Sick Day Activities for 6–7 Year Olds

Low-energy, cozy activities for a child who is home from daycare or school — calm enough for recovery, fun enough to lift the mood.

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All sick day activities for 6–7 year olds

Build a cozy den from blankets, then hide inside with books and a flashlight.

Shake it, watch the glitter storm settle, and feel your own storm settle too.

Name five animals, five red things, five things with wheels — the fastest game that fits any back seat.

Close your eyes — was that keys, a zipper, or a spoon in a cup? Ears only.

Hum a song, no words allowed — first one to name it takes the next hum.

Reach into the stocking without peeking and describe what you feel before making a guess.

Build a ridiculous story together, one sentence at a time.

The stuffed animals are feeling poorly today — luckily, the doctor is in.

Push a button through felt squares and slide them down a ribbon. A quiet, screen-free way to practice real buttoning.

A big sheet of paper, a winding path of squares, and a die. Your kid designs the game, then you both play it.

Hide a small toy, then guide the seeker with just four words: freezing, colder, warmer, hot.

Draw matching pairs on index cards, flip them face down, and take turns hunting for two of a kind.

Clap the beats in names and words: Ma-ya gets two claps, Ben gets one, Ol-i-ver gets three.