Time in the pool outside of swimming lessons is extremely important and conducive to your child’s learning, progression and development in the water, as well as to his/hers actual learn to swim lesson. As swimming teachers, we know that sometimes the hardest child to teach any skill or activity to may indeed be your own. […]
Resources & Baby Swimming Tips For Parents
These articles are invaluable resources for parents. They include baby swimming tips and educational tips and techniques we recommend on implementing towards your child's development.
How To Teach Backstroke To Kids
Teaching backstroke requires gradual skill development. As each skill is mastered the next skill is introduced maintaining the building block approach. Walter Brack of Germany in 1904 won the first recorded Olympic 100 backstroke in 1.min 16.8 sec. in fact Germany were first second and third with Geog Hoffmann and Geog Zacharia filling the minor […]
Questions Laurie is asked about Swimming
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, let’s face it we generally want it to happen overnight. Let’s think back to the very first lesson when they started swimming as babies…. There wasn’t […]
Expectations of a 4-Year-Old in Swimming Lessons
What you can expect your 4-year-old child to learn in their swimming lesson? Let’s break this down and look at some of the characteristics and developmental milestones your child may be achieving during this age group. Social and Emotional Development By now, most children are starting to show their own unique personality, some are shy, […]
How Long Will my Child Need to Attend Swim Classes?
I’m going to be honest with you, teaching your child to swim will require a big commitment. Really, most swim schools will want you to enrol with your baby before they turn 6 months of age and then continue with them right through primary school as your child masters not only water safety skills but […]
What Can I Expect From My Child at 2 Years of Age at Swimming?
What you can expect your 2-year-old to learn in their swimming lesson? Let’s break this down and look at some of the characteristics and developmental milestones your child maybe achieving during this age group. Social and Emotional Development Frequent temper tantrums Doesn’t like to share May play with other children Loves to imitate adults Short […]
3 Safety Skills to Practise at Home or Away from Lessons
Swimming lessons are a great way to introduce your child to the water in a safe, controlled environment under the guidance of an instructor. During swimming lessons, you should be learning several water safety skills and drills that will assist your child in becoming safer in and around the pool. Ensure your child has the […]
Getting a fright and going backwards in swimming
It’s easy for children to get a fright in the water and lose confidence in their swimming ability. Sometimes parents and swimming teachers can pinpoint the exact scenario and act immediately to help get the child back on track. Other times parents can be left wondering why their child has a sudden lack of confidence and […]
Dressing for Swimming Lessons
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 swimming attire for lessons. Young swimmers who […]