There is always a lot of fun, noise, and trouble at sleepovers. To keep kids from just bouncing around all night and then crashing, it's a good idea to plan activities that keep them moving.
These are some ideas that have worked in the past:
1. The Olympics of Pillow Forts
Making a fort out of blankets is a classic. But make it an Olympic challenge by crawling through tunnels, hopping over "walls," or carrying a stuffed animal without dropping it. A quick way to burn off energy and have fun.
2. Party with Dance Freeze
Turn up the music and have a high-energy dance-off with breaks. Everyone has to freeze in place when the music stops. Anyone who moves is out. A great way to make kids laugh and dance.
3. Make your own obstacle course
A living room can become a full-fledged course with chairs, mats, and ribbons. Include balance beams, jumps, and crawls. Time each run and name the fastest runner.
4. Trivia about couches
When the crowd is buzzing but starting to calm down, bring out the couch trivia. It's a game for teams where kids answer fun questions and laugh at the wrong answers. You don't have to set anything up like you do with board games; just hit play and split into teams. Perfect for friends who want to relax in sleeping bags or on the couch.
5. Talent Show at Midnight
Let kids put on a memorable mini-show instead of talking all night. It's their time to shine with songs, dances, jokes, or magic tricks. Fairy lights or flashlights make the stage feel just right.
6. Story Circle with a Twist
Don't tell scary stories; instead, play a "pass-the-story" game. Each child adds one sentence, and the story usually ends up being very funny and unexpected. A calm, warm activity before bed.
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Kids will have a truly memorable and fun time at the sleepover if you mix high-energy games with creative downtime. Parents will get what they secretly want: kids who are tired but happy and actually fall asleep.
These are some ideas that have worked in the past:
1. The Olympics of Pillow Forts
Making a fort out of blankets is a classic. But make it an Olympic challenge by crawling through tunnels, hopping over "walls," or carrying a stuffed animal without dropping it. A quick way to burn off energy and have fun.
2. Party with Dance Freeze
Turn up the music and have a high-energy dance-off with breaks. Everyone has to freeze in place when the music stops. Anyone who moves is out. A great way to make kids laugh and dance.
3. Make your own obstacle course
A living room can become a full-fledged course with chairs, mats, and ribbons. Include balance beams, jumps, and crawls. Time each run and name the fastest runner.
4. Trivia about couches
When the crowd is buzzing but starting to calm down, bring out the couch trivia. It's a game for teams where kids answer fun questions and laugh at the wrong answers. You don't have to set anything up like you do with board games; just hit play and split into teams. Perfect for friends who want to relax in sleeping bags or on the couch.
5. Talent Show at Midnight
Let kids put on a memorable mini-show instead of talking all night. It's their time to shine with songs, dances, jokes, or magic tricks. Fairy lights or flashlights make the stage feel just right.
6. Story Circle with a Twist
Don't tell scary stories; instead, play a "pass-the-story" game. Each child adds one sentence, and the story usually ends up being very funny and unexpected. A calm, warm activity before bed.
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Kids will have a truly memorable and fun time at the sleepover if you mix high-energy games with creative downtime. Parents will get what they secretly want: kids who are tired but happy and actually fall asleep.