When the kids insist on wearing their $20+ fluoro JoJo bow to school, don't be tempted to outlaw hair accessories full stop.

Use this to your advantage, and turn a profit with school coloured accessories.

Christmas gifts are hard at the best of times. But what do you do with a classroom filled with 30 kids who will no doubt be coming home with 30 candy canes in each card? Why not get crafty *quickly* and create Christmas crayons! Photo: www.sheknows.com Our nifty trick does 2 things. it clears your house out of all those broken crayons and cafe packets that are laying about, and it gives the kids something to do that's crafty, and happens very quickly! Oh and also, it keeps you away from the sugar-laced gifts, which surely means brownie points! *sugar-free...

This is such a simple fundraising idea that kids can get excited over - and provides motivation for the kids to vacuum under the couch or clean the car! Now THAT is a win-win-WIN! The fundraiser that requires little effort from you! You'll need a target - what are you raising funds for, and what amount is required? You'll need to set a timeframe, which is probably dependent on your school's size. You'll need a poster and to promote the event (e.g. on your school's Facebook page or newsletter). You'll need jars to collect the coins. Clean 3L milk cartons...