A Children’s Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning Program
Mindful Steps is a structured mindfulness and emotional wellbeing program designed to support children in developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Created for early learning centres, childcare services, kindergartens, and primary schools, the program introduces simple, practical mindfulness and guided meditation tools that support calm, focus, and emotional wellbeing.
Through engaging, age-appropriate experiences, children learn how to understand their emotions, regulate their bodies, and build confidence in expressing how they feel.
Mindful Steps also complements existing wellbeing and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks already used within schools and early learning settings — supporting emotional development alongside academic learning in a way that is practical and easy to implement.
Enquire now to bring Mindful Steps into your centre or school.
Why This Matters
Children are navigating increasingly complex emotional and social environments, often without the tools to manage what they’re feeling.
This can impact focus, behaviour, and engagement in learning.
Mindful Steps supports children to build the foundational skills needed to pause, regulate, and respond with greater awareness — strengthening both wellbeing and their ability to learn.
If your team is looking for meaningful, practical wellbeing support, I’d love to connect.
What Is Mindful Steps?
Mindful Steps is a structured, progressive program that builds skills over time — not a one-off session.
It has been designed specifically for education settings, allowing mindfulness and meditation to be integrated into everyday classroom environments in a way that feels natural, sustainable, and aligned with existing practices.
What Children Gain
Through guided sessions, children develop the ability to recognise and understand their emotions, calm their nervous systems, and improve focus and attention.
They begin to respond rather than react, build confidence in expressing themselves, and strengthen their sense of connection to others.
These are lifelong skills that support both emotional wellbeing and learning outcomes.
Program Overview
The program is delivered through five structured modules that gently build on one another, supporting children to develop familiarity, confidence, and consistency with the practices.
Each module includes guided mindfulness activities, simple meditation practices, and practical tools that educators can easily integrate into their daily routines.
Delivery Options
Mindful Steps is designed to be flexible for education settings.
The program can be purchased and delivered within your own classrooms or organisation, with the option of additional educator training to support confident and effective implementation.
This allows mindfulness to become part of your everyday environment — not just an added extra.
Contact Natalie to receive full program details, pricing, and next steps.
The Outcome
A calmer, more connected learning environment where children are better able to regulate their emotions, engage in learning, and feel confident within themselves.
Educators are supported with practical tools that can be used in real time, helping create more settled and responsive classrooms.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re looking to support children’s emotional wellbeing in a way that is practical, aligned with your existing frameworks, and sustainable within your setting — I’d love to connect with you.
👉 Contact Natalie to receive program details and pricing
About the Facilitator
Mindful Steps has been developed by Natalie Michels, a registered counsellor specialising in women’s and children’s emotional wellbeing.
Her work integrates mindfulness-based approaches with evidence-informed therapeutic practices to support emotional resilience and wellbeing.
Natalie is passionate about helping children develop strong emotional foundations and practical tools they can carry with them throughout their lives.
Enquiries
If you are a centre director, educator, or school leader interested in introducing the Mindful Steps program within your service, I would love to connect with you.
Please reach out to learn more about the program, training options, and how Mindful Steps can support the emotional wellbeing of the children in your care.
Contact Natalie to learn more.
Kind Words
Tammy Edwards
July 2, 2026
I recently attended my first guided meditation session with Natalie at Alite Mind, and it was such a positive experience. As someone whose mind is constantly busy, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to switch off, but Natalie created such a calm, welcoming and supportive environment that I found myself settling into the experience much more than I expected. She has a lovely way of holding the space without any pressure, gently guiding everyone through the session. I left feeling calmer, more grounded and looking forward to coming back. If you’ve been curious about meditation but aren’t sure where to start, I’d highly recommend giving Natalie a try.
Fiona Burgess
May 29, 2026
I completed Natalie's 5 week Restoring You program earlier this year and I can highly recommend it. Each session is guided by Natalie who absolutely exudes warmth and a generosity of spirit that ensures you feel comfortable with learning the various meditation techniques as she guides you through learning useful tools like journalling and quieting the overthinking mind. I have definitely taken the lessons from these sessions and applied them in my daily life. 💗
Morgan Bobridge
February 25, 2026
The most relaxed we have all felt and guided through our meditation session. All thanks to Natalie. We will definitely be back for more! What a relaxing, calming, grounding experience!
diana barth
October 21, 2025
Alite mind has been such a nourishing experience, Natalie’s warmth and kindness offered me a safe place to share and be heard💛.. I am so grateful to have been so gently held, and guided with wisdom and patience… Thankyou, I look forward to our continued journey, 🙏🏻Diana
Rose Irranca
August 25, 2025
As a fellow child counsellor, I highly recommend Alite Mind. Professional, warm and values aligned. Alite Mind understands the real world challenges children face and is committed to teaching practical tools that empower independence and long term success.
Robyn Tikal
August 2, 2025
I feel blessed to have met Natalie in 2022. Through her own lived experiences Natalie personifies the qualities needed to offer the safe, supportive, and caring space through Alite Mind for women, children and teens. For all her professionalism, Natalie is still able to connect, articulate and meet needs in a personable, fun, but real way as she is completely heart centred in all offerings from counselling one on one, workshops, and guiding meditation. She is passionate and a leader in supporting all to shine through their on light. I look forward to spending more time with Natalie and grateful for her support and services.
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