And, if you’re in the mood for more laughs, check out the full collection of Halloween-themed jokes.
Skeleton-Themed Riddles
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Skeleton Puns
Many of these jokes and riddles depend upon puns. Puns, rather than being the lowest form of humor, are actually excellent exercises in flexible thinking. They force us to think of more than one meaning for a word or to think of multiple words that sound alike. That’s great brain training for kids. In addition, learning to recognize humor and respond in kind is an important social skill. So go ahead and share these skeleton puns.
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Riddles About Little Skeletons
This next set of riddles is designed especially for kids.
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Halloween Night Idea
The entire Halloween season is an ideal time to tell skeleton puns and riddles. If you want to create a new tradition in your neighborhood on Halloween night, though, borrow an idea from the Midwest. There is a Midwestern tradition where little trick-or-treaters tell a joke before they can get their treat. Make a sign on your front door, or have your homeowners’ association include the suggestion in their fall communications.
