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April 1 – Fun Fact of the Day

April 1 st marks a day full of laughter and playful tricks – April Fool’s Day! It’s a day celebrated around the world where people play jokes and hoaxes on each other, all in good fun. From fake news articles to harmless pranks at home, April Fool’s Day brings a smile to everyone’s face. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for kids here – Fact of the Day for Kids here.

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT APRIL FOOL’S DAY

  1. The exact origins of April Fool’s Day are unknown, but it’s believed to have started in France in the 1500s when the new year was moved from April 1 to January 1.
  2. In Scotland, April Fool’s Day is celebrated for two days. The second day is called Taily Day, and it’s dedicated to pranks involving the buttocks. Taily Day’s symbol is the “kick me” sign.
  3. In France, people who get fooled on April 1 are called “Poisson d’Avril” or “April Fish.” Children traditionally tape a picture of a fish on the back of their friends as a prank.
  4. One of the most famous April Fool’s Day hoaxes was in 1957 when the BBC reported that Swiss farmers were experiencing a record spaghetti crop and showed footage of people harvesting noodles from trees.
  5. In modern times, major companies and media outlets have joined in on April Fool’s Day by announcing fake products or news stories that fool the public.

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE APRIL 1

April Fool’s Day is the perfect time for creativity and fun. Here are some activities you can enjoy in the classroom or at school:

  • Create your own “fake news” article and share it with classmates.
  • Design and craft your own “April Fish” to stick on your friends’ backs.
  • Write a funny but harmless prank idea and act it out.
  • Have a joke-telling contest to see who can make the class laugh the most.
  • Make and wear a silly hat all day to see if anyone notices.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR APRIL 1

April Fool’s Day is not just about laughing; it’s also about learning. Think about these questions:

  • Why do people enjoy playing pranks on each other on April Fool’s Day?
  • How can we make sure our jokes are always fun and never hurtful?
  • What is the difference between a good prank and a bad prank?
  • How do different cultures celebrate April Fool’s Day around the world?
  • Can April Fool’s Day pranks be used to teach us something valuable?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FOR APRIL FOOL’S DAY

Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

  • Be the prankster or the one being pranked on April Fool’s Day?
  • Discover a spaghetti tree in your backyard or a marshmallow bush?
  • Wear a “kick me” sign all day unknowingly or have a fake mustache stuck on for an hour?
  • Be fooled by a fake news story or a fake weather report?
  • Have your shoelaces tied together or find your desk filled with balloons?

MORE FUN STUFF

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