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Classroom Pranks

How to Prank Your Students

by Brain Ninjas

Are you looking for a fun but harmless prank for April Fool's Day? Pranks are great any time of year and they are a great way to bond with your students. Check out these free and easy to use pranks for your upper elementary classroom.

Do you like a lighthearted and fun prank? Do you have students that enjoy a good laugh? Are you looking for a way to celebrate April Fools’ Day? We were always struggling with ways to prank our students in a fun and caring way, and we’ve come up with a few great ones over the past few years.

If you have the kind of relationship with your students where everyone can enjoy a lighthearted, silly prank, then you’re doing something right. We are very clear with our students about what does or does not make for a good prank.

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Filed Under: Classroom Tips Tagged With: April Fool's Day, building rapport, building relationships with students, Classroom Community, classroom fun, Classroom Pranks, Holidays, Holidays and Seasonal, Just for Fun

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