April Fools’ Day is a time to embrace light-hearted fun and creativity with some harmless pranks. If you’re looking for some easy and school-friendly pranks to do at home, this list of 46 pranks will surely inspire you. These jokes are simple, playful, and designed to bring a smile to everyone’s face without causing any harm. Whether you want to pull a prank on your siblings, parents, or even your friends, these ideas will have you ready to laugh the day away. So, get ready to have some fun this April Fools’ Day with these easy-to-do pranks!
46 Easy April Fools Pranks to Try at Home for School
1. Fake Soap Prank
Place a bar of soap under running water to make it look like it’s soaking wet. When someone tries to wash their hands, they’ll discover it’s not lathering at all.
2. Fake Toothpaste
Replace the toothpaste in your bathroom with mayonnaise. Watch as someone tries to brush their teeth and wonders why it tastes so odd.
3. Rubber Band on the Sink Sprayer
Wrap a rubber band around the handle of the sink sprayer, so when someone turns on the tap, they’ll get sprayed with water unexpectedly.
4. Shaving Cream Hand
While your victim is sleeping, put shaving cream on their hand, then gently tickle their face. They’ll end up with a face full of foam when they try to wipe it off.
5. Ice Cube Bugs
Freeze some small plastic bugs inside ice cubes. When someone fills their drink, they’ll be in for a creepy surprise.
6. Fake Spider on the Ceiling
Stick a realistic-looking fake spider on the ceiling using clear tape. Watch as people freak out when they notice it hanging above them.
7. Change Keyboard Keys
If you have a computer at home, rearrange the keys on the keyboard. When your victim tries to type, they’ll be confused by the jumbled letters.
8. Fake Poop in the Bathroom
Place a fake poop (store-bought or homemade) on the bathroom floor or in the toilet. Watch as someone tries to figure out what happened.
9. Fake Bug in Food
Put a realistic-looking fake bug inside a sandwich or a salad. When someone takes a bite, they’ll get a fright before realizing it’s just a prank.
10. Balloon Pop Under Chair
Tape a balloon under someone’s chair. When they sit down, the balloon will pop, giving them a startle.
11. Tape Over the TV Remote Sensor
Place a small piece of clear tape over the sensor on your TV remote. When the remote stops working, your victim will have no idea why.
12. Fake Phone Screen Crack
Use a cracked screen wallpaper or a fake screen protector to make it look like someone has broken their phone screen. Watch as they panic, only to discover it’s a prank.
13. Plastic Wrap on the Toilet Seat
Cover the toilet seat with clear plastic wrap, making it nearly invisible. When someone tries to sit down, they’ll be in for a surprise.
14. Change the Time on Clocks
Set the clocks in your house ahead or behind by an hour. Everyone will think they’re running late or early when they check the time.
15. Fake Ice Cream Sundae
Make a fake ice cream sundae using mashed potatoes for the ice cream and gravy for the syrup. Serve it to someone and watch their reaction when they try it.
16. Toothbrush in Jello
Submerge a toothbrush in a cup of Jello and let it set. When someone goes to brush their teeth, they’ll be in for a confusing and sticky surprise.
17. Switch Sugar with Salt
Swap the sugar in the sugar jar with salt. When someone goes to make their coffee or tea, they’ll get an unpleasant surprise.
18. Fake Nail Polish Spill
Use clear glue to create the appearance of spilled nail polish on a table or counter. Watch as people try to clean it up, only to realize it’s not real.
19. “Broken” TV Remote
Put a small piece of tape over the remote’s sensor to make it look like the remote is broken. Watch as the person tries to turn the TV on but has no idea what’s going wrong.
20. Jelly Drink
Make a glass of Jello and let it set in the refrigerator. When someone tries to drink it, they’ll realize it’s not liquid.
21. Rearrange the Furniture
Move around the furniture in a room when no one is looking. When they return, they’ll be confused and disoriented by the change.
22. Fake Plant with Fake Bugs
Place a fake plant in a spot and hide plastic bugs inside it. When someone goes to water it, they’ll get a fright from the bugs.
23. Freeze Their Keys
Freeze your victim’s car or house keys in a block of ice. Watch as they try to get them out, only to discover the frozen surprise.
