SUMMARY:

Are you a student who wants to pull a prank on your teacher that will make them smile? This one can last all day.

HOW TO DO IT:

• Gather your classmates — before school, on the playground, by phone — and tell them your plan.

• Ask them to compliment the teacher on the same thing. “Nice shoes” or “I like the color of your shirt.” Or you can try something even more unusual: “Has anyone ever told you that your head is a nice shape?” or “I love your energy today.”

• Tell your classmates to each privately share the compliment with your teacher at random points throughout the day. If you have multiple teachers, keep telling all of them the same thing.

• If the teachers ask what’s happening, act confused.

TIPS: Make sure the compliment you choose is appropriate for school and won’t make them feel bad. It’s possible they will never realize it’s a prank. That’s even better.