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    Home » Play and Fun

    10 Sick Day Activities

    Published: Oct 17, 2016 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Cold season is just around the corner. Those words send fear through the hearts of many moms. Just when it seems like your child is settling into a school routine - BAM - they get hit by a cold. I was surprised to learn from the CDC that school aged kids get between 8-12 colds a year. When that happens kids often stay home from school. That leaves us moms scrambling to try and find something for them to do at home. I am sharing 10 Sick Day Activities that your child can do when they are feeling under the weather.

    Have a sick kid home from school? These sick day activities help to entertain my child and take their mind off their symptoms.

    Sick Day Activities

    Next time your child has a cold or is taking a sick day, they might enjoy these 10 Sick Day Activities. These activities are low key and don't require a lot of energy so kids can work on feeling better.

    Fine Motor Activity with Playdough and Q-tips

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    Color Drop Game

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    Calming Bottles

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    Fine Motor Straw Necklace

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    Oatmeal Play Dough Recipe

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    Contact Paper Crafts with Q-Tips

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    Button Stacking Game

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    Q-Tip Star Art

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    Tissue Paper Flower Art Activity

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    Painting with Golf Balls

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    If you enjoyed these sick day activities, check out:

    Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

    30 Pretend Play Ideas

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    Hi, I'm Vicky, the founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for family-friendly recipes, recipes that kids can make, and play and learning activities for kids, you will find them at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me. Thanks for stopping by!

    Easter Activities and Recipes

    • Stained Glass Easter Cookie Recipe
    • How to Make Spotted Easter Eggs
    • M&M Easter Cookies
    • Shaving Cream Easter Eggs

    Spring Activities

    • How to Make a Mother's Day Card
    • DIY Seed Starter for Kids
    • Flower Craft Idea
    • How to Make a Paper Butterfly - Easy Craft for Kids

    Popular Recipes

    • Crack Chicken Casserole
    • Overnight Egg Casserole
    • Toasted Italian Sandwich - Food Fun Friday
    • Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake

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