What kid doesn’t love April Fools Day?

I remember when I was in kindergarten it was the first time I had ever heard of April Fools Day. I went up to my teacher at school and very excitedly told her that there was a spider on her shoulder.  And when she looked I shouted, “April Fools!”

That was probably the extent of my April Fool jokes.

My children have done things like put an elastic band on the spray nozzle at the sink so that when you turn the water on it sprays all over you.   Or filled the sugar bowl with salt so that first morning cup of coffee is surprising.

If you want to be more creative, Family Fun has the ultimate list of April Fools Day pranks.  By far my favorite ones are the food pranks.  Probably because I am not very creative in that area.  I can barely make regular food!  I am bookmarking the Chicken Not-a-Pie for next year.  My kids  will never suspect that one.  I am rubbing my hands together and cackling in anticipation.

What about a fake chore chart?  Sounds perfect for Handipoints fans.  Suggested “chores include:

1. Take out trash on Wednesdays
2. Set table every other night
3. Lick 100 stamps for paying bills
4. Clear dishes from dinner table
5. Trim grass in front yard with a pair of fingernail clippers
6. Make your bed each morning before school
7. Balance the family checkbook
8. Wash all your clothes by hand and hold them outside until they are dry
9. Vacuum the house each Saturday
10. Set your alarm for 12 a.m. Please deliver a midnight snack to everyone in the household
11. Help decide the weekend dinner menu
12. Collect aluminum cans from all the neighbors and recycle them for your lunch money

I think mixing in some normal chores makes the list seem more believable.

And finally, what about printing a brochure for Chore Camp and giving it your child.  I loved this one. And my children really believed it was true because I stuck it in the mailbox with all of our mail.

Have you had any creative April Fools Day pranks?