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Shiminly gives you two things: ready-to-use life skills lessons your students love, and a professional development course that makes you a stronger facilitator. No extra prep. Real results. PD credit included.

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For your students: Ready-to-use life skills lessons For you: 5-lesson PD course with certificate

For Your Students

Life skills lessons your students actually engage with

Every lesson is designed so you can walk into your classroom and teach it without additional prep, training, workload. Your students build real human skills and you get measurable results.

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Open and Teach

Lessons come with objectives, activities, and reflection prompts. Just open and go.

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See the Growth

Built-in assessments show individual and class-wide skill development over time.

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Fits What You Follow

Aligned to CASEL, IB, Common Core, British, and Australian frameworks.

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For Your Career

Human Skills Professional Development for Educators

5 self-paced lessons that make you a stronger life skills facilitator and earn you PD credit. Learn at your pace, apply in your classroom immediately.

5

Lessons

~5 hrs

Total time

$99

Certificate included

1

An Introduction to Future Ready skills

What future-ready skills are, why they matter now, and what they look like in practice.

60 min

2

Teaching Emotional Intelligence

Help students name their emotions, navigate relationships, and build real resilience.

60 min

3

How we think and Learn

The science of learning, and how to reach every mind in your classroom.

60 min

4

From Knowing to Doing

Turn your planning into practice with strategies that stick in real classrooms

60 min

5

Tech in the Classroom

Use digital tools purposefully to deepen learning, not just decorate it.

60 min

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What You Walk Away With

Skills for your classroom. Credit for your career

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Inquiry-Based Teaching Skills

Confidently facilitate lessons that put students at the center.

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Ready-to-Use Activities

A library of activities you design during the course and use immediately.

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Assessment Framework

Tools to measure life skill growth meaningfully and practically.

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Differentiation Strategies

Techniques to reach every learner regardless of background.

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Digital Integration Skills

Tools that enhance your teaching not complicate it.

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PD Certificate

Accredited certificate for your professional development record.

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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:

  • LSE PD Arrow Engage in 2-hour projects dedicated to each Core Skill, fostering hands-on learning.
  • LSE PD Arrow Gain a deeper theoretical understanding of each skill, enhancing your knowledge base.
  • LSE PD Arrow Develop a profound appreciation for the significance of each skill in educational contexts.
  • LSE PD Arrow Craft innovative classroom activities aimed at nurturing the development of each skill.

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:

  • LSE PD Arrow Explore foundational principles of inquiry-based learning and practical classroom strategies.
  • LSE PD Arrow Integrate life skills into inquiry-based lesson plans, nurturing creativity and critical thinking.
  • LSE PD Arrow Foster self-regulation, address diverse student needs, and implement effective differentiation strategies.
  • LSE PD Arrow Cultivate positive teacher-student relationships and introduce digital tools for diverse learning needs.

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:

  • LSE PD Arrow Explore inquiry-based learning, including its purpose, theoretical foundations, and practical application.
  • LSE PD Arrow Engage in a practical exercise where you prepare and deliver mini-lessons using inquiry-based learning techniques.
  • LSE PD Arrow Reflect on personal skills, explore life skills and future-ready skills, and integrate them into lessons through inquiry-based learning.
  • LSE PD Arrow Design inquiry-based mini-lessons focused on internal and external skills.
  • LSE PD Arrow Understand different learning styles, review differentiation strategies, and design and deliver mini-lessons tailored to specific learner profiles.
  • LSE PD Arrow Participate in interactive sessions on effective classroom management strategies, including group role-play scenarios and feedback sessions.

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:

  • LSE GC Arrow Undergo customized preparation for graduate studies abroad, enriching your educational and career prospects.
  • LSE GC Arrow Deeply immerse yourself in diverse cultures, fostering cross-cultural understanding and honing effective communication skills crucial for graduate-level engagement.
  • LSE GC Arrow Adeptly navigate intricate cultural and academic terrains to excel in an interconnected global environment, preparing you for the rigors of graduate education.
  • LSE GC Arrow Cultivate resilience and independence as you live and study abroad, developing personal growth and enhancing your confidence and self-awareness in preparation for graduate-level challenges.
  • LSE GC Arrow Actively engage with global issues, championing, positive change, and nurturing empathy and social responsibility essential to impactful contributions in your academic and professional endeavors.

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:

  • LSE GC Arrow Receive tailored preparation for studying abroad, enhancing your educational and career opportunities.
  • LSE GC Arrow Immerse yourself in different cultures, fostering cross-cultural understanding and effective communication skills.
  • LSE GC Arrow Navigate diverse cultural and academic landscapes to excel in an interconnected world.
  • LSE GC Arrow Build resilience and independence through living and studying abroad, gaining confidence and self-awareness.
  • LSE GC Arrow Engage with global issues and promote positive change, developing empathy and social responsibility.

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:

  • LSE SM Arrow Embark on a transformative journey with our cross-disciplinary skill development program tailored for K-12 schools and private students worldwide, fostering holistic development.
  • LSE SM Arrow Engage in live interactive lessons that integrate essential life skills seamlessly into academic content, promoting independent discovery and practical worldly experience.
  • LSE SM Arrow Experience a learner-centered, inquiry-based approach utilizing multimedia elements and real-world projects for active engagement.
  • LSE SM Arrow Master Core Skills integral to the curriculum, such as Critical Thinking, Global Citizenship, Emotional Intelligence Self-Awareness & Adaptability, Teamwork & Communication, Creativity & Innovation, and Motivation & Exploration.
  • LSE SM Arrow Cultivate subskills such as curiosity, responsibility, self-reliance, empathy, and ethical decision-making, autonomy, interpersonal relationships, and meaningful contribution to a diverse and interconnected world.

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:

  • LSE SM Arrow Benefit from our methodology inspired by globally renowned educational models like the IB curriculum, ensuring alignment with international standards of excellence.
  • LSE SM Arrow Focus on developing essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, research, self-management, and social skills, crucial for success in today's dynamic world.
  • LSE SM Arrow Experience a prioritization of soft skills, mirroring the philosophy of the New Nordic School, which emphasizes their importance in navigating the complexities of the modern global landscape.
  • LSE SM Arrow Engage in holistic development activities aligned with the IB's 'learning how to learn' approach, empowering you with the tools to thrive in diverse contexts.

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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