Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn basic swimming techniques and water safety skills.
Materials and Prep
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Swimming pool or safe water body
- Adult supervision if needed
No prior swimming experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Activities
- Water Safety Lesson: Learn about the importance of staying safe in the water, like not running around the pool and always having an adult present.
- Blowing Bubbles: Practice blowing bubbles in the water to get comfortable with having your face in the water.
- Kickboard Kick-off: Use a kickboard to practice kicking your legs while holding onto the board for support.
- Float Like a Starfish: Try floating on your back like a starfish while keeping your body straight and relaxed.
- Underwater Treasure Hunt: Dive down to pick up objects from the bottom of the pool to improve your diving skills.
Talking Points
- Water Safety: "Always remember to listen to the lifeguard and never swim alone."
- Blowing Bubbles: "Pretend you are a fish and blow bubbles to say hello to your underwater friends."
- Kickboard Kick-off: "Hold onto the kickboard like a superhero cape and kick your legs to move through the water."
- Float Like a Starfish: "Imagine you are a starfish floating in the ocean, relax and enjoy the water around you."
- Underwater Treasure Hunt: "Dive down like a brave explorer and collect the hidden treasures waiting for you at the bottom."