I’ve had that muscle cramping problem pretty much all my life. But since I’ve grown older, it’s been worse. I cramp in several ways: My midriff cramps when I lean over to put on my shoes. My shoulder muscles cramp when I reach under the bed for something. Fingers cramp when I’m holding something in […]
The Fabulous 5’s – How to Make Preschoolers into Swimmers
I say fabulous because they can accomplish unbelievably great swim skills. Plus, five-year-olds are absolutely fascinating and fun to teach. If they’ve had swim lessons as threes and fours, they’re poised to take off. Just that one extra year of maturity and better coordination can mean awesome swimmers! If you haven’t read the previous […]
Fearless 4’s – How to Make Preschoolers into Swimmers
Having raised three children and observed the hundreds of children I taught in swim lessons, I can say, unequivocally, that three is the age of fear. And then they turn four….. Four- year- olds are delightful and fun, but fearless– and around the water they require being closely watched. Most of them are willing […]
How to Make Preschoolers into Swimmers – Part 1
Three years old is the age most children begin regular swim lessons. The YMCA, as well as the Red Cross affiliated programs, has special classes for preschoolers. As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, having taught both, I prefer the Y’s method and would recommend it. NO child—of ANY age, but most especially preschoolers, should […]
Fear of the Water?
Staying on the subject of swimming lessons, I want to address those children who have a definite fear of the water, and there are more than you might think. Russell, who I mentioned in my last post, was one of those. But I usually encountered several each year. It takes a lot of time […]