There is no denying the fact that hosting a pajama party for kids at your home can be quite stressful. It involves a lot of work as well, but all of it becomes worthwhile when your efforts leave a lasting impression and sweet memories for the kids.
If you think from the kids’ perspective, it’s one of the things they truly want. For them, what can be more fun than hanging out and playing with their best friends for a whole day? Just tell them these plans, and you will see instant delight and excitement on their faces.
Since you are reading this, it means you have decided to host a pajama party for your kids and their friends. I can guarantee you one thing- it’ll be a lot of fun for the kids and a lot of work for you. But in the end, it’s worth all the effort. Read on to know about 15+ exciting pajama party ideas, which are suitable for both girls and boys.
There are several benefits of hosting a pajama party for kids. I have mentioned some of them below:
Organizing a movie marathon requires much less work and is less stressful. And kids love them as well. Select a cozy place in your house, decorate it, and cook tasty and healthy snacks for your child and his/ her friends, and you are all set for the movie marathon.
When it comes to selecting the movie, it’s better that you choose one otherwise, there will be conflict among the children. Make sure to choose a movie that is both fun and educational at the same time.
Here is a list of some movies, which will leave a strong and valuable impression on kids:
The pillowcase decoration competition is also easy to organize and manage. It may just leave behind a lot of dirty mess. But you can clean it up, right? Make sure you have all the colors needed for decorating pillowcases. You must make sure that all the pillowcases are in light colors.
The winner can take home a prize, and after the competition, you can make all the kids, especially those who lost, happy by serving delicious snacks.
The sups are trends not only for boys but for girls too! Thanks to DC and Marvel franchises, which are giving importance to strong female superheroes as well. There are many online and offline stores where you can find Superman and matching Spiderman pajamas.
You don’t have to buy everything. You can ask your child’s friends’ parents to help you out with this task. The kid with the best costume can be rewarded.
It’s better to organize this event in an empty room. In the end, as always, you can serve them a nice dinner to end the night on a lovely note.
The dance party is the best option if you have a girl. But it is not a good choice for boys as most of them shy away from showing off their dance moves. You can play any light music of the kids’ choice. If they are finding it difficult to come to an agreement on which song to play, you can play each song one by one. You can also give them props and hats to get them into the mood for a dance.
If the kids are too young, it’s not a good idea to let them make their own food. A kid should at least be 12 years old to cook a meal. If they are younger than that, then you can let them decorate a cake or pizza.
Secondly, it is better to organize this pajama party in your backyard or outdoors to avoid cleaning the huge mess they are going to make. Below are some food decorating ideas you can try for kids younger than 12 years.
Turn your party into a relaxing spa experience. Set up stations for facials, manicures, and pedicures. Provide colorful nail polish, face masks, cucumber slices for their eyes, and soft music playing in the background. The kids will enjoy pampering themselves and feel rejuvenated. It’s better to allocate a separate and empty room for this pajama party activity as the spa night is going to be one messy affair.
This is an exciting game with many variations. It requires a huge space, so it’s better to plan this pajama party in your residential area. A lot of thought goes into planning a treasure hunt. But it’s one of the most exciting games for kids. Make sure you plan the whole thing one day before the actual party.
It’s obvious after the treasure hunt, the kids will be very tired. You can cheer them with a nice cool drink.
At this dress-up party, there is no specific dress code like a superhero or princess dress. Kids can get creative and wear whatever they like. A kid wearing the best dress can also be rewarded.
You can also ask them to give a short introduction about themselves and what they are dressed up as. There is also a ground for a lot of creativity like mixing things with balloons, dancing, singing, or storytelling.
As a parent, we may not like kids having fights with pillows. As there is a danger of kids getting hurt and things getting damaged. But kids do enjoy it a lot. You can arrange a safe environment, with soft pillows and rules like not making physical contact, for them to enjoy the pillow party.
Divide the kids into teams, provide soft pillows, and set some ground rules for this friendly competition. The last team standing can be crowned the Pillow Fight Champions.
Set up a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app on a device. Let the kids showcase their singing talents by crooning to their favorite songs. You can also provide props like microphones, sunglasses, and wigs for added fun. The best singer can be awarded a prize.
Most often kids get very excited about stories. As it empowers their creativity and imagination. The storytelling doesn’t have to be specifically stories, it can be poems, rhythms, or any event that kids may like to share about. You can also set a theme for the story. And reward a storyteller who tells the most touching, engaging story in a fun way.
When they are young, kids learn many arts and crafts from school, parents, and Youtube, and sometimes, use their own imagination. You can organize a craft competition where children can showcase their creativity. You can provide them with cardboard, paper, and plastics from which they can make something unique and different. Get inspiration and ideas for art and craft from here.
This activity is not recommended for kids younger than 8 years old. They are more interested in tearing pages, instead of drawing something. But if it is an older child, then encourage them to draw. A drawing can really enhance their abstract thinking, imagination, and creativity abilities. Even if some of them are not interested in the beginning, they will go on to enjoy this activity after some time.
Find a ground or open space near your home, where you can let them play any sports of their liking. You can also keep a watch on them and take quick action as and when needed. Letting kids play sports is way better than spending the whole time in front of gadgets.
Nowadays, there are many gardens near residential complexes. You can take the kids there during the evening time. In the garden, children can sit on the rides, and run, if nothing else they can take a stroll around and enjoy the natural environment.
You can keep a watch on them but make sure to not control them. However, supervision with minimal intervention is needed if something goes wrong.
You don’t need many chess boards for this competition. The game can be played on a smartphone as well. After the kids are ready, just set the army on the board and let the battle of brains begin. You can reward the winner with a grand prize.
I hope you liked the above-given ideas for a pajama party for kids. Other than these ideas, you can also arrange for sleepovers with a tent or sleeping bags. Or organize more indoor games like Uno and Bingo.
Which of these ideas did you like the most? And which of these are you going to use for your kid’s pajama party? I would love to hear from you.
Till then have a blast with the young ones!
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