Swimming

Math

• The child learned about measuring distances in the pool, such as the length of a lap or the width of the pool.
• They practiced counting laps and keeping track of how many they had completed.
• The child learned about fractions by dividing the pool into sections, such as half or quarters, and understanding their lengths.
• They applied basic addition and subtraction skills when calculating their swimming time or comparing it to previous sessions.

Continued development can involve incorporating math into swimming activities. For example, the child could measure the amount of water displaced when they jump into the pool and calculate the volume. They could also time different swimming strokes and compare their speeds using elapsed time calculations.

Book Recommendations

• Swimming Home by Susan Shreve: A story about a young girl who overcomes her fear of swimming with the help of a new friend.
• Swim That Rock by John Rocco and Jay Primiano: A thrilling adventure of a boy who takes on a dangerous swim to save his family's struggling bait shop.
• The Science of Swimming by Kris Hirschmann: Explores the science behind swimming, including the physics and biology of how bodies move in water.