As we celebrate the First April Fools' Day, let children play harmless tricks with friends and family members. Many educators say that pranks - harmless practical jokes - have great value for brain development and social bonding.
A prank is a harmless practical joke, mischievous act, affectionate teasing or trick to fox. Designing and executing harmless pranks are a part of creative thinking skills and performing acts.
A few educators have been advocating pranks as a part of curriculum since they are childish acts which can be turned into experiential learning.
Lord Krishna - a Hindu God - in his childhood is believed to be full of beans and played pranks with parents and neighbourhood families. Everyone enjoyed his pranks and tricks since they were harmless and reflected innocence. He was known to be innocent prankish child and everyone loved him.
Here are two haiku on pranks signifying their value.
Haiku
Accept harmless tricks
As valuable creative acts
For life skills learning
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Pranks are life skill acts
Allow early childhood pranks
they create great bonding
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