April Fools' Day is just around the corner, and if you love a harmless joke or prank, look no further than this special list geared towards families. We made sure these jokes don't result in excessive mess or hurt feelings but develop a healthy sense of humor in your kids.
Let the fun begin!
Donut Box Veggie Tray
It's always a special treat to start the morning off with a delicious box of donuts, but this prank has something else in store for your unsuspecting kids. Replace the usual glazed goodness with some good-for-you veggies. Don't forget to shout, "April Fools'!" as they open the box.
Blue Bath Water
All you need is a cotton swab and a tiny bit of food coloring to pull off this hilarious prank. Watch their eyes go big as the tub fills with bright blue bath water and you feign innocent. This one is sure to cause some giggles as they try to figure out the cause.
Stuffed Shoes
Have their feet grown overnight? Your child won't know what to make of their suddenly too-small shoes! Simply stuff some toilet paper in the toe—make sure to really push it down so they don't suspect anything—and see how they handle this morning surprise.
Googly-Eyed Lunch Box
April Fools' Day falls on a Monday this year, so your child will be in school. Give them a guaranteed smile as they open their lunchbox to find its contents staring back at them!
Home Infestation
If your child is terrified of bugs, you might want to skip this one. But for older kids who can handle the surprise, cut out these paper bugs, place them inside a lamp cover in their bedroom and see if they're brave enough to peek underneath.
Homemade "Brownies"
You've never made "brownies" as easy as this! Cut out some brown E's (get it?) and place them in the kitchen under a cloth or aluminum covering. Then offer the treat to your child—hey, you weren't lying! If you're up for it, make a second batch of actual brownies that you can both enjoy over a good laugh.
Moldy Bread
For an especially easy prank, add one extra ingredient to your child's sandwich—a drop or two of green food coloring. It looks just like mold. Just don't forget to include a note explaining the prank so the sandwich doesn't end up in the trash.
Picture Perfect
Googly eyes strike again! After the kids go to bed, place stickered eyes on all the picture frames in the house and see how long it takes them to notice the next morning.
Easter Candy Surprise
April Fools' Day and Easter always fall close together. This year offer your child some early Easter candy—then watch their surprise as they unwrap green grapes instead of mini chocolate eggs.
Trapped Spider
This classic prank requires only a paper cup, some scissors, a sticky note and a little imagination. We suggest leaving the cup right outside your child's door with little strips of paper strewn in the direction of their room.
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