The JumpStart Blog

April Fools is nearly here! As you prepare yourself to weather your kids’ jokes, pranks and tricks on April 1st, here are a few safe and easy tricks you can keep up your sleeve to fight back!

• Short Sheet: Before the kids head to bead, sneak into their rooms and fold the flat sheet up from the foot of the bed so that there is a pocket that only goes halfway down the bed. When the kids hop in and try to slide their legs down, they’ll be shocked that their legs won’t move!
• Bed Swap: If you have more than one child, wait till they are fast asleep, then gently carry them to the opposite bed. Make sure to call the kids by the wrong name in the morning to add to their confusion!
• Condiment Call: Have a white phone? Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise across the back of the phone and ask your child to dial the phone for you. They’ll get a slimy surprise.
• Sponge Cakes: Make “cupcakes” for your kids by taking small round sponges (use new sponges) and coating them with frosting. Tell your kids they need slice the cupcake in two before they eat it. Hand over a plastic knife and watch as your kids try desperately to cut the cake in half.
• Fishin for Fun: Use a piece of fishing line and a bit of scotch tape to create a human fishing line! Simply take a dollar bill, attach the fishing line, and then place the bill on the ground. Cast the line out and hide around a corner. When your unsuspecting victim tries to pick up the bill, a quick flick of the wrist will keep them madly grabbing for the bill!