1. How long have you been teaching swimming for? Laurie started his swim school in North Queensland in 1966. 2. What methods of swim teaching do you use to teach toddlers? Laurie’s methods have developed over 40 years. He believes that learn to swim should follow a progressive teaching and learning approach. He follows the […]
Short Distances vs Long Distances in Learn To Swim Classes
Parents often ask us why their child isn’t swimming laps and longer distances at their lessons. We all want our kids to excel in their activities and chosen sports. But let’s face it, we generally won’t see it happen overnight. Let’s think back to the very first lesson when they started swimming as babies…. There […]
Different Ways to use your Teaching Space
Every swim school program and teaching space set up varies. As teachers, we must adhere to their ways and methods of teaching. For new teachers, and teachers who has been teaching for years, it is important to always keep the brain active. Try to think outside the box despite maybe being presented with limitations on […]
Expectations of 4 Year Old’s Swimming Lessons
What are the exceptions of 4 year old’s in swimming lessons? Let’s break this down and look at some of the characteristics and developmental milestones your child may be achieving during this 4 year old age group. Social and Emotional Development By now, most children are starting to show their own unique personality. Some are […]
5 Handy Tips for Behaviour Management
Teaching swimming can be a very exciting and rewarding experience but there are times when swimmers misbehave or have trouble remaining on task. This can be frustrating for teachers and result in a less than perfect lesson. Therefore, behaviour management is an essential part of the process. Good teachers commit themselves to provide excellent quality […]