I’m sure most, if not all of you are familiar with April Fool’s Day and all its associated shenanigans. But I’ve got one that I bet you don’t know about! “Poisson d’avril” is the French word for a joke made on April 1st. On this day in France, children try to stick paper fish on their friends’ backs. When the joke is discovered, they shout “poisson d’avril!” Pretty cute, huh?! I’m French, but I wanted to share this tradition of ours with everyone everywhere through this fun April Fool’s fish craft.

• Construction paper (the more colors the better!)
• Goggly eyes
• Color coding label stickers
• Scissors
• Masking or any variety of thin tape

Step 1
Grab your construction paper and cut out as many fish shapes as your heart desires.

Step 2
Cut your color coding labels in half and dive into decorating! Make sure to add the googly eye (so that your fish can see anyone sneaking up.)

Step 3
Add a strip of masking tape to your fish’s nose. Just like that, you have the perfect “Poisson d’avril” prank!

You’re now ready to celebrate April Fool’s Day in true french fashion.

But watch your back – someone may be sneaking up on you!