Parents often wonder about the best way to dress their children for sporting activities. What is the correct outfit for running, gymnastics, soccer and swimming? What do all of the other children wear? There are many different options for swimwear/accessories for swimming lessons. Here are our suggestions for dressing for swimming lessons. When to Wear a […]
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Why Is Parental Involvement Important In Swimming Lessons?
Baby and Toddler swimming lessons often recommend that parents stay in the water and participate in their child’s lesson. World Wide Swim School is a huge believer in parents staying involved in the learning process until the age of 4. This article will discuss the many reasons that we believe in parental involvement in the […]
The Importance of Self-Evaluations – Teaching Tips
As instructors, we constantly think about our swimmers and how we can help to improve their swimming skills. Just as we strive to make our swimmers great, we should aim to do the same for ourselves. We should look towards continually improving our own teaching skills. It is important to reflect on our teaching performance […]
Swim Caps and Goggles YES or NO
Does your swim school have a policy on wearing cap and goggles within the swimming lesson? Consequently, swim caps and goggles can aid swimmers experience in their lesson. However, they can also be a hindrance within the lesson if used incorrectly. Overall, if you don’t currently have a policy on wearing cap and goggles, then you may […]
Using Mats During a Swim Lesson – Teaching Skills
Using equipment, such as mats, during a swim lesson, can be a rewarding and interesting part of your lesson. It’s important that all equipment used in your lesson has a swimming related purpose. You may have the world’s cutest toys but if you’re not using them to further your swimmer’s skills, you are wasting your […]