Movement Songs for Kids – 18-Minute Dance & Brain Break Compilation

This movement-based kids songs compilation is designed for preschool and early elementary kids who need to move. It's ideal for brain breaks, indoor recess, dance-along time, and high-energy classroom or home moments.

Play Movement Songs Compilation on YouTube and enjoy the fun with your kids or class!

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About This Movement Compilation

This 18-minute compilation is movement-first, not passive listening. Every song in this video is designed to get kids up, moving, and fully engaged with their whole bodies.

Unlike longer playlists that mix in slow songs, this compilation is built for short, high-energy bursts. It's one continuous video with no interruptions—built intentionally for classrooms and home use when kids need to move.

When Should You Use a Movement Songs Compilation?

  • When kids have excess energy and need to burn it off
  • During indoor recess or rainy days when outdoor play isn't possible
  • As a classroom brain break between seated learning activities
  • For dance-along time at home when kids are restless
  • Before or after seated learning to help kids focus and reset

Classroom Activities with "Movement Songs Compilation"

Song List (In Order)

This compilation includes 6 songs designed to warm up, energize, and cool down.

  • Five Little Monkeys (Warm up)
  • Catch the Beat
  • Gotta Hop
  • Dinosaur Dip (ft. The Green Dino!)
  • Walkin' Through the Jungle
  • The Silly Song (Cool down)

Key Details

Quick reference for teachers and parents.

  • **Runtime:** 18 minutes
  • **Best for:** Preschool & early elementary
  • **Use cases:** Brain breaks, indoor recess, movement time, dance breaks

What Makes This Different

Why this compilation works for movement time.

  • Movement-first design—every song gets kids moving
  • Built for short, high-energy bursts of activity
  • One continuous video with no interruptions or ads
  • Intentionally structured for classrooms and home use

Who This Song Is Perfect For

  • Preschool classrooms (ages 3–5)
  • Pre-K and kindergarten
  • Indoor recess and rainy days
  • Childcare centers and daycare
  • Parents looking for active screen time

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