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Kate Merkley

This course was very helpful with the detailed videos and lesson plans at the end. Thank you for this valuable resource!

This course was very helpful with the detailed videos and lesson plans at the end. Thank you for this valuable resource!

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Little to No Exposure to Water - No Problem

If you are exposing your child to water for the first time at two plus years of age, don't worry

As long as you proceed at your child's pace and include plenty of opportunities to explore their boundaries and limitations within your practice sessions, your child will be happy to participate in your game plan.
Enroll now for $127 and lifetime access!
Teach children to swim 2 1/2 to 3 years
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Unit 1: Introduction

    • Welcome to Teach Children to Swim 2 1/2 to 3-Years

    • Developmental Milestones 2 1/2 to 3 Years + Goals

    • Water Safety Tips

    • Quiz
  • 2

    Unit 2: How to Hold Your Child in the Pool

    • Review 4-8 Months - Types of Holds

    • Quiz
  • 3

    Unit 3: Breath Control

  • 4

    Unit 4: Independence

  • 5

    Unit 5: Floating

    • How to Prevent Hyponatremia and Aspiration Pneumonia

    • Floating: Free and Streamlined Position

    • How to Improve Streamline in Swimming

    • How to Introduce the Apprehensive Child to Back Floating

    • How to Introduce Back Floating With a Kickboard

    • Quiz
  • 6

    Unit 6: How to Teach Your Child to Kick and Paddle

    • Types of Learning Styles

    • How to Teach a Child to Kick in Swimming

    • Streamline Kicking

    • How to Teach Paddling

    • Review Assisted Swims for the 12 to 18-Month-Old

    • Review Independent Swimming for the 18 to 24-Month-Old

    • Quiz
  • 7

    Unit 7: How to Teach a Child to Breathe While Swimming

    • Review Introduction to Bubbles and Breathing for the 2 to 2 1/2 Year Old

    • Kick Paddle and Breathe

    • Quiz
  • 8

    Unit 8: Safety Skills

    • Review Turning to Safety for the 18 to 24-Month-Old

    • Review 12-18 Months - How to Go From Vertical to Horizontal

    • Review 12-18 Months - Swim Arounds

    • Independent Swimming to and From the High Wall

    • Roll Back to Front

    • Roll Front to Back

    • Swim Float Swim

    • Ultimate Self-Rescue Challenge

    • Quiz
  • 9

    Unit 9: How to Plan Your Lessons for the 2 1/2 to 3-Year Old Age Group

    • Modified Version of a Whole Parent/Child Swim Lesson on Video Explained

    • Formula for a Successful Lesson

    • Quiz
  • 10

    Unit 10: Bonuses! Lessons Plans, Songs and More

    • Prepared Swimming Lesson Plans for Children 2 1/2 to 3 Years

    • Library of Songs (Lyrics and Videos)

    • Certificate of Completion and Member Badges for Your Website