Have some fun this April Fools' Day by playing pranks on your kids! If you’re in need of some ideas, we’ve rounded up 17 silly, harmless jokes that will get you and your kids laughing.
From brown e’s to shrinking shoes, your kids will love these memorable April Fools' pranks!
17 April Fool's Pranks To Play On Your Kids
Brown E’s(01 of17)
Everyone loves brownies, so why not make a homemade batch for the kids? This clever trick just might fool your partner too!Source: Pinterest (credit:Pinterest)
TV Remote Prank(02 of17)
Cover the remote sensor with a piece of tape and try not to giggle as your kids try to figure out why the control isn’t working. Source: Pen & Paper Flowers (credit:Pen & Paper Flowers)
Fake Grilled Cheese(03 of17)
Believe it or not, this grilled cheese is actually pound cake with butter cream frosting! Your kids will be in for a delightful surprise if you put this in their lunches or serve it to them as an after school snack. Source: The Spohrs Are Multiplying (credit:The Spohrs Are Multiplying)
Balloon Avalanche(04 of17)
The kids will be in for a fun morning surprise when they open their bedroom doors to an avalanche of balloons.Source: Simply Kelly Designs (credit:Simply Kelly Designs)
Bathroom Lineup(05 of17)
Your little ones will get a kick out of this. Take all their stuffed toys while their sleeping and line them up outside the bathroom to make it look like they’re waiting to use the toilet. Source: Chocolate Cake Moments (credit:Chocolate Cake Moments)
Lollipop Prank(06 of17)
Give these “lollipops” to your kids before dinner and see how excited they get! Source: The Decorated Cookie (credit:The Decorated Cookie)
Pillow Prank(07 of17)
Stuff your child’s pillow case with balloons and watch as they giggle with delight at the discovery.Source: Kids Activities Blog (credit:Kids Activities Blog)
Jell-O Juice(08 of17)
Serve the kids a delicious and refreshing glass of juice made from Jell-O. The kids will love how silly this is. Source: Meet the Dubiens (credit:Meet the Dubiens)
Computer Mouse Prank(09 of17)
Cover your kid’s mouse sensor with a post-it note. So simple and hilarious. Source: Imgur (credit:Imgur)
Fake Toilet Paper(10 of17)
This is a fun, practical joke to play on the kids. Just make sure you stand outside the door to hand them a real roll after they fall for it. Source: Instructables (credit:Instructables)
Blue Breakfast(11 of17)
Turn your kid’s breakfast blue (or any other colour) using a bit of food colouring.Source: Kidspot (credit:Kidspot)
Topsy Turvy(12 of17)
Turn all the picture frames in your house upside down to get the kids laughing. Source: Kids Activities Blog (credit:Kids Activities Blog)
Soap Prank(13 of17)
This classic prank never gets old. Paint a bar of soap with nail polish. The kids will be so confused when it won’t lather. Source: Lady Create-A-Lot (credit:Lady Create-A-Lot)
Shrinking Shoes(14 of17)
Stuff tissues into your child’s shoes. When he or she can’t seem to put them on, they’ll be convinced that their feet grew. Source: Meet Penny (credit:Meet Penny)
Candy In A Fruit Can(15 of17)
The kids will be pleasantly surprised when they open up their fruit can to find candy instead!Source: Come Together Kids (credit:Come Together Kids)
Googly Eyes(16 of17)
Put googly eyes on everything. Young ones will especially love this. Source: Imgur (credit:Imgur)
Milk Splatter(17 of17)
Trick your kids into thinking you spilled milk all over their electronics! You can easily make this milk splatter with soap and white glue. Source: Instructables (credit:Instructables)