Empower the youth in your classroom to flourish Today

introducing The Classroom Connections Project


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bringing Well-being into your classroom

  • Explicit lessons in Character Strengths, Inner Dialogue, Optimism, Mindfulness, Meditation, Gratitude, Kindness, Visualising, Goal Setting and the Environment.

  • Each topic has been thoroughly researched and is scientifically proven to aid in the sense of meaning and purpose in life.

Character Strengths Cards
Kindness to Myself Activity

About Natalie

My passion is the well-being of our children and youth. I have worked as a primary school teacher for the last 14 years.

I have also completed a Life Coaching Diploma, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Training, Rainbow Kids Yoga Training and a Positive Psychology Practitioner Certification.

These qualifications and my passion for well-being have led me to create this classroom resource as a user-friendly way for teachers to bring well-being into the classroom.

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Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training Certificate
Positive Psychology Practitioner Certification
Children's Yoga Teacher Training Certificate

Welcome to Being Education, where the journey to positive education begins. I'm thrilled to share with you the story behind this venture, a culmination of a lifetime of influences, experiences, and a relentless pursuit of well-being in education.

Growing up in a household championing alternative ideas, I was ingrained with the belief that life holds more profound meanings. Fast forward to 2014, the birth of my son prompted a reevaluation of priorities. The decision to extend my maternity leave became a pivotal moment, leading to a renewed focus on balance and happiness as the true markers of success.

Life has its twists, and the passing of my father underscored the need for tools to navigate challenges. This realization propelled me into life coaching, meditation, and mindfulness training. However, my journey took a transformative turn at a well-being conference in Christchurch, where Positive Education became the beacon of change. Fueled by this newfound wisdom, I sought to fill a gap in holistic education, birthing 'The Classroom Connections Project.’

Enter 'Being Education,' a platform dedicated to exploring who we are, not just what we do. 'The Classroom Connections Project' is a groundbreaking initiative divided into three sections – self, others, and the wider world. It offers an extensive array of tools and techniques designed to resonate with diverse learning styles within a classroom.

At Being Education, our mission is clear – to revolutionize education by integrating positive psychology and well-being techniques into the fabric of learning. We believe that education should equip students not only with academic knowledge but also with essential life skills. It's not just about being an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff; it's about preventing the fall in the first place.

Join us on this transformative journey as we redefine education, one positive connection at a time. Explore the tools, insights, and techniques we offer to foster well-being in classrooms and beyond. Thank you for being a part of our vision. Here's to a future where education not only enlightens minds but nurtures resilient, flourishing individuals. Welcome to Being Education – where learning meets well-being.