Activities for Sick Kids

Inevitably, our kids will end up sick a few days throughout the school year. Sometimes, they're down for the count and can barely move, at which time the couch or bed is the only activity they'll be seeing that day. However, sometimes their illness doesn't really have them couch or bed bound and some lighter activities, appropriate to their illness can be helpful to pass the time. Here's a few suggestions that I've implemented over the years to solve the problem of activities for sick kids while their home. Sick days with kids can be fun too right?

Hide and Seek

This fun sick day game has never steered me wrong. Throughout my 20 year career as a mom, I've used it numerous times to occupy my sick kids. If it's just one child home with you, it doesn't become too stimulating as it may with a larger number of kids. Who knows? Maybe you'll be able to find some new hiding places in the house that haven't been found before!

Watch Movies

The old standby, movie watching is probably the most universally used light activity of all for sick kids. Nothing is more comforting than to a sick child than letting them lounge on the couch with a favorite blanket or cuddly toy that helps them feel assured and comforted.

Crafts and Games

A no brainer type of craft or game is a good choice for sick days with kids. Not only will it keep their tired brains somewhat stimulated, it will pass the time for them. If you have some crafty activities that have been sitting in a closet somewhere from holiday or birthday gift giving, whip one of them out to use for your sick day with your child. It'll help create memories that last as well.

Take a Walk

If you're child isn't too ill, and the weather is appropriate, without lots of cold or hot temps, why not take a stroll through the neighborhood? Striking the balance of getting some fresh air into your sick one's lungs, along with the change of scenery, can be the perfect combination for a healthier child generally. Be sure the weather is suitable and your sick child is dressed fittingly for the short trip.

Sick kids need activity too and fortunately, there are enough of these to choose from to keep your sick child occupied and help nurture them back to good health, making cold and flu season more bearable.