There is often some confusion surrounding when you should start swim lessons. Informal swimming lessons can start from birth, at home, in the bath tub. Water is a perfect medium to stimulate your baby. The bath becomes a place of fun, enjoyment, stimulation and learning. Parents should provide cuddling, singing, playing and communicating opportunities as […]
Teachers
World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
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 […]
Swimming Teaching Equipment – Teaching Tips
Although we regard water as the main stimulant, it is important that you equip yourself with swimming teaching equipment to stimulate your child’s swimming lesson. Keep in mind we want to continue educating your baby via their senses- specifically sight, sound and touch. You need a: Why wear a T-Shirt? Wearing a loose t-shirt in […]
Encouraging Swimming Independence
Teaching your child and encouraging swimming independence is very important. Children are curious and learn through their own exploration. Personal exploration often teaches children their boundaries. Even from a very young age babies can learn boundaries. Your baby will learn the differences between deep and shallow water and they will gain a respect for the […]