Join the Joke-Ha-Thon
What’s the Red Nose Day Joke-Ha-Thon?
Between April Fool’s Day and Red Nose Day on May 27, students are invited to make their laughs matter with the Red Nose Day Joke-Ha-Thon. Children will use the power of humor and their voices to raise money to support children who are most in need in the US. and around the world — and raise some spirits too!
How does it work?
Unable to host a show? This is your chance to be creative and make your own Joke-Ha-Thon! When it comes to helping others, anything that can give a good laugh is fair game!
Why should we participate?
Millions of children live in poverty in the US and around the world, lacking the basic resources needed to survive and thrive. Even though they are young, your students can support other children just like them by raising money to help.
Joke-Ha-Thon will also bring laughter into the classroom, build community and core ELA and SEL skills, promote cooperative learning, and offer a fun break during testing weeks.
How do I get started?
- Download the all-in-one toolkit which includes a joke-writing lesson by Scholastic, a list of jokes, decorations, email copy, and more
- Set up your fundraising page to join the Joke-Ha-Thon team
- Have your kids write, memorize and practice their jokes and plan their show
- It’s showtime! Have your budding comedians share their jokes on your Zoom comedy show, inviting parents to attend and donate if they can. Or if you’re together, host your in-person show where kids and parents donate to support the cause.
Everything you see below in one click: How-to, lesson plan, joke list, decorations, and reading passages.
Instructions, email copy for parents, and Red Nose Day facts and stats.
Students will use humor and creativity to build literacy skills and prepare for the Joke-Ha-Thon
List of 30+ kid-approved jokes.
Wall decorations and Zoom backgrounds.
Stories of children impacted by poverty and how Red Nose Day helps
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What Teachers Are Saying
What Teachers Are Saying
“Since we are in school, our students will be performing jokes in their classrooms and the cafeteria at lunchtime, donating what they can to tell their jokes.” Jason C., Howards Grove, WI
“Our in-person family open house has been canceled this year. This would be a great way to bring families together to celebrate the end of the year, virtually.” Jill T., Walnut, CA
“Kids love to work together, and they’re really going to love trying out their jokes and bouncing ideas off of each other!" Melanie S., Carrollton, GA
“Our kids can film their jokes on FlipGrid and share them with me and with each other -- and we can feature them on our morning news show.” Sharon P., Columbia, SC
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Joke-Ha-Thon in Action
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JHAT Videos
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![RND Joke]()
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Wait, Muffins Can Talk? | #PickMeForRedNoseDay
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![Joke]()
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Why did the kid throw his clock out the window?
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![Joke]()
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The classic knock-knock joke, but for 2020.
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These girls know how to make us laugh!
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This video is EGG-cellent!
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![Joke]()
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It's a very POP-ular joke. If you catch our drift.
Celebrity Joke-of-the-Day Videos
JOTD Videos
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![Skai Jackson Joke of the Day]()
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Skai Jackson Share Her Joke of the Day
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![Yvette Nicole Brown - Celebrity Joke of the Day]()
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Yvette Nicole Brown Share Her Joke of the Day
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![Kevin Quinn Share His Joke of the Day]()
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Watch Kevin Quinn Share His Joke of the Day
Make an Impact
The money your students raise with their jokes will help change the lives of children who are living in poverty. Red Nose Day supports programs that address the immediate needs of vulnerable children while fostering long-term change. Our goal is to keep children safe, healthy, educated and empowered.
Have questions or need help?
Email us at contact [at] rednoseday [dot] org.
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