Sick day routine
A calm, restful day at home that keeps a little shape without any chores or pressure. 6 steps, about 310 minutes, for ages 3 to 15.
The routine, step by step (a day off school)
- 8amStep 1: Rest in bed or on the sofa, drink of water nearby60 min
- 9amStep 2: Something gentle to eat when ready20 min
- 9:20amStep 3: Quiet activity: audiobook, drawing, a puzzle60 min
- 10:20amStep 4: Rest or nap60 min
- 11:20amStep 5: Light lunch20 min
- 11:40amStep 6: A film or quiet screen time90 min
About 310 minutes, 8am to 1:10pm.
Adjusting it by age
- Younger children
- Stay close, keep it cozy and simple, and pause the chore chart.
- Older children
- Let them message a friend for missed work once they feel better; no catching up today.
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Step times are typical for the ages shown and clock times count from the start time; nothing here is medical advice. The guide text is drafted with AI from these numbers and checked automatically before it is published.