Movement and Wellness Inspiration on YouTube for Tweens and Teens
Tap into content that promotes physical and emotional wellness.
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It can be challenging to figure out how to get some tweens and teens up and moving. Others might need encouragement to take a break from the action for some productive downtime. No matter which type yours is, you're in the right place: The creators featured on these channels have mastered some of the best ways to tap into physical and emotional wellness, whether you're a beginner or more advanced. Our list offers yoga and mindfulness, basketball drills, and even art therapy. Great for rainy days, combating boredom, or just learning something brand-new, these videos can be awesome inspiration for your tween or teen.
These creator channels, playlists, and videos—available in the separate YouTube Supervised Experience—were reviewed by Common Sense Media's affiliated partner Sensical and chosen for their ability to inspire tweens and teens to try new activities to help with overall physical and emotional wellness.
Channels
Learn dance moves inspired by current trends, popular songs, or even your favorite video game character! Through fun, easy-to-follow tutorials, this channel can get the whole family moving to the beat, fostering creativity, coordination, and confidence while promoting the importance of staying active and having fun.
Whether you call this sport football or soccer, AllAttack will elevate your skills and activity level. Through engaging and informative tutorials, viewers can learn everything from fundamental techniques to fancy foot tricks. This channel inspires tweens to get moving while promoting teamwork, coordination, and confidence, both on and off the field.
Serve, set, and spike with KoKo Volley, a channel dedicated to teaching teens the fundamentals of volleyball while highlighting the importance of physical activity. With engaging tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, this channel can help build teens' volleyball abilities and confidence.
Playlists
At Home Workouts | ILoveBasketballTV (age 11+)
From crossovers to dribbling and jump shots, this beginner-friendly playlist covers techniques for improving your basketball skills. In addition to encouraging healthy habits, these videos remind viewers that practicing for just five minutes a day can help them improve their skills.
Beginner Skills and Drills | Skills with Phil (age 13+)
Through a series of informative and engaging videos, viewers are introduced to the exhilarating world of mountain biking. From pumping and jumping to bunny hopping, learn essential skills and techniques for safe and enjoyable riding.
Videos
"Bubbles Tutorial" | Dasia Sade (age 15+)
Get rolling with this fun tutorial. Dasia covers the basics of learning a new roller-skating skill called "bubbles." Viewers can walk away with an understanding of body position, rotation, edges, and weight transfer.
Art Therapy | Coepio Healing Arts (age 11+)
Want to ground yourself, or need a mindful moment? Grab some markers! This art therapy activity centers the mind and lets viewers tap into their creative side using household materials. The host first walks viewers through a fun demonstration to show the options for materials—what comes afterward is limitless.
"Tai Chi for Beginners" | Hybrid Calisthenics (age 11+)
Looking to reduce stress, improve concentration, or just relax? This channel will help tweens and teens learn the ancient practice of tai chi in a fun and accessible way. Through gentle and flowing movements, viewers can improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility while learning to focus their minds and calm their thoughts.
"Yoga for Kids" | Yoga with Adriene (age 11+)
Adriene's videos are designed to give her audience the tools to build an at-home yoga practice. In this video, Adriene encourages viewers to challenge ourselves, using our imaginations to calm our minds as we stretch our bodies.
"10-Minute Guided Meditation for Beginners to Clear Thoughts" | Yoga Journal (age 13+)
Join Jessamyn Stanley for a 10-minute meditation as she walks viewers through breath work and how to clear their thoughts. While this practice is designed for beginners, it can also be helpful for viewers who want to improve their meditation skills. Through patience and practice, Jessamyn helps us understand the importance of slowing down.
Don't miss the rest of our "Best of" YouTube Kids lists -- and be sure to check out more "Best of" YouTube tween and teen lists, too!
Where to watch:
These titles were reviewed by Common Sense Media's affiliated partner Sensical, a free service from the for-profit Common Sense Networks.
It can be challenging to figure out how to get some tweens and teens up and moving. Others might need encouragement to take a break from the action for some productive downtime. No matter which type yours is, you're in the right place: The creators featured on these channels have mastered some of the best ways to tap into physical and emotional wellness, whether you're a beginner or more advanced. Our list offers yoga and mindfulness, basketball drills, and even art therapy. Great for rainy days, combating boredom, or just learning something brand-new, these videos can be awesome inspiration for your tween or teen.
These creator channels, playlists, and videos—available in the separate YouTube Supervised Experience—were reviewed by Common Sense Media's affiliated partner Sensical and chosen for their ability to inspire tweens and teens to try new activities to help with overall physical and emotional wellness.
Channels
Learn dance moves inspired by current trends, popular songs, or even your favorite video game character! Through fun, easy-to-follow tutorials, this channel can get the whole family moving to the beat, fostering creativity, coordination, and confidence while promoting the importance of staying active and having fun.
Whether you call this sport football or soccer, AllAttack will elevate your skills and activity level. Through engaging and informative tutorials, viewers can learn everything from fundamental techniques to fancy foot tricks. This channel inspires tweens to get moving while promoting teamwork, coordination, and confidence, both on and off the field.
Serve, set, and spike with KoKo Volley, a channel dedicated to teaching teens the fundamentals of volleyball while highlighting the importance of physical activity. With engaging tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, this channel can help build teens' volleyball abilities and confidence.
Playlists
At Home Workouts | ILoveBasketballTV (age 11+)
From crossovers to dribbling and jump shots, this beginner-friendly playlist covers techniques for improving your basketball skills. In addition to encouraging healthy habits, these videos remind viewers that practicing for just five minutes a day can help them improve their skills.
Beginner Skills and Drills | Skills with Phil (age 13+)
Through a series of informative and engaging videos, viewers are introduced to the exhilarating world of mountain biking. From pumping and jumping to bunny hopping, learn essential skills and techniques for safe and enjoyable riding.
Videos
"Bubbles Tutorial" | Dasia Sade (age 15+)
Get rolling with this fun tutorial. Dasia covers the basics of learning a new roller-skating skill called "bubbles." Viewers can walk away with an understanding of body position, rotation, edges, and weight transfer.
Art Therapy | Coepio Healing Arts (age 11+)
Want to ground yourself, or need a mindful moment? Grab some markers! This art therapy activity centers the mind and lets viewers tap into their creative side using household materials. The host first walks viewers through a fun demonstration to show the options for materials—what comes afterward is limitless.
"Tai Chi for Beginners" | Hybrid Calisthenics (age 11+)
Looking to reduce stress, improve concentration, or just relax? This channel will help tweens and teens learn the ancient practice of tai chi in a fun and accessible way. Through gentle and flowing movements, viewers can improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility while learning to focus their minds and calm their thoughts.
"Yoga for Kids" | Yoga with Adriene (age 11+)
Adriene's videos are designed to give her audience the tools to build an at-home yoga practice. In this video, Adriene encourages viewers to challenge ourselves, using our imaginations to calm our minds as we stretch our bodies.
"10-Minute Guided Meditation for Beginners to Clear Thoughts" | Yoga Journal (age 13+)
Join Jessamyn Stanley for a 10-minute meditation as she walks viewers through breath work and how to clear their thoughts. While this practice is designed for beginners, it can also be helpful for viewers who want to improve their meditation skills. Through patience and practice, Jessamyn helps us understand the importance of slowing down.
Don't miss the rest of our "Best of" YouTube Kids lists -- and be sure to check out more "Best of" YouTube tween and teen lists, too!
Where to watch:
These titles were reviewed by Common Sense Media's affiliated partner Sensical, a free service from the for-profit Common Sense Networks.
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