FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

SHICHIDA at Home offers a range of age groups from 1 year old to 5+ years old. 

As we believe in providing age-appropriate lessons that will maximise your child’s learning experience, the most suitable level for your child will be determined when you sign up for SHICHIDA at Home and enter in your child’s date of birth. 

We currently offer five educational levels: 

• Momo (1 yr+) 
• Kuri (2 yrs+) 
• Mika (3 yrs+) 
• Pepe (4 yrs+) 
• Tilly (5 yrs+) 

The Tilly series can also be done by children who are older than 5+ years old if they have little or no prior experience with the SHICHIDA program. 

Yes, you can. However, each child’s profile is linked to a unique email address, so if you are registering your second child, please do so by using a different email address from here. 

We completely understand and appreciate your interest in ensuring a healthy balance between learning and screen usage, especially for young children. 

Rest assured that SHICHIDA at Home is designed with the well-being of children in mind. While we do utilise video content as a part of our curriculum, we prioritise a balanced and age-appropriate approach to screen time. The sessions are carefully structured to maintain engagement while keeping screen exposure within recommended limits for young learners. 

Most importantly, SHICHIDA at Home is designed to be done with the support of a caregiver. In this way, you and your child can have fun playing and learning together and you can always ensure that they are actively engaged with the lesson. 

Our aim is not to replace traditional learning experiences but to enhance and supplement them through interactive and educational video content. We encourage a holistic approach to early childhood development, which includes various activities beyond the screen, such as hands-on exercises and interactive learning with caregivers. 

For more information on how to facilitate positive screentime, why not check out our blog post How to Promote Positive Screentime. 

The SHICHIDA at Home program is carefully designed to offer a balanced mix of both hands-on activities and engaging video content. We believe in providing a comprehensive learning experience that combines the benefits of real-time interactions and digital resources. 

Each video in our series utilizes a variety of songs and activities to develop all the skills your child will need to succeed in their future learning – math, reading, writing, critical thinking, motor skills, creativity, intuition, concentration, problem solving, memory, EQ and IQ. These videos are packed full of interactive activities so that your child will be actively engaged throughout. 

There is also a monthly printable workbook provided that includes hands-on activities that are designed to give your child the tactile practice needed to firmly consolidate the skills they learn in the videos. These workbooks utilize toys and everyday objects that you can find in your home to help your child get the most enjoyment out of these practical activities. 

On top of this, we also include a teacher-approved guide after every video to give hints and tips on what you can do each week with your child at home or when you’re on the go. These Extra Guides for Parents will give you insights into creative ways to practice SHICHIDA concepts at every opportunity. 

Of course, the SHICHIDA at Home program is designed for flexibility, so you can really approach it in any order once you get the hang of using it. But when you are new to the program, we would recommend first watching the weekly video with your child and participating actively in the video activities. After this, complete the workbook activities of the week with your child. Lastly, consult the Extra Guide for Parents to see how you can practice the concepts with your child throughout the week. 

All the SHICHIDA at Home videos are approximately 15 – 30 minutes in duration; you are able to pause and re-watch the videos as many times as you like to accommodate the learning time with your children. 

As your child is getting used to the program, it is best to go at their speed. If your child is having trouble getting through the video in one sitting, feel free to pause, refresh and come back to it when your child is ready. Concentration is a learned skill. With practice and consistency, you’ll find that your child will be able to sit for longer stretches of time each time you watch the video. 

• Every subscription comes with a 30-page workbook and a video subscription of 4 videos per month. If you have a 6-month subscription, you will have access to all 6-months’ worth of your videos and workbooks. 
• The SHICHIDA at Home workbook is available for download, and it is recommended that parents print out the workbook for each corresponding episode. 
• On top of this, you will have access to an Extra Guide for Parents, which offers a range of extension activities that you can use to help your child practice the concepts they learned in the videos throughout the week. This guide is an invaluable resource for parents as it will provide you with the know-how to recognize and utilize every opportunity that you come across in daily life to facilitate your child’s learning. 
• If you are subscribed to the 6-month subscription, you will also have access to Music Library, which contains animated versions of all the songs featured in your child’s videos. You can access the Music Library through your SHICHIDA at Home portal and from here your child can listen to their favorite songs on demand. As your child grows older and progresses through the program, new songs for their age group will be added to your library. 
• Videos are available for streaming on our members-only portal and can be accessed with an internet connection. All your videos both past and present will be available as long as you are subscribed to SHICHIDA at Home, meaning you can go back and visit old episodes whenever you like! 

