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.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1What is MINDFULNESS and how do you do it? (Zen Den) | Cosmic KidsWhat is MINDFULNESS and how do you do it? (Zen Den) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Sesame Street Monster Meditation #1: I-Sense with Cookie Monster and HeadspaceSesame Street Monster Meditation #1: I-Sense with Cookie Monster and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Sesame Street Monster Meditation #2: Goodnight Body with Elmo and HeadspaceSesame Street Monster Meditation #2: Goodnight Body with Elmo and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Sesame Street Monster Meditation #3: Focus Rhyme with Grover and HeadspaceSesame Street Monster Meditation #3: Focus Rhyme with Grover and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Sesame Street Monster Meditation #4: Try Try Again with Two-Headed Monster and HeadspaceSesame Street Monster Meditation #4: Try Try Again with Two-Headed Monster and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Sesame Street Monster Meditation #5: Belly Buddy Breathing with Rosita and HeadspaceSesame Street Monster Meditation #5: Belly Buddy Breathing with Rosita and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Sesame Street Monster Meditation #6: Play 123 Freeze with Elmo and HeadspaceSesame Street Monster Meditation #6: Play 123 Freeze with Elmo and HeadspaceSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Sing “My Body, My Brain” With Elmo and Friends | Emotional Well-BeingSing “My Body, My Brain” With Elmo and Friends | Emotional Well-BeingSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Bubble Breath | Activities for Kids | GoNoodleBubble Breath | Activities for Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Whale Breath | Meditation For Kids | GoNoodleWhale Breath | Meditation For Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Learn To Bring Down Stress | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleLearn To Bring Down Stress | Guided Meditiation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Tune In To Your World | Meditation for Kids | GoNoodleTune In To Your World | Meditation for Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Celebrate The Little Things | Meditation for Kids | GoNoodleCelebrate The Little Things | Meditation for Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  14. 14The Body Scan Meditation | Cosmic Kids: Zen DenThe Body Scan Meditation | Cosmic Kids: Zen DenCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Be the Pond - Kids Mindfulness Videos (Deaf Friendly with BSL) - Cosmic Kids Zen DenBe the Pond - Kids Mindfulness Videos (Deaf Friendly with BSL) - Cosmic Kids Zen DenCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Taste Test | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsTaste Test | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Thought Bubbles | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsThought Bubbles | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  18. 18The Bye Bye Boat | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for KidsThe Bye Bye Boat | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Getting Wanty | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsGetting Wanty | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  20. 20How Kids Can Deal with Anxiety | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsHow Kids Can Deal with Anxiety | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  21. 21How to beat nerves! | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsHow to beat nerves! | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Whirly Burly Snow Storm | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsWhirly Burly Snow Storm | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Balloon (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsBalloon (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Space Breathing (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsSpace Breathing (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Refresh Your Senses | Guided Meditation for Kids | Peace Out ✌️👁👂👄👃Refresh Your Senses | Guided Meditation for Kids | Peace Out ✌️👁👂👄👃Cosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Friendly Wishes (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsFriendly Wishes (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Climbing Up (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsClimbing Up (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Rainbow Waterfall (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsRainbow Waterfall (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Superhero Flying (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsSuperhero Flying (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Wiggleflop (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsWiggleflop (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Time Out (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsTime Out (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Magic Treehouse (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsMagic Treehouse (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Treasure Box (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsTreasure Box (Peace Out: Guided Meditation for Kids) | Cosmic KidsCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  34. 34VISUALISATION! - Day 1 Mental Health Superpower for #childrensmentalhealthweekVISUALISATION! - Day 1 Mental Health Superpower for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  35. 35BREATHING! - Day 2 Mental Health Superpower for #childrensmentalhealthweekBREATHING! - Day 2 Mental Health Superpower for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  36. 36AFFIRMATION! - Day 3 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekAFFIRMATION! - Day 3 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  37. 37MOVEMENT! - Day 4 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekMOVEMENT! - Day 4 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  38. 38RELAXATION! - Day 5 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekRELAXATION! - Day 5 Mental Health Superpowers for #childrensmentalhealthweekCosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  39. 39Empathy - Healthy EmotionsEmpathy - Healthy EmotionsKLTPlay from here Loop
  40. 40AnxietyAnxietyKLTPlay 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.