Teachers and parents can use these free, calming videos to teach kids self-regulation and help them manage the stress of remote learning. Self-regulation is a necessary skill for dealing with emotions and navigating daily living.

These free, calming videos for kids promote self-regulation—a necessary skill for dealing with emotions and for daily living. Teachers and parents can incorporate them into a remote or blended learning routine to help young learners manage the stress of online school. In addition to using these videos, parents can support young children’s emotional needs by creating a “calm down” area at home and filling it with a calm-down kit or trying a simple massage after a warm bath, especially after a difficult day of virtual classes.

“Belly Breathe” with Elmo

In this video by Sesame Street, kids can learn to belly breathe with the help of Elmo, along with celebrities Common and Colbie Caillat. The calming breath technique will help them tame the “monster” within.

Cosmic Kids “Zen Den”

This relaxing yoga video for kids will help young learners stay calm and keep their minds “healthy and happy.” It’s great for soothing nerves or to use in preparation for bedtime.

“Melting” by GoNoodle

This melting flow by GoNoodle is a movement technique that kids can use when they feel scared, frustrated, or angry. They’ll feel that “icky frozen feeling” go away as they get moving and practice “melting.”

“Kids Mindfulness” by MyLife

This calming compilation by MyLife will help kids build calming superpowers. Four mindful games will guide them through breathing and relaxation techniques as they use their imaginations to navigate different scenes.

“Calm Body Calm Mind” by Netflix Jr.

This jam by Netflix Jr. is a mindfulness song for kids that will guide them through racing emotions to a state of calmness. The song teaches breathing and listening.