How to Host a 10 Year Old Sleepover

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide who you're going to invite.

   Aim for 2-6 guests so there are enough people to have fun with but not too many so it gets out of hand.
   
   Plus, you need enough room to sleep and less people to please.
   
   Remember, don't be disappointed if someone can't make it.
   
   Have a backup list planned in case you end up with hardly any guests.
   
   Some people may be able to stay for a while but not for the night.
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   Step 2: Remember to include the time

   Be sure to give your guests plenty of time to reply, you don't want to spring on them with only two days to reply. , If your bedroom is quite large, it would be great, but a living room is a popular venue for your sleeping area.
   
   Decorations are a great idea but not compulsory- if there is a theme to your party, think about what sorts of decorations you want.
   
   If you are looking at themes, you should get decorations early so that you can plan it out. , Make sure there is enough room for everyone to space out, and have enough blankets and pillows for everyone.
   
   If it is Summer time, you could perhaps camp in the back yard! If your guests have long legs, put them on the end so there's less chance of them kicking you accidentally!!! Also, If you are very crowded, you can just ask them to bring a sleeping bag of their own. , Even if you're interested in the programme, it can make you drowsy and it's good to help you drop off to sleep eventually. , Also it's a good idea to have some fresh water. ,, Be sure they know where they're sleeping, where the bathroom is and where your parents are sleeping. , If you want, telling scary stories adds a spooky atmosphere, but if anyone starts to get really scared snap on the lights and play a fun game to cheer them up. , You should be thinking about sleeping at 2:00 am at the latest.
   
   After all, although it's a fun sleepover, you don't want to be awake ALL night! , you could order pizza and eat popcorn! They are both popular for sleepovers. , It really hurts! , Your guests might be tired and won't want to be disturbed after going to sleep too late.
   
   Don't make fun of anyone who goes to sleep early.Discuss with your parents what time they can expect you to settle down, if they are checking upon you every so often. , They won't mind when they see the time- they'll most likely laugh! , Even better, the park is a fun place to hang out.
   
   Don't go straight away, you might still be dopey with sleep and hurt yourselves. , Greet their parents politely and perhaps ask them in for a cup of tea. , Wave them off good-naturedly
   - it gives a good last impression before they leave. , It was your sleepover, so why should your parents have to clean up? Take all the bowls and plates and cups to the kitchen and wash them up/put them in the dishwasher.
   
   Put all the bedding in the wash basket and deflate the airbeds and put those away.
   
   Lean the mattresses against the walls so they are out of the way for anyone that wants to use the living room next.
   
   If you clean up, your parents will be more likely to let you have sleepovers more often!
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   Step 3: date and venue on your invitations

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   Step 4: plus an RSVP date.

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   Step 5: Decide which room you'll sleep in.

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   Step 6: It's fun to camp on the ground on mattresses and blow-up beds.

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   Step 7: If you don't have a television in your sleeping venue it's a good idea to have one

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   Step 8: even if it's just a small portable one.

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   Step 9: You'll need lots of snacks and drinks

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    Step 10: like popcorn (make sure everyone likes your chosen flavour otherwise it's not fair on them) and sweets (e g jelly laces

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    Step 11: Haribos

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    Step 12: chocolate bars etc) for snacks and for drinks Coca-Cola

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    Step 13: Lemonade

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    Step 14: Dr Pepper etc and for those that don't like fizzy drinks have an array of fruit juices such as apple

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    Step 15: orange or blackcurrant.

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    Step 16: Make sure you get a really early night before the night of the sleepover so you're not tired the next day- you'll find yourself dropping off before your head hits the pillow!

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    Step 17: On the day

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    Step 18: greet your guests politely and nicely and show them round your house if they are unfamiliar.

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    Step 19: Watch films and have loads of fun.

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    Step 20: At around midnight

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    Step 21: if people are getting tired

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    Step 22: let them sleep.

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    Step 23: For food

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    Step 24: You don't have to be fancy.

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    Step 25: When you settle down

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    Step 26: make sure all the popcorn bowls and sweet bowls and cups are off the beds so you don't roll on them in the night.

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    Step 27: In the morning

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    Step 28: if you wake up at 7:00 am or earlier

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    Step 29: go back to sleep or quietly do something else.

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    Step 30: At around 11:30

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    Step 31: if some of your guests are still sleeping

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    Step 32: this is a good time to wake them because you'll have no time left together!

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    Step 33: If it's a sunny day

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    Step 34: it's a good idea to play in the garden to wake you up.

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    Step 35: If you do go to the park

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    Step 36: make sure you get back home in time for your guests to leave.

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    Step 37: When your guests leave

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    Step 38: be sure to thank them for coming and if it was a birthday

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    Step 39: for your presents.

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    Step 40: Once the final guest has left

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    Step 41: you need to clean up.

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