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Whether you are a language arts teacher or not, limericks are a great way to get your students thinking creatively and offer an engaging brain break. Because limericks follow a strict structure, they are usually easy to remember, learn, and recite. These funny, little poems are a centuries-old form that can often be nonsensical and crude. However, there are plenty of limericks for elementary school kids that are school-appropriate. These limerick examples feature animals, nature, and even the classroom. Because a limerick can feature any subject matter, they are a versatile learning tool for both students and teachers alike.

What is a limerick?

A limerick is a form of rhyming poetry whose origins date back to the 18th century and, according to some, originated in . Quippy, concise ways to tell a short narrative, limericks often contain humor and follow the same one-stanza structure.

Limericks are always 5 lines long and follow an AABBA rhyme scheme. This means lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme with each other, while lines 2 and 3 rhyme with each other. While this might sound tricky, once you check out a few limerick examples, this sequence should become easier for you to understand.

Like we’ve mentioned, most limericks are silly and rely on imaginative situations. Because of that, limericks are perfect for introducing kids to storytelling in a bite-size way that’s as fun as it is educational!

Limericks for Kids – Examples 

Below we have assembled 50 limerick examples that are age-appropriate for students in any grade. These limericks are perfect examples to share in the classroom.

1) The Fly

There once was a fly on the wall /I wonder why didn’t it fall /Because its feet stuck /Or was it just luck /Or does gravity miss things so small?

2) The Pie

I know a schoolboy from Dubai, /Who was baked by mistake in a pie. / To his mother’s disgust, / He emerged through the crust / And exclaimed, “What a good boy am I!”

3) Thin Vin

I know a young fellow named Vin, / Who is really remarkably thin. / When he carries a pole, / People say, “Bless my soul! / What a shock to find out you’ve a twin.”

4) Jumping off the Wall

A fellow jumped off a high wall /And had a most terrible fall. /He went back to bed, /With a bump on his head, /That’s why you don’t jump off a wall.

5) An Elderly Man Named Keith

An elderly man called Keith /Mislaid his set of false teeth— /They’d been laid on a chair, /He’d forgot they were there, /Sat down, and was bitten beneath.

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6) Bright

There was a young woman named Bright /Whose speed was much faster than light. /She set out one day, /In a relative way, /And returned on the previous night.

7) The Man from Peru

There once was a man from Peru, / Who dreamt that he swallowed his shoe. / He woke up in a fright / In the mid of the night / To learn that his dream had come true!

8) Sleeping Elephants

An elephant slept in his bunk, / And in slumber his chest rose and sunk. / But he snored—how he snored! / All the other beasts roared, / So his wife tied a knot in his trunk.

9) Lion Brian

A circus performer named Brian / Once smiled as he rode on a lion. / They came back from the ride, / But with Brian inside, / And the smile on the face of the lion.

10) The Owl

I know this big owl named Stu, / Who stays up all night yelling, “Hoo!” / Once an old man walked by, / And he started to cry / And answered, “I don’t have a clue!”

Funny Limerick examples – Limericks for Kids (Cont’d)

11) The Door

I need a front door for my hall /The replacement I bought was too tall. /So I hacked it and chopped it, /And carefully lopped it, /And now the dumb thing is too small.

12) Swimming Dog

My dog is really quite hip /Except when he takes a cold dip. /He looks like a fool, /when he jumps in the pool, /and reminds me of a sinking ship.

13) The Chin and the Harp

There was a Young Lady whose chin /Resembled the point of a pin: /So she had it made sharp, /And purchased a harp, /And played several tunes with her chin.

14) Talking Camels

“I talk,” claimed a linguist named Hamill, / “With every species of mammal.” / When asked for a reference / He said, “What’s your preference? / My mother-in-law, or my camel?

15) The Cow Conundrum

There once was a girl who said, “How / Shall I manage to carry my cow? / Every time that I ask it / To get in my basket, / It makes such a terrible row!”

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16) The Painter

A painter who lived in Great Britain /Interrupted two girls with their knitting. /He said, with a sigh, /“That park bench—well I /Just painted it, right where you’re sitting.”

17) Hickory Dickory Dock!

Hickory dickory dock, /The mouse ran up the clock; /The clock struck one, /And down he run, /Hickory dickory dock.

18) The Wizard of Oz

The incredible Wizard of Oz /Retired from his business becoz, /Due to up-to-date science, /To most of his clients, /He wasn’t the Wizard he woz.

19) Flying Elephants

There once was an elephant in the sky,/Who wanted to learn how to fly. /He flapped day and night, /But couldn’t get it right, /And said with a sigh, “Guess I’m too shy!”

20) The Old Cat

A cheeky old cat in a hat /Sat daily on the mat of Pat./ She chased all the mice, /Knocked things over thrice, /And hid her toys in Pat’s flat cap.

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21) The Honey Bear

A bear found a jar, oh so sunny, /Inside was thick, golden honey. /He ate with his paws, /With loud, happy guffaws, /His smile was sweeter than the bunny.

22) Alien Attack!

There once was a Martian named Zed / With antennae all over his head. / He sent out a lot / Of di-di-dash-dot, / But nobody knows what he said.

23) The Young Bear

A young bear named Lou /Found a large pot of blue goo. /He painted his chair, /And most of his hair, /And then laughed at the colorful view.

24) The Nile

There once was a princess named Jinx, / Who was asked what she thought of the Sphinx. / She replied with a smile, / “That old fraud by the Nile? / I personally think that she stinks!”

