Teaching the Pre-School Child to Swim
The benefits of pre-school swimming are unique, uplifting and contribute to the positive development of the whole child. Through the soothing medium of water, we are able to tap into the child's potential, both within and without.
Researchers have documented that the stimulating effect of early swimming lessons has the potential to increase intelligence, concentration, alertness, and perceptual abilities. Improvement in social, emotional and physical development has also been published. Of course, the manifestation of such inspired cognitive, personal and motor development takes time, patience and repetition. We have personally observed these phenomena and have confirmed this with other veteran instructors, especially in children who started lessons at a very early age, but it’s never too late to receive these unique and subtle benefits of pre-school swimming. These pre-school children eventually become extremely relaxed in the water.
Water is a forgiving healer; its caressing and stimulating effect on children is most remarkable. Its buoyancy is like an invisible helping hand. Zero gravity allows for freedoms that do not exist on the dry land. Optimal learning conditions, combined with kindness and patience can even release a withdrawn or hurting child from their shell.
Early swim lessons set a positive foundation towards a lifetime of participation and enjoyment in a variety of water sports and aquatic venues on, in and under the water.
Each class is an interactive recreational activity in a new and exciting liquid environment. Swimming imports great joy into the lives of the pre-school child. It also fashions healthier and stronger individuals.
This is often a child’s first social water experience out of the home that involves their peers. They learn to relate and interact with each other and look forward to seeing their classmates in the pool environment.
Safety skills are a primary reason why many people initially enrol in lessons. But, as you now know there is much more to pre-school swimming than merely one aspect. However, with the acquisition of safety skills not only is early swimming life enhancing, it can be lifesaving. The younger a child can begin their swimming adventure the sooner they will be able to build a foundation for the eventual ability to perform age appropriate safety skills.
The smooth and fluid exercise in the water results in healthier naps following classes. Parents of pre-school children attending the evening classes have noted improved sleeping patterns throughout the night.
Early swimming fosters a growing sense of self-esteem, confidence and independence. As a child’s ability to freely move through the water increases so does their sense of well being. Eventually, for those families who persevere, a point is reached where their child truly feels at home in the water and becomes a Pre-school Dolphin.
Researchers have documented that the stimulating effect of early swimming lessons has the potential to increase intelligence, concentration, alertness, and perceptual abilities. Improvement in social, emotional and physical development has also been published. Of course, the manifestation of such inspired cognitive, personal and motor development takes time, patience and repetition. We have personally observed these phenomena and have confirmed this with other veteran instructors, especially in children who started lessons at a very early age, but it’s never too late to receive these unique and subtle benefits of pre-school swimming. These pre-school children eventually become extremely relaxed in the water.
Water is a forgiving healer; its caressing and stimulating effect on children is most remarkable. Its buoyancy is like an invisible helping hand. Zero gravity allows for freedoms that do not exist on the dry land. Optimal learning conditions, combined with kindness and patience can even release a withdrawn or hurting child from their shell.
Early swim lessons set a positive foundation towards a lifetime of participation and enjoyment in a variety of water sports and aquatic venues on, in and under the water.
Each class is an interactive recreational activity in a new and exciting liquid environment. Swimming imports great joy into the lives of the pre-school child. It also fashions healthier and stronger individuals.
This is often a child’s first social water experience out of the home that involves their peers. They learn to relate and interact with each other and look forward to seeing their classmates in the pool environment.
Safety skills are a primary reason why many people initially enrol in lessons. But, as you now know there is much more to pre-school swimming than merely one aspect. However, with the acquisition of safety skills not only is early swimming life enhancing, it can be lifesaving. The younger a child can begin their swimming adventure the sooner they will be able to build a foundation for the eventual ability to perform age appropriate safety skills.
The smooth and fluid exercise in the water results in healthier naps following classes. Parents of pre-school children attending the evening classes have noted improved sleeping patterns throughout the night.
Early swimming fosters a growing sense of self-esteem, confidence and independence. As a child’s ability to freely move through the water increases so does their sense of well being. Eventually, for those families who persevere, a point is reached where their child truly feels at home in the water and becomes a Pre-school Dolphin.