April Fools’ Day, celebrated on the 1st of April, is a day when humor and lighthearted pranks take center stage. It’s a time to surprise friends, family, and classmates with clever and funny jokes that bring smiles (and sometimes laughter-filled groans). For tweens, this day is particularly exciting, offering the perfect opportunity to show off their creativity while keeping the fun innocent and entertaining. Whether you’re planning to pull a harmless prank at school, at home, or with friends, the right joke can make the day memorable.
Below are 48 jokes that are ideal for tweens in 2025. They range from playful pranks to witty one-liners, designed to keep things fun without going overboard. These jokes will work in a variety of settings, whether you’re looking for something silly for a group of friends or a quick laugh to share with family.
48 April Fools’ Jokes for Tweens in 2025
1. The Fake Bug Trick
Place a realistic-looking plastic bug in a friend’s backpack or lunchbox and watch their reaction when they discover it.
2. The Saran Wrap Door
Cover a doorway with clear plastic wrap at waist height. Watch as unsuspecting people walk right into it.
3. The Switcheroo
Switch the sugar and salt containers in the kitchen. Watch someone unsuspectingly add salt to their cereal.
4. The Fake Ice Cubes
Freeze small plastic insects or spiders in ice cube trays and serve them in drinks.
5. The Classic Whoopee Cushion
Place a whoopee cushion on someone’s chair before they sit down.
6. The Mismatched Shoes
Sneak into a friend’s room and swap the shoes around. Watch them try to find the matching pair.
7. The Fake Phone Call
Send a friend a text pretending to be a famous celebrity or someone they admire.
8. The Fake Cake
Make a fake cake out of sponges and frosting, and let everyone attempt to cut a slice.
9. The Silly Soap
Cover a bar of soap with clear nail polish so it doesn’t lather when someone tries to wash their hands.
10. The Pencil Trick
Place a small piece of clear tape over the tip of someone’s pencil. They won’t be able to sharpen it.
11. The Frozen Cereal
Pour milk and cereal into a bowl the night before and freeze it overnight. Serve it as breakfast the next day.
12. The Toothpaste Oreo
Replace the filling of Oreo cookies with toothpaste and offer them to a friend.
13. The Soap Swap
Switch the regular soap with a bar of deodorant for a funny surprise during the next hand wash.
14. The Keyboard Confusion
If your friend leaves their computer unattended, rearrange the keys on their keyboard.
15. The Shampoo Swap
Swap the shampoo with hair gel or conditioner in the shower, and wait for their confused reaction.
16. The Fake Bug in the Drink
Place a fake bug at the bottom of a glass before serving it to someone.
17. The Jelly Juice
Make gelatin in a cup and serve it as a “liquid” drink, watching them struggle to sip it.
18. The Fake Broken Phone
Set your friend’s phone background to a cracked screen image to trick them into thinking it’s broken.
19. The Color Changing Milk
Add a few drops of food coloring to milk and offer it to someone. Watch as their face changes when they see it.
20. The Cup Trick
Fill a paper cup with water, cover it with a piece of paper, and place another cup on top. When someone tries to pick it up, they’ll be surprised as water spills out.
21. The Fake Bug in the Shower
Place a plastic bug on the bathroom floor in the shower so your friend will be startled when they step in.
22. The Fake Tattoo
Give a friend a fake tattoo, but tell them it’s permanent and watch their reaction as it “won’t come off.”
23. The Mismatched Socks
Sneak into their drawer and mix up all of their socks. Let them deal with the mix-up in the morning.
24. The Taped Mouse
Tape a small piece of paper over the bottom of a friend’s computer mouse sensor so it won’t work.
25. The Fake Phone Update
Show your friend a fake phone update screen with an absurdly long download time.
26. The Gummy Bear Soap
Wrap a handful of gummy bears in clear plastic and place them in the soap dish. When someone tries to use the soap, they’ll be in for a sweet surprise.
27. The Ketchup in the Straw
Insert a small packet of ketchup into a straw before giving it to someone, and watch them try to drink it.
28. The Fake Message on the Mirror
Use a bar of soap to write a funny message on the bathroom mirror. When someone takes a shower, they’ll be surprised to see your message appear.
29. The Hairbrush Bug
Place a fake spider or insect in the bristles of a hairbrush, then watch as someone uses it.
30. The Reverse Handshake
Offer someone a handshake but make sure your hand is coated in baby powder or chalk. They’ll be surprised at the powdery touch.
31. The Fake Ice Cream
Use mashed potatoes to create a “sundae” topped with gravy instead of chocolate syrup. Serve it as a dessert.
32. The Sour Candy
Offer a friend some sour candy, but make sure it’s extremely sour for a shocking taste.
33. The Fake Dog Poop
Create a fake dog poop using brown playdough and place it somewhere where your friend will find it.
34. The Mustard Toothpaste
Replace toothpaste with mustard and leave it in the bathroom for someone to use.
35. The Fake Haircut
Show your friend a picture of a ridiculous haircut and claim you just got it done. Watch their reaction as they think you’ve made a drastic change.
36. The “Broken” Pen
Fill a pen with invisible ink or white-out, so when your friend tries to use it, nothing comes out.
37. The Soapless Dispenser
Take out the soap from a soap dispenser and replace it with clear gel or water, then watch someone struggle to get any soap out.
38. The Fake Ice Cream Cone
Cover a small potato with white frosting and serve it as an ice cream cone.
39. The Fake Poop Emoji
Create a poop emoji out of chocolate, and then place it on someone’s chair or desk for them to discover.
40. The Fake Bug in the Cupboard
Place a fake bug inside a cupboard, so when your friend opens it, they’ll get a scary surprise.
41. The Blackened Toothbrush
Dip someone’s toothbrush in black food coloring and let them brush their teeth with it.
42. The Switch Remote Control
Switch out the batteries in the remote control with dead ones, so it stops working when someone tries to change the channel.
43. The Water Bottle Trick
Place a small piece of tape under the cap of a water bottle. When they try to drink it, nothing will come out.
44. The Jello Phone
Submerge a toy phone in Jell-O and let someone try to use it.
45. The Fake Eyebrows
Draw or glue on funny fake eyebrows, and let someone discover them when they look in the mirror.
46. The Fake Broken Shoe Lace
Tie one of someone’s shoelaces with clear tape or a string that doesn’t come undone, causing confusion when they try to tie their shoes.
47. The Fake Mummy Wrap
Wrap your friend in toilet paper like a mummy and tell them they’re part of a “spooky” tradition.
48. The Air Horn Chair
Tape an airhorn underneath a chair so when someone sits down, it goes off loudly.
Conclusion
April Fools’ Day offers a great opportunity for tweens to have fun with friends, family, and classmates through harmless pranks. These 48 jokes and tricks provide a wide range of humorous, silly, and surprising moments that can make the day exciting. Remember, the key is to keep things lighthearted and friendly—everyone should be laughing together, not feeling tricked or upset. So, get ready to pull off these pranks, and enjoy the spirit of April Fools’ Day in 2025!
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