🌿 HUMAN SKILLS FOUNDATIONS · AGES 10-12

Empowering Learners to Grow With Purpose

At ages 10-12, learners take more ownership of their choices, time, and identity. This program builds the skills they need to navigate that growth managing emotions, communicating clearly, thinking critically, and making smart decisions independently.

7

Units

21

Lessons

21

Hours

7

Certificates

$159

$7/hour — less than a single tutoring session

12-month access · Self-paced · All 7 units

🛡️ 14-day full refund if it’s not right for your child

21 hours of guided learning ($7/hr)

Real-world scenarios & activities

Reflective prompts & journals

Quizzes + life skills reports

7 certificates of completion

Works on laptop, tablet, or phone

7 units included — click any to jump to details

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The Self-Starter

Our Attention

The Value of Myself

Spending Time Wisely

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The Peacemaker

Managing Emotions

Saying Sorry

Keep Your Cool

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The Athlete

Food Labels

Fuel Your Brain

Exercise & Mental Health

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The Voice

Make Your Message Clear

Fixing Communication

Working In Groups

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The Groundbreaker

The Colour Wheel

Make It Fake It

Video Games!

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The Financier

Spend Save or Share?

How Much Is It Worth?

Habit of Saving

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The Tech Wizard

Being Kind Online

Think Before You Click

AI for Learning

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What a Lesson Looks Like

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Interactive scenarios · Reflective prompts · Comprehension quiz

Your child works through each section at their own pace

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The Self-Starter

Independent Life Skills

3 lessons · 3 hours

Learn to trust yourself and stay on track. This unit helps students understand their strengths, manage their time and focus, and set goals that support progress and personal growth. At this age, independence isn’t given — it’s built through practice and self-awareness.

What’s Inside This Unit

Students explore how attention works and what steals it, discover their value beyond grades and achievements, and learn to make thoughtful decisions about how they spend their time. Each lesson builds the self-management skills that underpin success in every area of life.

What Your Learner Gains

Understands how attention works and how to protect it from distractions

Recognises their value beyond grades and achievements

Makes thoughtful decisions about how to spend their time

Sets meaningful goals that balance ambition with realistic planning

Lesson 1

Our Attention

Your attention is your most valuable resource.

Discover how attention works, what steals it, and how to take it back. Build the focus skills that drive everything else — from schoolwork to friendships to hobbies.

1 hour

Lesson 2

The Value of Myself

You’re worth more than any test score can measure.

Explore what makes you valuable beyond grades — your character, kindness, effort, and unique way of seeing the world. Build self-worth that doesn’t depend on external validation.

1 hour

Lesson 3

Spending Time Wisely

How you spend your time is how you spend your life.

Learn to make choices about time that align with what actually matters to you — not just what’s urgent, expected, or easiest. The skill that changes everything.

1 hour

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The Peacemaker

Empathy Life Skills

3 lessons · 3 hours

Learn to stay calm and handle conflict with care. This unit helps students understand their emotions, take responsibility for mistakes, and respond to others with empathy and self-control — skills that define the quality of every relationship they’ll ever have.

What’s Inside This Unit

Students learn to name and manage emotions before they take over, understand when and how to apologise genuinely, and build strategies for staying calm under pressure. These are the emotional regulation skills that schools and parents consistently identify as most needed.

What Your Learner Gains

Names and manages emotions before they escalate into conflict

Understands the power of a genuine apology and when to use it

Stays calm under pressure — responding instead of reacting

Builds stronger relationships through emotional intelligence

Lesson 1

Managing Emotions

Emotions aren’t the problem not understanding them is.

Learn to identify what you’re feeling, understand why, and choose how to respond — instead of being controlled by emotions you can’t name.

1 hour

Lesson 2

Saying Sorry

A real apology has the power to repair anything.

Discover the difference between a real apology and an empty one. Practice taking responsibility in ways that actually repair and strengthen relationships.

1 hour

Lesson 3

Keep Your Cool

Staying calm is a skill — and it can be learned.

Build strategies for staying calm when things get heated — in arguments, under pressure, and when others push your buttons. The skill adults wish they’d mastered earlier.

1 hour

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The Athlete

Healthy Life Skills

3 lessons · 3 hours

Learn how to fuel your body and mind every day. This unit helps students make smart choices about food, movement, and focus — building habits that support energy, mood, and mental strength throughout their growing years.

What’s Inside This Unit

Students learn to decode food labels, understand how nutrition directly affects brain function, and discover the proven connection between exercise and mental health. Each lesson builds practical, sustainable habits — not rules to follow, but choices to understand.

What Your Learner Gains

Reads and understands food labels to make informed eating choices

Understands how nutrition directly affects brain function and concentration

Recognises the connection between exercise and mental health

Builds sustainable daily habits for physical and emotional well-being

Lesson 1

Food Labels

What’s really inside the food you eat?

Decode what’s actually in your food — learn to read labels, spot hidden ingredients, and make choices that fuel your best performance in school and life.

1 hour

Lesson 2

Fuel Your Brain

Your brain runs on what you feed it.

