Uses floating in pool

Activity: "Uses floating in pool”

Physical Education

• The First-grade child has learned how to float on their back in the pool.
• They have learned how to kick their legs while floating on their stomach in the pool.
• They have learned how to use their arms to paddle while floating on their back in the pool.
• They have learned how to blow bubbles in the water while floating on their stomach in the pool.

Continued development can be encouraged by introducing new floating techniques, such as side floating or treading water. Additionally, incorporating games and challenges into the pool activities can enhance their skills further. For example, setting up a floating obstacle course or timing them to see how long they can maintain a floating position can make the activity more engaging and help them improve their abilities.

Book Recommendations

• Water Safety with Swimmy by Sue Barraclough: This book introduces basic water safety rules and techniques, including floating, through an engaging story with colorful illustrations.
• Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London: Froggy is a lovable character who overcomes his fear of the water and learns to swim with the help of his supportive family.
• Float by Daniel Miyares: This wordless picture book follows a young boy who builds a boat and sets it on an adventurous journey, teaching resilience and the concept of floating along the way.