I can't wait I will be teaching my first swim lesson of the year in 24 days!!! I can't believe how fast its coming! I will be teaching many different age groups; from 3-9 years. I'm SO excited and I have to do a lot but I have many good ideas for this year. For example, I am going to have all my "little fishes" color their own fishes and then hang them on a poster. Then make many stars and write all their accomplishments and hang them up.
When it comes to teaching them, every child is different! On the first day I will explain the rules, then get them into the water. For some that's easier said than done. Last year, Molly, was SUPER afraid of the water, but after a few days of getting in she turned into a pro! I mean this year she might be able to swim faster than me! :0) Then I move from there. I evaluate what they can do in water, what I can help them do to improve and how to make the class more interesting.
In the end, its so amazing to watch them grow and improve so much over a short period of time. You can see the confidence they have after they learn and you get a few chuckles from what they say. :0) I remember Charlotte last year saying how when she wanted to go and swim was dip her feet in and call it good :0)
(To All the kids I'm teaching this year:
I can't wait to start swimming with you! Where going to have lots of fun and learn lots. I have many games, songs and many cool fun swim toys to play with lined up and waiting for the first day. Also, I want you guys to do my poll! What ever you pick I will wear on the first day!
-Hannah)
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