Congrats, parents! You’ve made it through the infant and toddler stage and are now the proud owner of a preschooler. One of the most important life skills that you can provide your child with is the ability to swim. By 3 years of age, children are mentally and physically ready to master the demands of beginner swimming.
Parents often come to the first swimming lessons telling me that their child loves the water, and that this should be a breeze! Then, five minutes later when we are getting ready to begin, the tears flow and crying ensues.
Summer is just around the corner and temperatures are already rising. Pools will be opening, and it’ll be time to swim! But wait, you’re not excited? You’ve got a toddler? That’s okay! Keep reading and we will give you some tips on how to teach your toddler to swim.
How do you, as a parent or guardian, improve your child’s swim lessons? Simply by being you. Remember that you are an influential part of your child’s life. So what can you do as a parent or guardian to improve your child’s swim lessons?
My three year old son was that kid; you know, the one crying, screaming, clutching onto the wall for dear life for the entirety of his first swim lesson. That one. The fact that he was so scared hurt me; I was a champion swimmer with multiple scholarship offers from colleges across the country.
Learning the skills inherent in swimming is definitely non-linear, meaning that “improvement” comes in fits and starts.
Placing your child in swimming lessons has many benefits in addition to your child becoming water-safe.
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Do you have two swim or more students in your family or group or simply in sequence? Make the most of that with ZPD*! Sequences and groups offer a mix of observation, practice, and challenges through games or friendly competition. Each of these interactions provide deep benefits.
Find out the best techniques for beginning toddlers to practice to learn to swim!
Here are a few tips that will help you and your child both to have a good time at the swimming lesson.
Swimming lessons don't have to be dry. Here are some great pool games to splash in some fun!
