LibGuides: Digital Resources for Families: Mindfulness and Movement

Practice Mindfulness

Sesame Street presents a quick calming down practice for young kids. Check out the free Breathe, Think, Do! App for more practices. Image source: Sesame Street in Communities

Meditative Story: "Our Tiny Meaningful Lives in the Vast Universe". Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Peace Out: Humans Being Humans. Recommended for ages 7-10.

Movement for Children & Families

ACTIVE FOR LIFE
Committed to helping parents raise physically literate children.
ALO YOGA
Alo Yoga offers free 5 minute yoga and meditation videos for kids on their YouTube channel.
CANADA'S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL
A selection of virtual dance classes for kids (and adults) to inspire them to move creatively.
COSMIC KIDS YOGA
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation videos designed for kids aged 3 and up.
FIREFLIES MUSICAL YOGA - PBS Kids
GONOODLE
Provides hundreds of movement and mindfulness videos for kids of all ages.
MISS NINA - Children's Sing & Move Along Songs
Sing and move along with Miss Nina's videos featuring action songs, rhymes, dances, and more!
NEW YORK CITY BALLET- Virtual Programs
Participate in the online virtual workshops, including the Access Workshops for those with disabilities.
PARTICIPACTION
A one-stop resource to help you and your family get active. Live Fit Breaks every weekday!
PE WITH JOE - The Body Coach
The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, is supporting physical education by offering fun, high energy, 30 minute family workouts.
STORIES, SONGS, AND STRETCHES! with Katie Scherrer
Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® offers video lessons to guide preschool and early elementary children and their grownups through mindful movement and stillness experience centered around exploring differences.
TAI CHI FOR KIDS - Physical Education
A list of links for kids that want to learn more about and practice Tai Chi!
YGYM-YMCA
Brought to you by the YMCA, YGym offers virtual physical activity videos for kids and families.