• SHICHIDA at Home is available in most countries. 

Countries where SHICHIDA at Home is restricted: 

China (including Hong Kong) 

Singapore 

Malaysia 

Thailand 

Indonesia 

Myanmar 

Laos 

Romania 

Cambodia 

We apologize if SHICHIDA at Home is not currently available in your present country of residence. If you are interested in the SHICHIDA program, please kindly contact your local SHICHIDA office. 

Please note that SHICHIDA at Home videos are hosted on Vimeo. While a Vimeo account is not required, access to Vimeo is.  

A working internet connection is necessary for accessing SHICHIDA at Home. Data charges may be imposed by your service provider. 

The course levels have been designed according to the SHICHIDA Method to be age appropriate. If you find that the assigned level is too easy or too challenging for your child, please contact us through ‘HELP’ on the membership site and we will be in touch within 2 working days. 

Please note that we must be notified of your desire to change levels within ONE WEEK of you starting your current level. Any requests to change levels received over a week of having started any given level may not be approved. 

Also note that if we are to change the course level of your account, you will lose access to the previously assigned level. 

SHICHIDA at Home is not designed to replace face-to-face classes at a physical SHICHIDA centre. 

In order to get the full benefit of the SHICHIDA program, it is necessary for your child to take both face-to-face lessons at a physical SHICHIDA centre AND at-home lessons with a guardian’s support using the SHICHIDA at Home program. 

SHICHIDA at Home extends children’s SHICHIDA learning experience into their home environment and offers a SHICHIDA Method experience for those who do not have access to a physical SHICHIDA centre. 

• SHICHIDA at Home is designed with flexibility in mind. We understand that factors such as your day-to-day schedule and your child’s attention span can make it difficult to schedule your extra curriculars. This is why our videos can be paused and come back to as needed. 
• You have access to four video lessons and one workbook per month. Break up the lessons as much as you need to. If you feel your child is having trouble sitting through the entire video in one sitting, pause the video and take a break. You can always come back when they are ready. 
• However, remember that consistency is key. Try to set aside regular times throughout the week that you can allocate towards your SHICHIDA at Home lessons. For example, you can do 5 minutes of a video and one page of the workbook each weekday. This will allow you to get through the weekly videos and workbook exercises, while making sure that you and your child don’t get burnt out. 
• By establishing a consistent routine, your child will quickly grow accustomed to the idea of doing these video lessons and you will find that they will be able to concentrate for more and more of the lesson as they continue. 

• Tilly 6 is the last module for the SHICHIDA at Home program. If you have completed Tilly 6 – congratulations, you have completed the SHICHIDA at Home program!  
• However, the SHICHIDA fun doesn’t have to stop here! 
• As long as you have an active SHICHIDA at Home subscription, we will continue to give you access to all the videos you have watched so far. On top of this, we will give you access to four NEW videos per month from any previous age group that you may have missed out on due to joining us late. Your child can use these videos to brush up on their SHICHIDA skills, or they can even share them with any younger siblings they might have. 

We will continue to release four new episodes and one workbook each month, until you have access to the entire series of SHICHIDA at Home. You will have access to all your videos, workbooks, Extra Guides for Parents, and Music Library (6-month subscription only) as long as you have an active SHICHIDA at Home subscription.  

We hope you continue to enjoy SHICHIDA at Home

SHICHIDA at Home is an online subscription program for children. In order to get the full benefit of the SHICHIDA Method of early education, SHICHIDA at Home is best paired with face-to-face classes at a physical SHICHIDA centre. If you are interested in face-to-face classes, please contact your nearest SHICHIDA centre for class availability. 

All SHICHIDA at Home videos are recorded in English. The only exceptions are the Hello Song and Goodbye Song which are in Japanese that start and end each video. These unique greeting songs are a nod to the SHICHIDA program’s Japanese origins and are used in all videos and SHICHIDA centres worldwide.