25) Dancing Frogs

There was a young frog who could dance, /In the swamp, he would leap at each chance. /With a twirl and a hop, /He’d never stop, /Until he lost his green pants.

Funny Limerick Examples for Kids – Elementary School (Continued)

26) The Fancy Fox

A fox walked through town in disguise, /To sneak past the folks he was wise. /In clothes so grand, /A hat in his hand, /He won the best costume prize.

27) Flying Cake

At a party, a cake tried to flee, /It sprouted some wings, you see! /It flew round the room, /In a sugary zoom, /And landed on grandma’s settee.

28) From My Head Tomatoes

There once was a farmer from Leeds, / Who swallowed a packet of seeds. / It soon came to pass, / He was covered with grass / But has all the tomatoes he needs.

29) Bored Ms. Sue

There once was a lady named Sue, / Who had nothing whatever to do / And who did it so badly / I thought she would gladly / Have stopped before she was through.

30) Drew and the Glue

A curious boy named Drew /Decided to taste some glue. /His lips made a smack, /Stuck tight, front and back, /Now he whistles to speak, it’s true!

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31) The Teacher in the Lake

Our teacher took a wrong break, /And mistakenly jumped in the lake. /With a splash and a yell, /She laughed, “All is well! /It’s better than eating fruitcake!”

32) The Windy Day

A gust on a windy spring day, /Blew hats and the market’s display. /It twirled skirts around, /And kites left the ground, /It played in a mischievous way.

33) The Mouse

A mouse in her room woke Miss Dowd. / She was frightened, it must be allowed. / Soon a happy thought hit her, / So to scare off the critter / She sat up in bed and meowed.

34) “Hoo” Loves Reading?

There was an old owl who loved books. /He read in all crannies and nooks. /With his big, round glasses, /He taught reading classes, /And got lots of appreciative looks.

35) The Blue Shoe Kangaroo

A bouncy young kangaroo /Wore shoes that were bright, shiny blue. /He hopped in the sun, /Having so much fun, /And he made all his friends want some too.

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36) Finn the Frog

A small, happy frog named Finn /Loved to leap and spin in the wind. /With a jump and a hop, /He just couldn’t stop, /Wearing always a big, wide grin.

37) Baby Lou

There once was a baby named Lou, / And he grew and he grew and he grew / And he grew and he grew / And he grew and he grew, / But he stopped when he reached six foot two.

38) The Nest is Best

There was an old man with a beard, / Who said, “It is just as I feared! / Two owls and a hen, / Four larks and a wren, / Have all built their nests in my beard!”

39) Smarty Pants

A girl in my class knows it all, /Answers questions in winter and fall. /She’s quick as a wink, /Makes you think and rethink, /In knowledge, she stands ten feet tall.

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40) My Dog Ate My Homework

My dog ate my homework last night, /Chewed it up in a terrible fright. /My teacher just laughed, /Said, “Craft a new draft,” /Now my dog’s my homework’s white knight.

41) The Gerbil

A creature of charm is the gerbil. / Its diet’s exclusively herbal. / It grazes all day / On bunches of hay, / Passing gas with an elegant burble.

42) Volcan-Oh No!

We tried to make volcanoes flow, /But our project just wouldn’t go. /Instead of lava, out flew foam, /Covered the class like a dome, /Our science show turned into a snow!

43) Class Clown

In class, there’s a joker so keen, /The funniest kid ever seen. /With a quip and a grin, /Laughter he’d win, /Our spirits he always would glean.

44) Rain, Rain, Go Away

The sun one day took a small nap, /Behind clouds, it hid in a snap. /The sky looked so strange, /The weather did change, /It wore a gray, rainy cap.

45) Birdsong

A little bird loved to sing, /In the garden during the spring. /With notes high and low, /In the sunshine’s glow, /She made the whole neighborhood ring.

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46) Lucky Duck

A cheerful young duck in a pond, /Of swimming was incredibly fond. /She’d dive and she’d splash, /In a jubilant dash, /Forming ripples that reached far beyond.

47) The Cleaning Mouse

There once was a mouse so keen, /Who invented a cleaning machine. /It swept and it scrubbed /And even dust-rubbed, /Leaving everywhere wonderfully clean.

48) Smell the Flowers

The flowers woke up with a grin, /Stretching petals from within. /They dance in the breeze, /With such elegant ease, /Inviting the butterflies in.

49) Snowy Mountains

There once was a mountain so steep, /Where snow at its peak lay so deep. /It wished for some fun, /For climbers to come, /Its slopes were too quiet, too sleep.

50) Bee Happy

There was a bright young bee, /Who buzzed merrily by the sea. /Collecting some nectar, /With skill of a collector, /As busy and happy as can be.

Limericks for Kids – In Review

Alongside short stories, limericks are a great way to introduce elementary and middle school students to literary discussion and narrative storytelling. Plus, students are more likely to be engaged when the poem is funny and playful. This will also help fuel their imaginations and creativity.

When read aloud, a limerick will sound “bouncy,” which makes them lively to recite. Limericks for kids also teach students about rhyme and rhythm within language. This skill is applicable not only to poetry but to their language skills as a whole.

We hope that you have enjoyed these limerick examples and have found a few ones to take with you into the classroom. Remember, limericks for kids are great ways to get children involved in their own learning in a fun, accessible way!

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