Things to Do at a Slumber Party

Slumber parties are a rite of passage for all young girls. Hanging out with friends, sharing secrets and giggling are just part of the slumber party tradition. You'll need to have a plan to keep busy little girls smiling until bedtime without a lot of fuss; and hopefully without a lot of headaches.

  1. Talent Show

    • Host your own version of "American Idol". Let your daughter and her guests use a karaoke machine to sing and dance to their favorite tunes. If you don't have a karaoke machine, purchase a few plastic microphones from your local dollar store. The girls won't care as long as they can strut their stuff. Have some hip, age-appropriate songs ready on CD for the girls to play in the background. Make copies for everyone to take home as a party favor. Hang a sheet for a backdrop and announce each girl before she gives her performance.

    Pillow Fights

    • Pillow fights are bound to happen. Play some festive slumber party music and let the pillows fly. You should make some preparations for a safe pillow fight, though. Move any tables or furniture that could get in the way. Check everyone's pillow to be sure they are nice and soft without any hard buttons or plastic novelty pieces. Tell the kids to stop swinging pillows when the music stops. Start and stop the music just like musical chairs, only without the chairs, just pillows. Keep kids off couches that they could fall from and get hurt.

    Treasure Hunt

    • Treasure hunts are not just for little boys; little girls enjoy them, too. Before the party starts, fill a shoebox with goodies like nail glitter, lip gloss and stickers. Cover the box with wrapping paper and hide it somewhere in your home. Sometime during the party, give the girls the first clue to finding the treasure box. Lead them from clue to clue until they finally find the box. Make clues fairly simple and be willing to give hints. Don't hide the treasure box somewhere too high or too dangerous.

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