Sick days are going to happen. And that period when they’re not well enough to go back to school, yet well enough to drive you crazy? It’s TOUGH.
Here are some things to keep at home to help you get through those days without losing your sanity or temper. Keep a stock of these items hidden away in your closet so they’re fresh and exciting when you need them.
Felt Quiet Books
I discovered quiet books recently and I’m obsessed. My daughter has the dollhouse one and can play with it for an hour straight.
Melissa & Doug What Should I Wear Soft Book
Curious Columbus Away We Go Quiet Book
Unique Sticker & Activity Books
Kids just loooove stickers, coloring and mazes. These unique and sticker activity books have enough pages to keep them busy for hours.
Curious George Super Sticker Coloring Book
Madeline Sticker & Activity Book
We Are in an ART-ivity Book! (An Elephant & Piggy Book)
Fancy Nancy's Perfectly Posh Paper Doll & Sticker Book
The Power to Choose Mindset Coloring & Sticker Book: What Should Darla Do?
American Girl Ultimate Sticker Book
Bath Toys
Not only will a bath help them feel better, it will calm them down and keep them entertained.
Baby Shark Bath Crayons, Paints & Stickers
Paw Patrol Adventure Bay Bath Playset
Munchkin Wind Up Swimming Penguin
Just stick into the bathing water, turn the crank and you will have fantastic foaming bubbles!
Sick Day Themed Books
Sick kid feeling lonely and grumpy? Cheer them up with books about other kids stuck home sick.
Get Well Soon, Spot! Board Book
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
The Berenstain Bears: Sick Days
Sensory Bins
These need no further explanation. I mean, who doesn’t want to bury their hands in yummy sand or deliciously cool Orbeez?
Search & Find Books
Keep little minds busy!
John Deere Around the Farm Explore & Find
I Spy Fantasy: A Book of Picture Riddles
Disney Pixar - Cars 3 Look & Find Activity Book
Where's Bluey? A Search & Find Book
The Seek & Find Trip of Your Life
