Elf Prank Idea: Bananas with Faces

Elf prank idea bananas with faces: the little elf sits on a fruit bowl and draws funny faces on bananas and tangerines with a thick marker – coloring page

Draw faces on fruit and the kids start the day laughing. In this bananas with faces prank, the elf turned the fruit bowl into a parade of silly expressions overnight.

😜 What Did the Elf Do?

The elf is perched on the fruit bowl and has drawn big faces on the bananas and tangerines. Some grin, some look surprised. You draw only on the peel, never on the part people eat. In the morning, the happiest fruit bowl on the block is waiting.

At a Glance

Setup time
about 5 minutes
Mess level
●○○ super tidy
Age
ages 3+
Daycare-friendly
yes – easy to prep with a marker
🧺 Supplies
  • Food-safe marker or ballpoint pen (peel only)
  • Bananas, tangerines, apples
  • Fruit bowl

🛠️ How to Set It Up, Step by Step

1
Place the bananas and tangerines in the fruit bowl.
2
Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on the peels. On bananas, press lightly to leave a mark.
3
Give each piece its own mood: one laughing, one sleepy, one startled.
4
Set the bowl on the breakfast table and you are done.
💡
Pro Tip
Draw on the bananas first. The lines turn brown over time and look even funnier. A quick photo captures it.

🔄 Variations

For little ones
Just two big dots for eyes and one line for a mouth.
For preschool or classroom
Every child decorates a piece of fruit, then everyone shares a fruit salad of silly faces.
No-mess version
Cut faces out of paper and tuck them behind a rubber band around each fruit instead of drawing.

✉️ What the Elf Writes

I asked the fruit how it felt today. The banana said: pretty great! Try it yourself.

You'll find matching printable notes in our elf letters.

🖍️ The Prank Picture as a Coloring Page

Lay the coloring page next to the fruit bowl. The kids copy the faces or invent new ones. Click “Print Now” to print the picture as a full-size coloring page.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use a marker on peels?
Yes, but only on peels that you do not eat. Wash organic tangerines first.

Which pen works best?
A thick permanent marker marks bananas well, just don’t eat the peel. A food-safe pen is the safest choice.

Do bananas spoil faster?
No, only the lines darken. It is harmless and looks funny.

What if the kids want to draw too?
Let them. Put paper and pens next to the bowl so they can keep drawing after breakfast.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Bananen mit Gesichtern.