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    Home » Play and Fun

    10 Sick Day Activities

    Modified: Jun 21, 2022 · Published: Oct 17, 2016 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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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. Be sure to also check out these 25 Bad Weather Activities..

    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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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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