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.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Brain Break Time! | Jack HartmannBrain Break Time! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Brain and Body Dance Break! | Jack HartmannBrain and Body Dance Break! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Brain Break Boogie | Fun Dance Song for Kids! | Jack HartmannBrain Break Boogie | Fun Dance Song for Kids! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Let's Move | Brain Breaks & Dance Song for Kids | Exercise & Fitness for Children | Jack HartmannLet's Move | Brain Breaks & Dance Song for Kids | Exercise & Fitness for Children | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Freeze It! | Jack Hartmann | Freeze Dance | Brain BreaksFreeze It! | Jack Hartmann | Freeze Dance | Brain BreaksJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Have Fun and Freeze! | Freeze Dance Song | Jack Hartmann Move and FreezeHave Fun and Freeze! | Freeze Dance Song | Jack Hartmann Move and FreezeJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  7. 7The Floor Is Lava! | Jack Hartmann | Brain BreaksThe Floor Is Lava! | Jack Hartmann | Brain BreaksJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Crossover | Brain Breaks | Crossing the Midline | Jack HartmannCrossover | Brain Breaks | Crossing the Midline | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Jack Hartmann Says | Following Directions Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Says | Following Directions Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Move it to the Sounds | Dance Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Jack Hartmann| Creative ExpressionMove it to the Sounds | Dance Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Jack Hartmann| Creative ExpressionJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Tooty Ta | Fun Dance Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Tooty Ta | Jack HartmannTooty Ta | Fun Dance Song for Kids | Brain Breaks | Tooty Ta | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Penguin Dance | Brain Breaks | Jack HartmannPenguin Dance | Brain Breaks | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Boom Chicka Boom! | Jack HartmannBoom Chicka Boom! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  14. 14I Can Move My Body Like Anything | Movement Song for Kids | Jack HartmannI Can Move My Body Like Anything | Movement Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Building Brain and Body Connections! | Over One Hour of Educational Movement Songs! | Jack HartmannBuilding Brain and Body Connections! | Over One Hour of Educational Movement Songs! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  16. 16The Dance Freeze Song | Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenThe Dance Freeze Song | Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  17. 17The Dance Freeze Song 2! | Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenThe Dance Freeze Song 2! | Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  18. 18The Dance Freeze Song 3! | Air Guitar Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenThe Dance Freeze Song 3! | Air Guitar Freeze Dance | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  19. 19The Floor is Lava! | Kids Dance Song | Scratch GardenThe Floor is Lava! | Kids Dance Song | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Stop Copying Me! | Call & Repeat Song | Scratch GardenStop Copying Me! | Call & Repeat Song | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  21. 21The Five-Minute Break Song | 5 Minute Timer | Scratch GardenThe Five-Minute Break Song | 5 Minute Timer | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Salamander Yoga! | 5-minute Yoga Break | Scratch GardenSalamander Yoga! | 5-minute Yoga Break | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Banana Banana Meatball Song | Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleBanana Banana Meatball Song | Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Peanut Butter in a Cup | Songs For Kids | Sing Along | GoNoodlePeanut Butter in a Cup | Songs For Kids | Sing Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Flex With Awesome Sauce | Activities For Kids | Exercise | GoNoodleFlex With Awesome Sauce | Activities For Kids | Exercise | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Disco Brain - Awesome Sauce | Activities For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleDisco Brain - Awesome Sauce | Activities For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Clap It Out - Learn Syllables | Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleClap It Out - Learn Syllables | Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Bones! Bones! Bones! | Halloween Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleBones! Bones! Bones! | Halloween Songs For Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Strengthen Your Focus | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleStrengthen Your Focus | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Melting Exercise - Learn To Destress | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleMelting Exercise - Learn To Destress | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Sit and Stretch | Brain Breaks for Kids | Cosmic KidsSit and Stretch | Brain Breaks for Kids | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Cosmic Kids Yoga DANCE PARTY!Cosmic Kids Yoga DANCE PARTY!Cosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Be the Pond | Mindfulness for Kids | Cosmic Kids Zen DenBe the Pond | Mindfulness for Kids | Cosmic Kids Zen DenCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Dinosaur Stomp /// Dance-A-Long /// Koo KooDinosaur Stomp /// Dance-A-Long /// Koo KooKoo KooPlay from here Loop
  35. 35Wiggle It /// Dance-A-Long /// Koo KooWiggle It /// Dance-A-Long /// Koo KooKoo KooPlay from here Loop
  36. 36Brain Breaks - Action Songs for Children - Move and Freeze - Kids Songs by The Learning StationBrain Breaks - Action Songs for Children - Move and Freeze - Kids Songs by The Learning StationTheLearningStation - Kids Songs and Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop
  37. 37Numberock - Dance Freeze Song with Stops and Slo-MosNumberock - 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.