Brain breaks for kids: grades 1–2 movement
Quick answer
This playlist has quick movement and calm-down breaks for grades 1–2, including Jack Hartmann's "Brain Break Time!", Scratch Garden's "The Dance Freeze Song", GoNoodle's "Banana Banana Meatball" and Cosmic Kids Yoga stretches. Press Play all on repeat for indoor recess, or Repeat one when the class wants a favourite again.
Videos in this playlist
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Brain Break Time! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 2
Brain and Body Dance Break! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 3
Brain Break Boogie | Fun Dance Song for Kids! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 4
Let's Move | Brain Breaks & Dance Song for Kids | Exercise & Fitness for Children | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 5
Freeze It! | Jack Hartmann | Freeze Dance | Brain BreaksJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 6
Have Fun and Freeze! | Freeze Dance Song | Jack Hartmann Move and FreezeJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 7
The Floor Is Lava! | Jack Hartmann | Brain BreaksJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 8
Crossover | Brain Breaks | Crossing the Midline | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 9
Jack Hartmann Says | Following Directions Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 10
Move it to the Sounds | Dance Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Jack Hartmann| Creative ExpressionJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 11
Tooty Ta | Fun Dance Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Tooty Ta | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 12
Penguin Dance | Brain Breaks | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 13
Boom Chicka Boom! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 14
I Can Move My Body Like Anything | Movement Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 15
Building Brain and Body Connections! | Over One Hour of Educational Movement Songs! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 16
The Dance Freeze Song | Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 17
The Dance Freeze Song 2! | Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 18
The Dance Freeze Song 3! | Air Guitar Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 19
The Floor is Lava! | Kids Dance Song | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 20
Stop Copying Me! | Call & Repeat Song | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 21
The Five-Minute Break Song | 5 Minute Timer | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 22
Salamander Yoga! | 5-minute Yoga Break | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 23
Banana Banana Meatball Song | Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 24
Peanut Butter in a Cup | Songs For Kids | Sing Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 25
Flex With Awesome Sauce | Activities For Kids | Exercise | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 26
Disco Brain - Awesome Sauce | Activities For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 27
Clap It Out - Learn Syllables | Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 28
Bones! Bones! Bones! | Halloween Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 29
Strengthen Your Focus | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 30
Melting Exercise - Learn To Destress | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 31
Sit and Stretch | Brain Breaks for Kids | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 32
Cosmic Kids Yoga DANCE PARTY!Cosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 33
Be the Pond | Mindfulness for Kids | Cosmic Kids Zen DenCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 34
Dinosaur Stomp /// Dance-A-Long /// Koo KooKoo KooPlay from here Loop - 35
Wiggle It /// Dance-A-Long /// Koo KooKoo KooPlay from here Loop - 36
Brain Breaks - Action Songs for Children - Move and Freeze - Kids Songs by The Learning StationTheLearningStation - Kids Songs and Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop - 37
Numberock - Dance Freeze Song with Stops and Slo-MosNumberockVEVOPlay from here Loop
What is a brain break?
A brain break is a short pause, usually two to five minutes, where children move, dance, stretch or breathe between lessons. Many teachers and parents find a quick break helps children settle and refocus before the next task.
How do I use RepeatWatch for brain breaks?
Set Stop after on a song so it plays once or twice and ends, or use the sleep timer to finish a longer movement session after five or ten minutes. Mirror mode makes dance moves easier for children to copy.
Frequently asked questions
Which brain breaks calm children down?
Try GoNoodle's "Melting" and "Strengthen Your Focus", Cosmic Kids "Be the Pond" and Scratch Garden's "Salamander Yoga". The freeze dances and Floor Is Lava songs are better when children need to burn off energy.
Can I loop just one dance part?
Yes. Drag A and B around the section your class loves and it repeats on its own. Slow it to 0.75x to learn new moves, then play it at full speed.