Swimming

Physical Education

• The child learned basic swimming strokes such as freestyle and backstroke.
• They learned how to float on their back and tread water.
• The child learned about water safety rules and how to stay safe in and around the pool.
• They gained endurance through swimming laps and improved their overall cardiovascular fitness.

To further develop their swimming skills, the child can participate in swim competitions or join a swim team. They can also try different swimming styles like butterfly or breaststroke to broaden their repertoire. Additionally, they can practice diving techniques and learn new water rescue skills to enhance their water safety knowledge.

Book Recommendations

• Swimmy by Leo Lionni: Swimmy is a story about a little fish who uses his unique talents to help his friends overcome their fears and dangers in the ocean.
• Maisy Learns to Swim by Lucy Cousins: In this book, Maisy the mouse goes to swim class and learns different swimming techniques along with her animal friends.
• Splash, Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke: Anna Hibiscus loves swimming in the sea, and in this book, she joins her family on a trip to the beach for a day filled with joy and adventure.