E182: Pranks Gone Wrong (and Right): April Fool’s Fun

Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick

In this hilarious episode of Teaching Keating, Weston and Molly dive into the world of pranks just in time for April Fool’s. From Molly’s reflexive punches to Weston’s college water disasters, they share laugh-out-loud stories of pranks gone wild and debate what makes a good one. With tales from the classroom, senior prank season, and tips for teaching kids the art of harmless fun, this episode is all about lightening up. Like, subscribe, and share your best pranks in the comments!

In this episode:

• Weston and Molly swap funny prank stories, from punches to Michael Flatley dance moves.
• They explore the line between cruel and clever pranks with college and kid examples.
• Classroom and senior pranks—like baby oil floors and car cranes—bring the laughs.
• Tips for kids: keep pranks fun, creative, and harmless so everyone’s laughing at the end.

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About Weston and Molly:

Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynoter and instructional coach has allowed him to learn alongside teachers and administrators from all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world.

Molly is a former elementary and middle school teacher who now works with teens and young adults in parochial education programs around Colorado. She and Weston are the parents of children who provide additional fodder for Teaching Keating.

Learn more at: westonkieschnick.com