Paper Plate Penguin
At School Mum Central the other day they were laughing at me because of my apparent love affair with paper plate crafts! I argued that I did them because most people have spare paper plates lying around at home and you can make some really cool things, very simply. So that being said, here […]
DIY Super Easy Pom Pom Christmas Tree – Kid Friendly
My 8 year old daughter watched this Christmas craft video and all she could talk about was making the Pom Pom Christmas tree. I finally relented and let her haha and happy to say it was actually really easy and she nearly didn’t need my help at all. There are a number of Christmas crafts […]
6 Simple Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
Here are 6 simple ideas to make your Christmas wrapping just that little bit special – and the best bit is, you’ll probably have everything you need already at home. Red Spots This is super easy and effective. Each box contains around 1000 red little dots so you should have plenty! You can arrange […]
4 Button Christmas Cards Your Kids Can Make Themselves
Need a simple Christmas craft that doesn’t take too long, require too many resources and your kids can actually do by themselves? Look no further – this one is perfect! Here are 4 simple Christmas Cards your kids can make with buttons. You will need: cardstock buttons glue ribbon 1. Baubles 2. Santa 3. Christmas […]
Top 10 Christmas Movies To Watch With The Kids (As Voted By Our School Mums)
We asked the School Mum Community what their favourite Christmas movie was to watch with the kids and this is what they came up with: Top 10 Christmas Movies: Elf Rated G. Run time: 97mins Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable […]
DIY Easy Christmas Decorations Kids Can Make – Free Printable
This Post is Sponsored By Scotch Expressions Tape We had some fun creating this awesome DIY Christmas decorations with the kids using some Scotch Expressions Washi Tape. The best thing about it was I didn’t really need to help the kids as it was that easy plus it kept them entertained and off the screens during […]
15 Gifts Under $10
Sometimes the kids have a run of birthday parties to go to and the cost of buying a present for each adds up. So here are 15 fun present ideas for under $10: (Of course these ideas could also double up easily as Christmas stocking fillers!!) 1. Handballs Most kids love playing handball and […]
15 Of Our Favourite Christmas Books for Kids
Are you looking for a Christmas book to read to the kids this year that might become the new family favourite? Then look no further! We have put together a list of our favourite 15 here at SchoolMum Central (in no particular order). Make story telling part of your family’s Christmas tradition and add even […]
7 “Bring a Plate” Ideas for End of Year Break-Up Parties
This is the time of year when you feel like you’ve just left one break up party and you’re heading to the next! They are all good and fun but by the time every club or group has a break up party – it can be overwhelming and exhausting! Here are 7 easy ideas of […]
Must Watch November Video – Michael McIntyre
Fast becoming a favourite here at SchoolMum Central … Michael McIntyre gives us a laugh about the silly season. Honestly it’s funny because it’s TRUE! Are you ready for the ‘silly season’ to begin?