Discover how what you eat directly affects how you think, concentrate, and feel. Build a brain-friendly eating approach that works for your real life.

1 hour

Lesson 3

Exercise and Mental Health

Movement is medicine and the best kind is the kind you enjoy.

Explore the science behind why movement makes you happier, less anxious, and more focused. Find the activities that work for you — not someone else’s routine.

1 hour

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The Voice

Communicative Life Skills

3 lessons · 3 hours

Learn to speak up clearly and work well with others. This unit helps students share ideas with confidence, fix communication breakdowns, and contribute meaningfully in group settings — the skills that determine success in school, work, and relationships.

What’s Inside This Unit

Students learn to structure thoughts before speaking, identify and fix common miscommunications, and practice contributing to group discussions and team projects. Each lesson builds the communication skills teachers and parents identify as most critical for this age.

What Your Learner Gains

Structures thoughts clearly before speaking — making every word count

Identifies and fixes common communication breakdowns

Contributes meaningfully to group discussions and team projects

Listens to understand, not just to reply

Lesson 1

Make Your Message Clear

Clear communication is a superpower.

Learn to organise your thoughts and say what you mean — clearly, confidently, and in a way others actually understand and remember.

1 hour

Lesson 2

Fixing Communication

Most problems between people are communication problems.

Discover why misunderstandings happen, how to spot them early, and what to do when a conversation goes sideways. The repair skills that save relationships.

1 hour

Lesson 3

Working and Talking In Groups

The best ideas come from teams that know how to talk.

Practice the art of contributing to teams — sharing ideas, building on others’ thoughts, and making group work actually work instead of falling apart.

1 hour

All 7 units, 21 lessons, 21 hours of learning one price.

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The Groundbreaker

Innovative Life Skills

3 lessons · 3 hours

Learn to think creatively and express yourself with style. This unit helps students explore colour, design, and media — using imagination and critical thinking to create original, meaningful work that goes beyond following instructions.

What’s Inside This Unit

Students discover colour theory and how colours communicate mood, explore how media is constructed and create their own, and dive into game design thinking. Each lesson builds creative confidence across different formats and mediums.

What Your Learner Gains

Understands colour theory and how colours communicate mood and meaning

Explores how media is made — and creates their own

Thinks critically about design choices in the world around them

Builds creative confidence across different formats and mediums

Lesson 1

The Colour Wheel

Colours speak a language everyone understands.

Discover how colours work together, why certain combinations feel right, and how designers use colour to communicate without words. See the world in new ways.

1 hour

Lesson 2

Make It, Fake It, Recreate It

Everything you see was made by someone — now it’s your turn.

Explore how media is made — from photos to videos to digital art — and learn to create, remix, and think critically about what you see every day.

1 hour

Lesson 3

It's-a Me, Video Games!

Behind every game is a designer who thought like you.

Go behind the scenes of game design — understanding how games are built, what makes them engaging, and how to think like a creator, not just a player.

1 hour

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The Financier

Money Life Skills

3 lessons · 3 hours

Learn to make smart choices with the money you have. This unit helps students understand value beyond price tags, build consistent saving habits, and think carefully about how they spend, share, and manage their money at an age when these habits stick.

What’s Inside This Unit

Students explore the three choices they have with every dollar (spend, save, share), learn to evaluate whether things are truly worth their money, and turn saving from a chore into a habit. These are the financial foundations that compound over a lifetime.

What Your Learner Gains

Makes thoughtful decisions about spending, saving, and sharing money

Understands the true value of things beyond their price tag

Builds the habit of saving consistently toward a goal

Starts thinking like a financially responsible person

Lesson 1

Spend, Save, or Share?

Every dollar gives you three choices choose wisely.

Explore the three paths for every dollar you get and learn to make decisions that align with your goals and values, not just your impulses.

1 hour

Lesson 2

How Much Is It Really Worth?

Price and value are not the same thing.

Look beyond price tags. Learn to evaluate whether something is truly worth your money by considering quality, need, and long-term value not just the number.

1 hour

Lesson 3

The Habit of Saving

Small amounts today become big opportunities tomorrow.

Turn saving from a chore into a habit setting goals, tracking progress, and experiencing the genuine satisfaction of reaching a target you set for yourself.

1 hour

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The Tech Wizard

Technology Life Skills

3 lessons · 3 hours

Learn to use technology in smart and respectful ways. This unit helps students stay safe online, think critically before sharing, and explore how AI tools can support learning and creativity — all while building the digital citizenship skills that define responsible technology use.

What’s Inside This Unit

Students practice digital kindness and understand the real impact of online behaviour, build the habit of thinking critically before clicking or sharing, and explore AI tools that support learning and creative work. Each lesson builds responsible digital habits that last.

What Your Learner Gains

Practices digital kindness and understands the real impact of online behaviour

Thinks critically before clicking, sharing, or downloading

Explores AI tools that support learning, creativity, and problem-solving

Builds safe, responsible digital habits that last into adulthood

Lesson 1

Being Kind Online

Kindness matters just as much on a screen as in person.

