers, and the gates are called valves. The valves open and close to keep blood flowing in the correct direction.
- Exercise makes your heart beat faster. When you run, dance, or play soccer, your muscles need more oxygen, so your heart pumps blood faster to help deliver it.
Heart Knock Knock Jokes
Get ready for some heart-stopping giggles! These kid-friendly heart knock knock jokes mix silly wordplay about heartbeats, kindness, and science. They’re great for lunchboxes, classroom fun, or sharing with friends. For even more, try our knock knock jokes for kids or these sweet jokes and knock knock jokes.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Atria.
Atria who?
Atria little harder to hear my heartbeat, Doctor!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Pump.
Pump who?
Pump up the music! My heart wants to dance.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Heart.
Heart who?
Heart you going to let me in? It’s chilly out here!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Beat.
Beat who?
Beat you to the playground!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Thump.
Thump who?
Thump-body is very excited to see you!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Pulse.
Pulse who?
Pulse don’t tell anyone how much I love silly jokes.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Aorta.
Aorta who?
Aorta tell you a heart joke, but I forgot the punchline!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Lub.
Lub who?
Lub-dub! That’s my heart saying hello.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Hug.
Hug who?
Hug me! My heart says you’re my favorite person.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Wendy.
Wendy who?
Wendy heart beats fast, it means you’ve been playing hard!
Kindness Jokes to Warm Your Heart
These kindness jokes for kids combine heart-themed wordplay with the everyday things kids know about being a good friend, helping others, and sharing a little happiness.
Why did the little heart invite everyone to its picnic?
It wanted to make sure nobody was left out of the heart-y feast.
Why did the heart start a friendship band with a jellybean?
Because they wanted to spread sweet beats and sugary kindness everywhere!
Why did the heart bring a spare pair of shoes to its friend’s house?
Because it heard kindness was all about putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
What happened when two friends decided to share their crayons?
Their friendship became more colourful!
Why did the heart give its friend a tiny high-five?
Because a little act of kindness can make a big-hearted difference.
Why did the little heart start a kindness club?
It wanted to turn every kind thought into a heart-warming action.
Why did the heart invite the grumpy cactus to the friendship club?
Because everyone deserves a hug, even if you have to keep a little distance.
Why did the two hearts open a sharing shop?
Everything was free, but the hugs came with a strict no-return policy.
What happened when a heart tried to cheer up a sad banana?
It told a joke so funny, the banana split with laughter.
Why did the heart share its umbrella with a passing duck?
Because it didn’t want its friend to feel down in the quacks.
Printable Heart Jokes
Get your copy of these printable heart jokes for kids to print, cut, and share in lunchboxes, in the classroom, or with friends.
Heart Jokes FAQs
What makes a good heart joke for kids?
A good heart joke for kids is short, uses a word they already know (like beat, pump, or pulse), and has a punchline they can repeat without help. Younger kids usually do best with simple Q&A jokes and knock knock jokes, while older kids enjoy puns that need a second to click, like “Pump-ups!” Try reading the setup aloud and pausing so kids can guess the answer before you share it.
How can I use heart jokes in the classroom?
Heart jokes make an easy warm-up for a lesson about the human body, the circulatory system, or exercise. Read a heartbeat joke, then have kids find their pulse on their wrist or neck and count the beats for 15 seconds. You can also put a different printable joke card on each desk during a kindness week to spark conversations about being a good friend.
When is American Heart Month?
American Heart Month takes place every February in the United States. It raises awareness about heart health and encourages people to take steps to care for their hearts, like staying active and eating well. It’s a fun time to pair heart jokes with a family walk, a dance party, or another activity that gets everyone’s heart pumping.
How many times does your heart beat in a day?
An adult heart typically beats about 100,000 times a day, although the number varies with heart rate, activity, and sleep. Kids’ hearts beat a little faster than adults’ hearts at rest, so their daily total is usually even higher. That’s a lot of hard work for one amazing muscle!
Are heart jokes good for Valentine’s Day?
Yes! Heart puns and kindness jokes fit right into Valentine’s cards, class parties, and lunchbox notes. If you want jokes made just for the holiday, our Valentine jokes and riddles for kids have plenty more.
More Jokes to Make Your Heart Happy
We hope our heart jokes made your heart beat a little faster and brought on a few giggles. Pick a favorite to share at dinner tonight, and tell us in the comments which one got the biggest laugh! If your family enjoys jokes about the body, check out our science puns, chemistry puns, and biology puns, these tooth jokes for kids, our eye puns and eye jokes, and some silly skeleton jokes for kids.