Here is a Great Question that I Received and Would Like to Share: I have grandkids who are attending swimming lessons once a week. They are aged 8 and 5. I have been taking them and watching for progress, but am unsure what to actually expect. I understand individual differences. They are only attending once a week and […]
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.
What to Look for in a Good Swim School
As a former school teacher and Physical Educationalist, it is Laurie’s belief that good swimming schools, apart from the obvious benefits of clean warm water, qualified teachers, and a happy learning environment, should like other Educational Establishments, have a sound curriculum. Therefore, we discuss what to look for in a good swim school. The curriculum […]
Early Years Swimming Research
Swim school operators, did you know that we now have concrete evidence of the benefits of learning to swim? Griffith University lead a 4 years study sponsored by the swimming industry. This four-year explored the possibility that early years swimming may enhance the learning of young children. The project focused on the under-5s and employed […]
Water Confidence for Timid Beginners
To become happy and have water confidence, children need to be in control. For a 2 to 3 year old to truly be in control they require shallow water. This means utilising ledges, ramps, steps, even children’s play pools. It is silly to rush the process and expect children to be comfortable in deep water […]
Stimulating the 5 Senses – Swim Lesson Teaching Tips
Newborn babies are like little sponges, soaking up information from their new environment. After being contained, protected, and immersed in a watery environment for nine months the new baby is “ready to learn”. Therefore, stimulating the 5 senses is important in the learn to swim process. Learning takes place via the senses, therefore we need […]