Preschool Almost Sleepover Activity

Most preschoolers are excited by the idea of sleeping over at a friend’s house, but separation anxiety, potty-training issues, etc., might interfere with them actually sleeping over. Why not host an almost sleepover for your preschooler. It's all the fun of sleeping over without actually sleeping over.

Choose an evening when your preschooler doesn’t have to get up early the next day to host your almost sleepover preschool activity, and limit the number of guests to four or five to keep activities and socializing running smoothly. Of course, there’s a dress code for this preschool activity. Instruct preschoolers to come dressed in their favorite pajamas and slippers with sleeping bags and pillows in tow.

Almost Sleepover Preschool Activities

Pajama Fashion Show. A pajama fashion show is a must at an almost sleepover. Throw some Kid’s Bop on the CD player and give each guest the chance to strut their stuff. And don’t forget to take lots of photos!

Decorate Pillow Cases. Since the traditional pillow fight might be a little too much for mom and dad, why not decorate pillow cases at your almost sleepover. Purchase some inexpensive, white pillow cases and fabric markers. With a fabric marker, write each preschooler’s name in large letters in the middle of the pillowcase and then let them decorate their pillow case with the markers however they choose.

Watch Movies and Eat Popcorn. Top off your almost sleepover preschool activity by watching a DVD snuggled up in sleeping bags on the family room floor. Some great movie ideas are Finding Nemo, the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory and Happy Feet!

Snacks for Your Almost Sleepover Preschool Activity

Your almost sleepover wouldn’t be complete without some yummy slumber party snacks. Pizza, popcorn, movie-size boxes of candy and a make-your-own-sundae bar are sure to delight. Smores are another sleepover favorite! Think you need a campfire to enjoy the delicious taste of gooey smores? Think again.

Indoor Smores for Preschoolers

Ingredients:

Graham Crackers
Large Marshmallows
Milk Chocolate Bars, broken in half

Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Top with marshmallows. Heat in oven at 350 degrees until marshmallows begin to melt, approximately 7 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately top marshmallow with another graham cracker.

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