Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in the water and learn some basic swimming skills.

Materials and Prep

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Swimming pool or safe water area
• Adult supervision

No swimming experience required, just enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

Activities

• Water Play: Start by getting comfortable in the water. Splash around, blow bubbles, and play games like "Simon Says" in the water.
• Kicking Practice: Hold onto the pool edge and practice kicking your legs like a mermaid or a shark. See how fast you can go!
• Arm Movements: Practice arm movements like windmills or scooping the water to move forward. Imagine you are a superhero flying through the water!
• Float on Your Back: Try floating on your back with support from an adult. Relax and look up at the sky like a starfish.

Talking Points

• "Water is fun and safe when we are careful. Let's explore and have a good time in the water!"
• "Kicking our legs helps us move through the water. Let's practice our mermaid kicks together!"
• "Imagine you are a superhero using your arms to fly through the water. Whoosh! You're swimming!"
• "Floating on your back is like being a floating star in the sky. Relax and enjoy the calmness of the water."