Discover why kindness matters online and learn to be someone who makes the internet better, not worse. Real-world consequences of digital behaviour.

1 hour

Lesson 2

Think Before You Click

One pause can prevent a hundred problems.

Build the habit of pausing before you act online — evaluating links, messages, and content before engaging. The skill that keeps you safe in a fast-moving digital world.

1 hour

Lesson 3

AI for Learning and Fun

AI is a tool learn to use it, not be used by it.

Explore how AI tools can help you learn faster, create more, and solve problems — while understanding their limits and staying in control of your own thinking.

1 hour

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you enroll

Can my child do this alone, or do I need to sit with them?+

Each lesson includes a virtual guide who explains activities and keeps learners on track. Children can work independently. Parents are welcome to join but it's not required.

What device does my child need?+

Lessons work on any laptop, tablet, or phone with a web browser. We recommend a tablet or laptop for the best experience, but everything is fully accessible on mobile.

What if we don't finish within 12 months?+

You have 12 months of access from the date of enrollment. Most families complete the program in 7-10 weeks at one lesson per week. If you need more time, contact us and we'll work with you.

What's your refund policy?+

Full refund within 14 days of purchase if the program isn't right for your child. No questions asked. Email courses@shiminly.com.

How do I track my child's progress?+

Each unit includes comprehension quizzes and a life skills report showing your child's growth. You'll receive a certificate of completion for each unit finished.

Give your child every advantage

All 7 units. 21 lessons. 21 hours of guided learning. Complete life skills foundation for ages 10-12.

$159

$7/hr — less than tutoring

12-month access · Self-paced · 7 certificates · 14-day refund guarantee

Human Skills Foundations

$159

$7/hr

Melissa

US
With a distinguished career in coaching and learning development spanning over two decades, Melissa brings a wealth of experience to nurture personal and professional growth. Specializing in creating inclusive and dynamic environments, Melissa provides tools and techniques for ultimate success, guiding teachers to leverage strengths and proactively address blind spots, fostering innovation, developing effective learning strategies and promoting continuous development for individuals and teams.

 
Melissa tailors impactful learning experiences that drive personal and professional growth, ensuring support for aspiring professionals. Devoted to inspiring individuals to embrace lifelong learning and become strategic leaders, she is on a mission to create thriving environments through education, development, and personal empowerment.

Life Skills Education (LSE) Professional Development
14 Hour - Advanced Course

Duration:

7 Modules – 120 minutes each

Tailored for:

Educators

What you can expect:

Method of Delivery:

Interactive Virtual Facilitator-Led

Virtual Lesson Dates:

Customized for schools and students

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Life Skills Education (LSE) Professional Development
5 Hours - On-Demand Course

Duration:

5 modules – 60 minutes each

Tailored for:

Educators

What you can expect:

Method of Delivery:

On-Demand

Virtual Lesson Dates:

Customized for schools and students

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Life Skills Education (LSE) Professional Development 10 Hour - Basic Course

Duration:

10 Modules – 60 minutes each

Tailored for:

Educators

What you can expect:

Method of Delivery:

Interactive Virtual Facilitator-Led

Virtual Lesson Dates:

Customized for schools and students

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Life Skills Education (LSE)

International Scholar Preparation
Masters Course

Duration:

7 lessons – 60 minutes each

Tailored for:

International Masters Students

What you can expect:

Method of Delivery:

On-Demand

Virtual Lesson Dates:

Customized for schools and students

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Life Skills Education (LSE)

International Scholar Preparation
Undergraduates Course

Duration:

7 lessons – 60 minutes each

Tailored for:

International Undergraduate Students

What you can expect:

Method of Delivery:

On-Demand

Virtual Lesson Dates:

Customized for schools and students

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Life Skills Education (LSE) Student Mastery (K-12)

Duration:

20 lessons – 60 minutes each

Tailored for:

Grades K-12

What you can expect:

Method of Delivery:

Virtual and On-Demand

Virtual Lesson Dates:

Flexible – Based on Class Schedules

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Life Skills Education (LSE) Student Assessments

Tailored for:

Grades 1-12

What you can expect:

Method of Delivery:

Virtual and On-Demand

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Alfoncina

Alfoncina

UK

Alfoncina is a recent graduate from the University of Kent. She received her bachelors in Spanish and Management, and she has been teaching online since 2018 alongside her studies.
She is passionate about languages and she speaks English, Shona, Spanish and Portuguese and wants to learn even more langauges. Alfoncina strives to ensure students are always engaged and supported in class. She creates a safe learning environment where students can explore their ideas, challenge themselves and most of all be their best self. She encourages her students to empower themselves and grow intellectually.

Why Shiminly? Alfoncina coaches and supports students to improve their English skills through effective communication. Shiminly is a space where students can participate in structured activities and discussions, thus leading them to become multifaceted individuals in a changing world. The support amongst colleagues truly makes working for such a unique organisation even more worthwile. Shiminly is a powerhouse!

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