Intermediate swimming

Physical Education

• The child has learned how to perform basic swimming strokes such as freestyle and backstroke.
• They have learned how to float on their back and perform a basic treading water technique.
• The child has learned how to dive into the water and retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool.
• They have also learned important water safety rules and how to use safety equipment like a life jacket.

To continue developing their swimming skills, the child can join a swim team or take advanced swimming lessons. They can also practice swimming in different environments such as in the ocean or a lake to improve their adaptability and confidence in the water.

Book Recommendations

• Swim, Duck, Swim! by Susan Lurie: This book tells the story of a little duck who learns how to swim with the help of his family and friends.
• Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London: Froggy is a fun-loving frog who is afraid of swimming, but with the encouragement of his parents, he learns to overcome his fear and enjoy the water.
• Swimmy by Leo Lionni: Swimmy is a small fish who uses his creativity and teamwork to help his friends stay safe from a big fish in the ocean.