Student Spotlight
Remember Abram from about a month ago? Well, now he's one month shy of 4-years-old and a lot more comfortable in the water.
I was working on helping him get comfortable with putting his face in the water which is the first step in the learn to swim process. This skill is known as breath control. And to be able to do this for 10 seconds is the goal.
Once he has mastered breath control, the next step is floating on the front (prone float).
Most children can't float immediately after becoming proficient with breath control. They don't trust that the water will hold them, so it takes a little bit more time with appropriate activities and games that will help them to feel the water's buoyancy and ultimately convince them that the water will float them.
Abram is the exception to the rule. He's floating with ease and even propelling himself through the water with some basic arm and leg actions.
Check out the video. You'll laugh, you'll cry! It's a must-see!
