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 […]
Teachers
World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
The Importance of Goggles
Goggles. They are an essential item in any swimmer’s equipment bag. They have an important place in learning to swim and even more so when swimmers start training more seriously. Goggles, however, should not be relied upon heavily in the early stages of learning to swim. Here are some important things you should know: Goggles […]
Engaging a Toddler in Swimming Lessons
Let’s talk about making swimming fun for toddlers! If you have a spirited 2-year-old who’s ready to make a splash, we’ve got just the expert tips and tricks to help you engage them in swimming lessons. From making them feel comfortable in the water to teaching essential skills, this article is your ultimate guide to […]
Deep Water Swimming For Beginners
Utilising shallow water where children can stand is the ideal way to teach frightened beginners to swim. In this instance, the child feels safe and in control as they independently progress through the water familiarisation stage. The shallow water environment also enables maximum practice time of all the swimmers. The teacher is not required to […]
Diving for Toys – Swimming Teaching Tips
Swimmers of all ages love diving under water during their swimming lessons. Children can have so much fun playing in the swimming pool, diving and retrieving toys from a ledge or the bottom of the pool. As swimmers mature and become more comfortable diving to the bottom they can also use this skill for dolphin […]