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GoNoodle

By GoNoodle, Inc.. Visit GoNoodle

Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.

Short movement and mindfulness videos for kids, widely used in elementary classrooms for 'brain breaks'. Kids dance, stretch and sing along to songs about counting, the 50 states or calming down. Some content is free without an account; the full library needs a free Family or Educator account set up by an adult. It runs on the web, phones and TV apps, and is funded partly by sponsors.

Our take: A fun free way to add movement breaks; parents should expect branded, sponsored content.

The facts
Ages it suitsabout 4-10 (pre-K to grade 5)
What its terms say about ageMinors must have a parent or guardian accept the terms. Full access requires an account created by a parent, legal guardian or educator, who may let children use it under supervision. (terms)
PriceFree. Free (Oct 2026); funded partly by sponsors and underwriters.
Works onWeb, iPhone and iPad, Android
AccountA parent's account
AdsYes
In-app purchasesNone
The AI in itNo AI.

What's good

  • Gets kids moving instead of sitting
  • Free for families and teachers
  • Calming and mindfulness videos too

Watch for

  • Sponsored videos, including movie tie-ins, mixed into the library
  • Ad and sponsor data sharing
  • Video watching, not interactive learning

Data and privacy

GoNoodle says it collects no personal data from children without parental consent. It uses grown-ups' zip codes to show local sponsors, shares de-identified viewing data with sponsors, and says it may serve 'targeted contextual advertising'; the iOS app reports third-party advertising data and says it contains ads. Read the privacy policy.

Does it work?

The maker's own claims only; we found no independent study.

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