41 Hilarious April Fool’s Day Jokes For Kids

When the calendar flips to April 1, these April Fool’s Day jokes for kids are a silly and entertaining way to get everyone laughing. The best thing about April Fool’s Day jokes is that they’re super simple to pull off. As opposed to a full-on prank that takes a bit of effort to put together, jokes like these just require a bit of smooth-talking, so they’re easy for kids to execute.

As a bonus, there are also a few joke ideas below for parents to use on their kids. (Because what is April Fool’s Day even if you can’t play a joke on your kiddo?) Not the best at joking around? There are also a handful of silly jokes about April Fool’s Day to tell included on this list as well.

If your kids do plan on using these ideas to mess with someone on April 1, make sure that they know when to let the unsuspecting person in on the joke. After all, it would be a shame for their friends to think they’re really moving away or their teacher to dock their grade for not turning in their homework. But when it’s all in good fun, everyone can share a few laughs on April Fool’s Day.

April Fool’s Day jokes for kids to tell their friends

• Convince your friend that you’re moving to another country.
• Tell your friends that you heard there would be no summer break this year.
• Anytime your friend tries to talk to you, act like you can’t hear them.
• Tell your friends that there’s a basket of candy on the sink in the school bathroom. When they go look for it, they won't find one.
• Let your friends know that they changed the school lunch menu and will be serving sardine sandwiches today.
• Convince your friend that they forgot about a really important homework assignment that’s due today.

April Fool’s Day jokes for kids to tell their parents

• Say you won an award at school and the prize is that they have to take you somewhere fun to celebrate. (This one is a win-win if they actually believe it!)
• Yell “Bug! Bug!” and dance around like there’s a bug on the floor until your parents realize there’s no bug at all.
• Pretend you broke something really expensive, but don’t apologize for it. Watch your parents fume for a moment, but then let them in on the joke.
• Go in the bathroom and shout things like “eww” and “gross” until you get your parent’s attention. When they ask what’s wrong, yell “April Fools!”
• Tell your parents that you went outside and saw that their car has a flat tire. They’ll make a beeline to the car before they realize you’re kidding.

April Fool’s Day jokes for kids to tell their grandparents

• Call your grandparents and tell them that you’ve done so well at school that you get to skip two whole grades next fall.
• Tell your grandparents that you’re moving to Alaska. To make it more convincing, get your parents to play along.
• Convince your grandparents that yesterday was your birthday and act like you’re upset that they didn’t call you.
• FaceTime your grandparents and say that your parents left you home alone to go on vacation.

April Fool’s Day jokes for kids to tell their teachers

• Tell the teacher that it’s your birthday and ask if the class can sing you “Happy Birthday.” Then shout “April Fools!” as soon as they finish singing.
• Tell your teacher that your mom is picking you up to go to the dentist at a specific time. When that time rolls around and they ask why you haven’t left yet, let them in on the joke.
• Pretend like you forgot to do your homework. (Eventually turn it in, though!)
• Convince your teacher that you brought your pet mouse to school in your backpack.

April Fool’s Day jokes for parents to tell their kids

• Tell your kids that from now on, they have school every Saturday.
• Wake your kids up and say, “Surprise! We’re moving!” and convince them that you’re packing up the house right then and there to move far away.
• Tell your kids the wifi is down and they can’t be online at all for the day. (Just be prepared for their protests.)
• Offer to make your kids a special dessert for breakfast, but then just serve them something they always eat like cereal or eggs.
• Tell your kids you won a trip to Disney World, but you’re going to go without them.
• Remind your kids that they have a huge test at school today and watch them freak out when they realize they never studied.

Funny jokes about April Fool’ sDay for kids

• What monster plays the most April Fools’ Day pranks? Prankenstein
• What day is the worst to propose marriage to someone? April Fools’ Day!
• What is a stepladder’s favorite holiday? April Stools’ Day!
• What do you call a hammer that was purchased on April 1st? An April tool.
• Why is it easy to play an April fools’ prank a baby born on March 31st? They were literally born yesterday!
• What’s a gas pump’s favorite holiday? April Fuels’ Day.
• When did the donkey annoy his best friend? April Mules’ Day.
• Knock, knock. Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah-body. April Fools!
• What’s the main difference between Thanksgiving and April Fools’ Day? For one holiday you’re thankful, and for the other you’re prankful.
• Why can April jump so high? It’s spring!
• Knock, knock. Who’s there? April. April who? April Fools!
• A and C were going to prank their friend. But instead they just letter B.
• What did April Fools’ Day say when it won a big award? Prank you so much!
• Why is everyone so exhausted on April 1? They just finished a 31-day-long March.
• Which day do monkeys like the most? The first day of Ape-ril.
• Why do eggs like April Fools’ Day? They love practical yolks.

No matter how you celebrate April Fool’s Day or who you celebrate it with, these jokes are sure to lighten the mood. Even for those who don’t really love pranking, these are nice and easy.