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But there are a few favorites for teachers, including WeAreTeachers' activities list, Rachel Friedrich's board, PediaStaff's useful pins, and Deb Chitwood's great roundup. April Fool's Day Teacher Resources on Pinterest: There are so many Pinterest boards for teachers on April Fool's - it's impossible to list them all.

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Plus, there are links to articles and other resources that will show you how to use humor in various subjects. Included are links to relevant articles, like ' Humor as an Instruction Defibrillator,' which offers great insights into the types of humor you can use in class.

Humor in the Classroom: A MiddleWeb Resource Roundup: This resource from MiddleWeb features a wealth of ideas and tips for using humor in middle school classrooms.

Plus, if you're interested in April Fool's history, check out ' No Kidding: We Have No Idea How April Fools' Day Started' from Time.

CNN's April Fool's Day Fast Facts: This is a brief look at some of the interesting trivia related to April Fool's that is perfect for sharing with students.

One compilation that might be particularly engaging for students is ' The Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes of All Time.' (And thanks to Julie Winterbottom for sharing this with us.) The Museum of Hoaxes features some interactive and interesting April Fool's timelines, a gallery of hoaxes and other fun stuff for students.

The Museum of Hoaxes: This is a super-fun resource to share with students.

Also be sure to check out out the LOC's April 1: On This Day in History and April Fools' Day interactive timeline.

Library of Congress: April Fool's Primary Sources: The Library of Congress (LOC) is a wonderful source of primary sources that can be incorporated in lessons, and this April Fool's themed page features a range of interesting historical sources.

It’s a great read for educators who have been reluctant to use humor in their classrooms, and offers some simple ways educators can get their students laughing and learning. April Fool's Day: A Foolproof Primer on Classroom Laughter: In this Scholastic Teacher post, author and teacher Allie Magnuson takes a look at the importance and benefits of using laughter in the classroom.