Sleepover parties

Half term is coming up and thought Jess (if she does her homework every day) can have a sleepover party as a treat. So has anyone hosted a sleepover party? What sort of things do I need to keep them entertained. What sort of games would be good for 5-7 year old girls? Anyone wanna recommend some films for them to watch?

Can't help with the films as I'm not up on what that age group is watching these days. But, I hosted sleepovers several times a year for Celeste starting when she was about three years old until she was in  her late teens!

I found that as long as you have plenty of snacks on hand, you don't really need to do much more. Playing Twister was always a hit as was baking cookies. We liked to do sugar cookies and let the kids decorate them. Treasure Hunt was always another popular game. If I think of any others, I'll let you know.

Have fun!

i saw this and thought it was a sleep over for us!    (i miss slumber parties, yes I know its geeky!)

lol!! I don't think Phil will object to that

i saw this and thought it was a sleep over for us!    (i miss slumber parties, yes I know its geeky!)

It's not geeky! It would be a blast! As long as it wasnt at my house! lol

It's not geeky! It would be a blast! As long as it wasnt at my house! lol

But, what would we wear since we are sharing pants!

ug.  I hate sleepovers. 

You don't need to plan too much to do-keep the sugar and the scariness to a minimum.  Don't start too early and have an earlyish pick-up time.  Be prepared to be a hard ass about late night giggle-fests.  And good luck. 

Ooh, sleepovers are so fun!  You could buy some cheapie cosmetics and hair bobbles and let them play "beauty shop".  Maybe Princess Diaries 1 and 2 would be fun for them to watch?  A bit more grown-up than animated flicks, but not "too" grown up if you know what I mean.  I remember when I was younger, at one sleepover I went to, the Mom of the girl hosting it wanted to show "Dirty Dancing" and my Mom was NOT thrilled about it.  She made me promise to cover my eyes if anything go too risque'  As if! 

I agree with others--you don't need to plan too much. Early pick up is essential especially at that age because they will all be grumpy from lack of sleep! A craft project or two could be fun! I also find letting them make their own individual pizzas is fun and takes care of food.

Helena

Have you tried googleing it? There are tons of websites with ideas. I've helped plan a few in the past, and my sister and I had them all the time when we were little. We use to watch tons of Disney "Princess" movies, and old musicals like Sound of Music or My Fair Lady. My mom would give up some of her old make up and we would give each other "make overs" and we would play dress up for hours.

I'm googling just wanted some input if anyone actually hosted one..I remember having them when I was younger but it's a completely different kettle of fish now

Lots and lots of snack
my kids always wanted to play with my makeup


what about making dirt cups you now with chocolate pudding and jellie worms?

hmm..Phil is saying that sleepovers aren't done here in the UK ..that's an american thing ...is that so

sounds like he doesn't want the hassle to me

my kids have had sleepovers............and they are a hassle.......but you do it cause you love your kids........

giggling girls and noise and mess..................


does she still play with barbies?? have a barbie sleepover..........everyone bring their barbies in pj's

that's the funny things what hassle will it be for him??  he'll do feck all other than hide.

well I'll have a chat with the mums of the girls to see what they say on Monday.