Sick Day Activities



Sick day activities: 


Any time the weather starts to dip and kiddos go back to school l/ care it almost inevitably means we can expect to see some bugs.

However, even if your child should find themselves needing to take a sick day, that doesn’t mean that their day is wasted.

As much as we (and they) know that they should be resting in bed while they recuperate, this is easier said than done if they get restless. They’re not going to be sleeping all day… but you don’t want them to spend all day in front of the TV either. 

Here are some enjoyable and rewarding sick day activities that’ll help them feel better, help you feel better and ensure that even though they’re not able to get to school their day isn’t wasted.


#1: Provide them foods full of goodness 

Fruits and veggies are full of wonderful phytochemicals which can help kids to fight off illnesses and keep their bodies operating at peak efficiency. Help them load up on nourishing fruits while also teaching them some key facts about nutrition.

Then print out some fruit facts. They can learn a little something while the healing benefits of fruits get to work on their illness. 

It’s also great to prepare warms dishes like soup, toasties or cups of tea, (even have a tea party) What ever they can stomach. Also remember to keep them hydrated! 


#2: Get Crafty

Take some time to build their fine motor skills while sick. 

See what recyclable material you have around the house you can use or pull out a craft kit. Allow your child to take some quite time creating something crafty. 

Also, if you let them get a little extra messy/painty, you can pair this with a nice long, hot, recuperative bath or shower that will help clear out their little sinuses.  Win, win.


#3: Read With Them

If your little one isn’t quite feeling up to getting up and moving, why not take this opportunity to read them a story?

Story time is an invaluable tool for helping them to build an active and fertile imagination. What’s more, it’ll also help them stay still or even nap.  Also, my son get super, extra needy when he’s not feeling well, so the physical contact that comes with story-time cuddles so a must. 


#4: Home Spa Day

Even kids love to be pampered. 

If they’re feeling sick and suffering from blocked and sore sinuses, a hot bath can be a real tonic. Give them a little quality time in the tub with plenty of bubbles. The steam will help to clear their sinuses. What’s more, when they get out of the tub, their core temperature will drop sharply, which may help them to get back to sleep if they’ve been kept awake by a fever. 

Amp up the so feel with some candles, soft music, bath bombs or even a little head massage. 🤍


#5: Make a Cave

If you have extra cardboard boxes, blankets, or pretty much anything else that can be piled, stacked, or hidden under, your kid will love building a fort when they're under the weather. This also gives them a great place to hide and play in a stationary way. If you're lucky, they might actually content under there, nice and cozy. 


#6: Movie Time

Grab some blankets, fill large sippy cup full of orange juice, and grab some healthy snacks. Let your kiddos pick the movie and create a home theater day for them. Take this opportunity for more cuddles. 


Stay Positive

I know it's tempting to be put out that your coveted work time is being stolen by your kid being out of school, but try to take this as an opportunity for some don't free bonding time with them.

These activities will help you turn a negative day around and help create positive memories. 

If your child is your number one priority like mine is to me, take the time to always be there for them. 🤍 





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