Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Lucy. Lucy Wonders, “what do you do at a slumber party?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Lucy!

Whether it's for a special occasion, such as a birthday party, or just to spend quality time with friends, there's nothing quite like a slumber party. Sometimes called pajama parties or sleepovers, slumber parties are usually more party and less slumber!

There's no end to the things you can do at a slumber party. Here are just a few things that many kids look forward to at a slumber party:

  • making delicious snacks, such as cookies
  • watching movies
  • listening to music and singing along with your favorite songs
  • playing card games or board games
  • painting your fingernails and toenails
  • trying out new hairstyles
  • making craft projects
  • staying up as late as possible sharing secrets

The list could go on and on! That last part, though — staying up as late as possible — is always a fun part of any slumber party. Staying up past your bedtime is fun, but doing so with your friends is even better.

Even the hardest slumber partiers eventually give in to sleep. So slumber is actually a part of a slumber party, but it's usually a very minor and often very short part of it!

Sometimes slumber parties start off away from the house. You and your friends might decide to go out to a movie or to go skating first before heading home to stay up as late as possible. And slumber parties don't actually have to be inside the house either. You can have them in a tent in the backyard too!

You'll want to make sure your friends bring some stuff from home with them, so that they feel comfortable at your party. For example, they might want to bring their pajamas, a pillow and maybe even a sleeping bag. They might also have movies, music or games they would like to share.

Just beware that lack of sleep can make children grumpy the next morning. Here are a few tips you can use to make sure that everyone — including Mom and Dad — have a great experience at your next slumber party:

  • Invite just a few friends for a slumber party. Too many people can be hard to control.
  • Let everyone know the rules before you get your night started. If Mom and Dad say bedtime is midnight, then let everyone know that's what's expected of them.
  • Plan a quiet day for the day after a slumber party. Let everyone sleep in as much as possible and plan any activities for later in the day. You might want to set aside a mandatory “nap time," too!

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