Mindfulness for kids: calm-down videos
Quick answer
Calm-down videos for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11): Cosmic Kids Zen Den and Peace Out guided relaxations, GoNoodle breathing exercises, and the Sesame Street and Headspace Monster Meditations. Play all on repeat for a quiet-time block, or Repeat one on a favorite breathing exercise so your child can learn it by heart.
Videos in this playlist
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What is MINDFULNESS and how do you do it? (Zen Den) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 2
Sesame Street Monster Meditation #1: I-Sense with Cookie Monster and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 3
Sesame Street Monster Meditation #2: Goodnight Body with Elmo and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 4
Sesame Street Monster Meditation #3: Focus Rhyme with Grover and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 5
Sesame Street Monster Meditation #4: Try Try Again with Two-Headed Monster and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 6
Sesame Street Monster Meditation #5: Belly Buddy Breathing with Rosita and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 7
Sesame Street Monster Meditation #6: Play 123 Freeze with Elmo and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 8
Sing “My Body, My Brain” With Elmo and Friends | Emotional Well-BeingSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 9
Bubble Breath | Activities for Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 10
Whale Breath | Meditation For Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 11
Learn To Bring Down Stress | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 12
Tune In To Your World | Meditation for Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 13
Celebrate The Little Things | Meditation for Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 14
The Body Scan Meditation | Cosmic Kids: Zen DenCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 15
Be the Pond - Kids Mindfulness Videos (Deaf Friendly with BSL) - Cosmic Kids Zen DenCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 16
Taste Test | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 17
Thought Bubbles | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 18
The Bye Bye Boat | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 19
Getting Wanty | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 20
How Kids Can Deal with Anxiety | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 21
How to beat nerves! | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 22
Whirly Burly Snow Storm | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 23
Balloon (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 24
Space Breathing (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 25
Refresh Your Senses | Guided Meditation for Kids | Peace Out ✌️👁👂👄👃Cosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 26
Friendly Wishes (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 27
Climbing Up (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 28
Rainbow Waterfall (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 29
Superhero Flying (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 30
Wiggleflop (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 31
Time Out (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 32
Magic Treehouse (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 33
Treasure Box (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 34
VISUALISATION! - Day 1 Mental Health Superpower for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 35
BREATHING! - Day 2 Mental Health Superpower for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 36
AFFIRMATION! - Day 3 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 37
MOVEMENT! - Day 4 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 38
RELAXATION! - Day 5 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop - 39
Empathy - Healthy EmotionsKLTPlay from here Loop - 40
AnxietyKLTPlay from here Loop
Why repeat the same breathing exercise?
Mindfulness skills work best when they are familiar. Repeating one short exercise, like Bubble Breath or Belly Buddy Breathing, helps a child remember the steps so they can use them on their own when they feel upset or nervous.
How can we use this at bedtime or in class?
Pick a calm guided relaxation such as Rainbow Waterfall or the Body Scan, and set the sleep timer so playback stops by itself. In class, Play all on repeat with a short list makes an easy transition after recess.
Frequently asked questions
Is mindfulness a treatment for anxiety?
No. Many families and teachers find these videos help kids slow down and notice their feelings, but they are not therapy or medical care. If you are worried about your child, talk to their doctor or school counselor.
How long are these videos?
Most are 2–10 minutes, so you can fit one into a short break. Stop after a set number of loops, or use the sleep timer to end playback. Videos play in YouTube's player, so YouTube may show ads.