24. Fake Toilet Paper Roll
Replace the toilet paper with a roll of tape or duct tape. Watch as someone tries to use it and realizes it’s stuck.
25. Soap That Won’t Lather
Cover a bar of soap with clear nail polish so it won’t lather. When someone tries to wash their hands, they’ll get frustrated trying to make it work.
26. The Classic Whoopee Cushion
Place a whoopee cushion on someone’s chair before they sit down. It’s a classic, but it’s always guaranteed to get a laugh.
27. Change the Language on Their Phone
Change the language setting on their phone to something they don’t understand. They’ll spend a while trying to figure out how to change it back.
28. Phone Case Swap
Switch someone’s phone case with a different one when they’re not looking. They’ll wonder why their phone looks different when they check it.
29. Fake Ice Cream Cone
Make a fake ice cream cone using mashed potatoes, and top it with a cherry (a tomato). When they try to eat it, they’ll get a confused look on their face.
30. “Broken” Glasses
Tape the arms of someone’s glasses together or place a small piece of clear tape over the lenses. Watch as they struggle to figure out what’s wrong with them.
31. Soap That Won’t Work
Cover a bar of soap with a thin layer of clear nail polish. When someone tries to use it, it won’t lather, and they’ll wonder what happened.
32. Fake Cookie Dough
Make “cookie dough” out of mashed potatoes and form them into cookie shapes. When someone takes a bite, they’ll get a surprising taste.
33. Ketchup on the Door Handle
Squeeze some ketchup on the door handle of a frequently used door. When someone touches it, they’ll get a squirt of ketchup on their hand.
34. Make a Fake Bug in Ice
Freeze a fake bug inside an ice cube. When someone adds ice to their drink, they’ll notice the bug inside and get a little spooked.
35. Switch Cereal Boxes
Switch the contents of two cereal boxes. When someone goes to pour their cereal, they’ll get an unexpected surprise.
36. Saran Wrap on the Doorway
Stretch saran wrap across a doorway at face level. When someone walks through, they’ll run right into it.
37. Fake Bug in the Lamp
Place a fake bug in a lampshade. When the lamp is turned on, the shadow of the bug will create a spooky effect.
38. Fake Cup of Coffee
Fill a coffee cup with something unexpected, like gravy or brown food coloring and water. When someone goes to take a sip, they’ll be in for a surprise.
39. Swap Shampoo with Conditioner
Switch someone’s shampoo with conditioner. When they try to wash their hair, it’ll be a lot harder to rinse out.
40. Blue Milk
Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the milk carton. When someone pours a glass, they’ll be confused by the strange color of the milk.
41. Fake Phone Call
Set up a fake phone call using a prerecorded message and leave it in someone’s voicemail or on speakerphone. Watch their reaction when they think it’s an important call.
42. Fake Nail Polish Remover Spill
Put clear nail polish in a bottle of “nail polish remover.” When someone tries to use it, they’ll be confused why it’s not working as expected.
43. Saran Wrap Over the Toilet
Cover the top of the toilet with clear plastic wrap. When someone goes to sit down, they’ll be in for a messy surprise.
44. Fake Ice Cubes with Fake Bugs
Freeze a few plastic bugs inside ice cubes and add them to someone’s drink. They won’t be expecting the creepy-crawly surprise.
45. Sticky Note Frenzy
Cover someone’s car or room with sticky notes. It’ll take them a while to peel them all off, and they’ll be surprised by the creative mess.
46. Fake Headphones
Swap out your victim’s headphones with a pair that’s slightly broken or faulty. Watch as they try to listen to music or talk on the phone, confused by the odd sound.
Conclusion
April Fools’ Day is all about having fun and sharing laughs. These 46 pranks are simple enough to do at home, and they require little preparation, making them ideal for anyone looking to have a bit of fun. Whether you’re pranking your family or your friends, these pranks will surely bring plenty of giggles, surprises, and memorable moments. Just remember, the key to a successful April Fools’ prank is to keep it light, harmless, and full of laughter. So, get ready to laugh until your stomach hurts and enjoy these pranks for April Fools’ Day!
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