Swimming Lessons For Kids

Parent's Notes:

Parents play an important role in children's swimming experience. While children are striving hard to learn how to swim, parents should know how to help their children.

1. Do not expect your child to be able to swim soon after they are introduced to the water. It depends on individual learning ability. As a parent, you should focus on the long-term goal and avoid putting pressure on achievement and expecting quick results, as this may become counter-productive.

2. Don't be over ambitious about your child's progress. Allow them to gradually develop and improve at his or her own pace. There is no shortcut in learning to swim. Practice makes perfect. Every children needs regular lessons and training, so don't hurry them! Your child will learn much more in short and frequent regular visits than in the occasional long one. 

3. If your child no longer seems to enjoy the water, don't give up! Continue your regular lessons but don't waste all the earlier good work. It is a good idea to just hang around and watch as the others carry on, rather than skipping lessons.

4. Don't compare your child with others. Everyone has different learning ability.

5. If your child accidentally slips into the water and swallows water during the lesson, don't worry, as this is a learning process. Praise them for trying. Children need to be encouraged. By doing this, children will enjoy and have fun.

6. If your child cries during the lesson, it doesn't mean that your child is not ready for swimming lessons. You child may be adjusting to the separation from Mum and Dad, getting accustomed to the new surroundings, or just having a bad day. Give your child some time and let him or her develop confidence. Very soon he or she will be able to enjoy this wonderful experience in a totally relaxed environment with us.