Plan A Sleepover Party!
Plan and organize a fun sleepover: make invitations, design a cozy sleeping area, choose games and snacks, and practice teamwork.
Step-by-step guide to plan a sleepover party
Step 1
Gather all the Materials Needed and bring them to the table or floor where you will plan the sleepover.
Step 2
Make a guest list by writing the names of friends you want to invite on a piece of paper.
Step 3
Choose a date and time for the sleepover and decide it out loud so you remember it.
Step 4
Design one invitation on paper by drawing a fun title and decorations.
Step 5
Write the chosen date and time plus a short message on each invitation.
Step 6
Write each guest’s name on an invitation so everyone has one with their name.
Step 7
Cut out and decorate the invitations using scissors tape and stickers.
Step 8
Pick a cozy spot in your home for the sleepover like the living room or a big bedroom.
Step 9
Arrange blankets and pillows in the chosen spot to build a comfy sleeping area.
Step 10
Make a list of five games you can play during the sleepover on an index card.
Step 11
Gather the game supplies and put them into a box or basket so they are ready to use.
Step 12
Choose three easy snacks to serve and write their names on a snack list.
Step 13
Make a simple schedule with times for arrival games snacks and lights-out on a piece of paper.
Step 14
Share your finished sleepover plan and a photo of your cozy sleeping area on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have stickers, scissors, tape, index cards, or a box?
Use markers or stamps instead of stickers, ask an adult to help or use safety scissors or pre-cut invitation shapes if you don't have scissors, substitute a glue stick or stapler for tape, use scrap paper or a cereal-box cutout instead of an index card, and put game supplies in a reusable bag or shoebox instead of a basket.
My invitations keep tearing or the tape won't stick—what should we try?
If paper tears, fold or glue two sheets together to make a thicker invitation before cutting, switch to a glue stick when tape won't stick, and have an adult steady the paper while you cut so the decorations stay neat.
How can we change the activity to fit younger or older kids?
For younger kids have an adult write the guest list and pre-cut invitations while children decorate with stickers and crayons and use a picture-based schedule, and for older kids create digital invites, write a longer game list on an index card, pick three more adventurous snacks, and plan a detailed timeline with exact times.
How can we make the sleepover plan more special or personalized?
Choose a theme for your invitations and cozy spot, make matching DIY favors or custom game cards to store in your box or basket, write themed snack names on the snack list, and set up a simple pillow-backed photo booth to snap the picture to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about party planning for kids
✉️ Handmade invitations set the mood—themes like 'movie night' or 'pajama party' make guests excited before they arrive.
🛏️ Building a cozy sleeping area with blankets, pillows, and fairy lights turns any room into a fun, camp-like space.
🤝 Choosing games and snacks together is a simple teamwork exercise that helps everyone feel included and practice planning skills.
🍿 Popcorn and pizza are classic sleepover snacks because they're easy to share and perfect for movie nights.
🎉 Sleepovers (also called slumber parties) have been a favorite way for kids to bond and celebrate since the 20th century.
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