Swim

Physical Education

• The First-grade child has learned basic swimming strokes, such as freestyle and backstroke.
• They have developed water confidence and learned how to float and kick in the water.
• The child has improved their coordination and balance through swimming activities.
• They have learned water safety rules and how to stay safe while swimming.

To continue developing swimming skills, encourage the child to practice different swimming strokes and techniques. They can also participate in swimming competitions or join a swim team to improve their performance. Additionally, they can explore other water activities like water polo or synchronized swimming to enhance their aquatic skills.

Book Recommendations

• Swimmy by Leo Lionni: A story about a little fish who uses his unique talents to protect his friends from a big fish.
• The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen: Join the pout-pout fish as he discovers the joy of swimming and the beauty of the underwater world.
• The Water Princess by Susan Verde: This book tells the inspiring true story of Princess Gie Gie, who dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village.