If you're new to my newsletter, I've been documenting the progress of one of my students. His name is Isaac, and he's 3 1/2 years old.
He remained on the steps for his first five lessons. This video depicts Isaac's 6th lesson, where he finally decided to venture beyond them.
His 6th lesson is filled with activities, games, and songs that covered a variety of skills, including water exploration, supported floating, exiting the pool, kicking, paddling, and face in the water exercises.
If you would like to see the previous videos, options to click on them will pop up at the end of this video.
I know I may sound like a broken record to some of you, but the reason why Isaac remained on the steps for the first five lessons is that that's where he felt in control. And when he's in control, he feels comfortable to explore the shallow steps where he can build his confidence.
It's essential to let children progress at their own pace.
Some children master breath control and are independently floating within the first few lessons, while others need more time. But forcing a child to overcome their fears will only prolong the process, and they will lose your trust. It takes a lot longer to regain a child's trust than it does to earn it.
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I Present to You Lesson 6:
