The Best Brain Break Videos for Kids
Do your students need a quick break between academic subjects? Press play on one of these brain-break videos for kids.
What is a Brain Break?
No one can sit still and focus for hours on end. It is both physically and mentally exhausting.
School-age children (particularly elementary students who don’t change classes and have shorter attention spans) need regular breaks.
Brain breaks can stop mounting frustration, ease anxiety, and provide a mental reset.
Although it may feel like a time waster, brain breaks actually make your school day more productive.
They give students a pause so they can attend to the next task or lesson with renewed energy and focus.
The Best Brain Break Videos
These brain-break videos make taking a break as easy as a single click. Bookmark this page so you can return here whenever you need a brain break!
Freeze Dance
This video by Kiboomers is ideal for young learners. Kids get a movement break and practice listening skills
The Floor Is Lava
Climb into a volcano and explore by following the movements of Danny Go!
Tooty Ta
There is something about this silly song and dance by Jack Hartman that sets kids to giggling.
Among Us Dance Video
Based on the characters from the popular video game Among Us, kids can jump and wiggle along to this techno beat.
“Can’t Stop the Feeling” with Trolls
This dance video by GoNoodle features dancing Trolls and the popular song by Justin Timberlake.
The Sid Shuffle from Ice Age
Do the Continental Drift shuffle with Sid from Ice Age and people from around the world.
Banana Banana Meatball
This creative song focuses on patterns and movement.
Would You Rather Color Song
This video combines Would You Rather questions with dancing. The students perform the dance of the color they like best.
Milkshake Call and Response
Koo Koo leads students in this call-and-response of words and actions. Then, you repeat it with different accents!
Waka Waka Dance Tutorial
Follow the dance tutorial of Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” with DJ Raphi.
Stretching Brain Break
This brain break video works with older students since it is not silly.
Deep Breathing Brain Break
This video couples stretches with breathing exercises.
Exercise Your Focus Muscles
This brain break video has breathing, yoga, and focus training.
De-Stress Guided Meditation
This guided meditation helps students relax their muscles and de-stress.
Mindfulness Brain Break
This video uses mindful looking and attention to help kids focus on the present and release stress. You can read more about mindfulness for children here.
Rainbow Breathing Exercise
Lower the emotional temperature of the room with this breathing exercise.
Inside Out 2 Jump Battle
Get kids jumping with these side-by-side character jump battles.
Spot It
Find the items in this game of Spot It.
Minecraft Jump Battle
These jump battles are so fun. This one has trivia included!
Brain Break Logo Trivia
This trivia game takes 8 minutes but appeals to kids of all ages.
Guess the Disney Voice Trivia
Here is another 8-minute trivia brain break with movements.
Escape from Danger Riddles
This brain break of riddles works well for middle and high schoolers.
Dinosaur Run
Run in place and jump to complete a dinosaur run video game challenge.
Meme Mood
This brain break is social-emotional learning meets Would You Rather questions.
Wordle Brain Break
Puzzle-loving students will enjoy this Wordle exercise game.
25 Top Brain Break Videos for Students
Whether your students need energy, relaxation, or just a dose of fun, these 25 brain-break videos have something for any occasion.
Bookmark this page so you can return to it whenever your students need refreshing.
