Being adult doesn’t mean you need to act like one on this special day of the year. April’s fool day is made for everyone and your kids are no exception.. You have been carrying the hard job of being a parent since their births. For this reason, we collected one of the best yet friendly (innocent) pranks that you can pull on your kids, just be prepared in case they repay you.
Serve a dessert grilled cheese.
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This prank is so innocent that your kids won’t be mad at you after realizing they now get to eat poundcake and frosting.
A mashed potato sundae also makes for quite the surprise.
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This “unique” sundae will make your kids so excited for the dinner, that way when they realize it’s actually mashed potatoes and gravy , it can be their dinner.
Confuse your kid on the ride to school.
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Freeze your kid’s morning cereal.
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This prank is so easy to do but the reaction will be definitely hilarious.. Just put a bowl of your kid’s favorite cereal and milk in the freezer overnight, and wait until next morning to witness your kid’s funny expression when they clank a spoon against the frozen milk
Stuff toilet paper into the toe of your kid’s shoes.
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But first thing to do before pulling this trick is telling your kids that their feet look bigger.. That will be much funnier..
Affix a party popper to your kid’s bedroom door.
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The best part of this prank? It will wake your sleepy kid up…and fast.
Sew one of your kid’s socks closed halfway down.
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If you’re the sewing type this prank will leave you in stitches.
Put a “For Sale” sign in your front yard.
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Your kids will be absolutely surprised by this one, you need only to think of one smart answer when they ask you about the sign. For example, “because we’re moving to Alaska”
Make your kid think the principal called.
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If you’re good at acting, pretend that you’re mad because the principal called and needs to talk “seriously” about your kid.
Cover the remote sensor with a piece of tape.
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Watch your kid’s hilarious attempts to turn on the TV, but try not to laugh..
Block the spout of your kid’s shampoo bottle.
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Unscrew the cap, cover the top with saran wrap, then screw the cap back on and cut off the excess.
Put a twist on a sunny-side-up egg.
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We call it “Healthy prank”. At first look, your kids will absolutely love it, but a halved peach in yogurt still make a delicious breakfast.
Switch the bags inside two boxes of cereal.
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This is especially funny if you switch your kid’s sweet cereal with dad’s bran flakes.
Squeeze a few drops of dye into the bottom of your kid’s bowl, then cover it with cereal.
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When your kid pours the milk it will change colors as it rises to the top.
Put a few dye pellets under the cap of your faucet.
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Unscrew the cap to the faucet, put a pellet from an Easter egg kit under it, then screw the cap back on. This will make colored water come out of the faucet.
Stick googly eyes on the food in your refrigerator.
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Change the settings on your kid’s mouse or trackpad.
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In your computer’s settings you can make it so that the cursor goes in the opposite direction than it normally does.
Take a screencap of the desk top on your kid’s iPad or computer and leave it up full screen.
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Your kid will be stumped why nothing happens when they touch or click on the icons.
Pack a surprising lunch.
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Serve up a glass of juice that is really Jell-o.
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That first sip will be classic.
Tell your kids you’ve baked them a pan of brownies.
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Be sure to have your camera ready to catch the moment when your kid pulls back the tin foil to find brown Es instead of the expected chocolate goodness.
Paint a bar of soap with finger nail polish and leave it in the shower.
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The soap won’t lather, which should give your kids fits as they try to get ready. If you need to find freecoat nails franchise, you can check it out here!
Stick a helium balloon in the toilet and close the lid.
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When your kid lifts the lid in the morning the balloon will float out and startle them. For extra fun you could even write “April Fools!” on it.
Tell your kid your bought them an iPad.
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“I’m sorry, sweetie, did I say iPad? I meant I bought you an eye pad.”
Replace Cheetos with carrot slices.
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Open the bag from the bottom, swap the Cheetos for carrot slices, then glue it back together. Your kid shouldn’t mind, after all, they’re both orange, right?
