Before we start swim teaching skills to children in this age group, or even formulating a lesson plan. I believe it’s most important that we study and understand the physical, linguistic and cognitive characteristics of these children. Swimming teachers will notice social and emotional changes in the child as they begin to play realistic games. […]
Teachers
World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
Developing Propulsion – Teaching Tips
Developing propulsion techniques from the arms and legs is important to help us move efficiently through the water. It is imperative however that before propulsive movements are taught, floating patterns are established and mastered. Encouraging propulsive movements before floating has been mastered will result in children struggling and thrashing through the water as they endeavour […]
Maintaining the grasp reflex in learn to swim
Babies are born with a natural grasp reflex. They instinctively grasp and hold on tight to fingers, toys, clothing, and hair. In the swimming lesson we want to try to maintain the baby’s grasp reflex. In doing so, we build strength, independence and teach baby to support their own body weight. These gripping activities play […]
Learn to Breathe in Swimming – Teaching Tips
Once children learn to breathe in swimming they become truly independent in the water. This independence is great for children’s confidence and self-esteem as they learn their capabilities in the water. While we want to foster children’s independence we need to make sure that the environment is safe for the child. Therefore independent play must always […]
Holding Baby in the Pool – Teaching Tips
One of the most looked over skills when teaching infants to swim, is holding the baby in the pool. The way the parent holds the child will have a huge bearing on how relaxed the child will be in the water. Therefore, it will determine how successful the learn-to-swim progression is. Let Them Feel the […]