Teach mindfulness and meditation to children with confidence, creativity and heart
Accredited training, practical resources and creative mindfulness programs for educators, allied professionals, meditation teachers and schools.
Mindfulness training and resources for adults who support children
Educators
Therapists
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Schools and Organisations
A trusted specialist in children’s mindfulness education
With more than 20 years’ experience teaching mindfulness and meditation to children, Janet Etty-Leal brings a rare depth of classroom experience, professional training and creative practice to her work.
She is the author of Meditation Capsules and A Head-Heart Start for Life, and the creator of practical mindfulness programs used in schools across Australia and overseas.
Janet has trained educators, therapists, meditation teachers and school wellbeing teams, and her work has been studied by Masters and PhD candidates. She has also presented for Meditation Australia, at conferences and for universities, and served on the board of the Meditation Association of Australia.
“Janet’s way with children, her love of and commitment to what she is teaching, and her creative way of communicating principles and practices without complicating them or making them lose their immediacy is both inspiring and instructive.”
What makes Meditation Capsules different?
Meditation Capsules programs are designed for the whole child, bringing mindfulness to life through playful, creative and age-appropriate learning.
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Mind, heart and hands-on practices that help children learn through experience.
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Flexible practices that meet the needs of different students, ages and settings.
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Stories, themes, metaphors and practices that make mindfulness meaningful.
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A warm approach that helps children connect with themselves, others and the world around them.
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Children are supported to build agency, self-awareness and confidence from within.
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Use short “capsule” practices, extended activities or whole lesson plans.
“Janet’s training gave me the confidence, language and practical tools to bring mindfulness to children in a way that felt natural, creative and deeply meaningful.”
— Course Graduate
Become confident teaching mindfulness and meditation to children
The Certificate in Creative Mindful Education for Children is Janet’s accredited professional training for educators, allied professionals, meditation teachers, therapists and school wellbeing teams.
Learn practical, creative and age-appropriate ways to guide children in mindfulness, meditation, emotional awareness and calm.
Practical mindfulness resources for children
Janet’s books and resources offer simple, creative ways to bring mindfulness into classrooms, clinics, homes and wellbeing programs.
Created from decades of experience, they help adults support children with calm, focus, self-awareness and emotional resilience.
“Janet’s resources are practical, creative and easy to bring into the classroom. They help children pause, settle and connect with themselves in a gentle and engaging way.” - Educator
Janet Etty-Leal specializes in captivating young children with heart, mind and hands-on practices to establish the roots of awareness and self-worth, along with the wings of imagination and creativity.
‘Meditation Capsules: A Mindfulness Program for Children’ provides all the resources needed for adults to begin teaching children the life skills of Mindful Meditation.
The book includes detailed information, clear instructions and creative ways to engage children to develop self awareness. Includes a complimentary audio CD of guided meditations.
Mindfulness support for schools and organisations
Janet works with early learning centres, primary schools, secondary schools and organisations through professional development, workshops and tailored mindfulness education programs.
Her sessions help educators and teams understand mindfulness, experience it for themselves and learn practical ways to share it with children.
“I’ve been teaching for 15 years and have attended many talks, conferences and workshops. I cannot think of another session that was so accessible, relevant, inspiring and re-affirming about the positive changes that a teacher can bring about in her students.”
— Simone Tausend. Teacher, St Michael’s Grammar School, Melbourne
Ready to bring mindfulness and meditation to children?
Explore Janet’s accredited training, practical books and school programs, or book a conversation to find the right support for your setting.
Trusted by educators and school communities
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