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🏊♀️ 30-Minute Swim Lessons Made Easy: Grab Your Ready-to-Go Plans!
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Are you striving to make every second count in your 30-minute swim lessons? Maximize your 30-minute swim lessons with expert planning! Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. Are you striving to make every second count in your 30-minute swim lessons? A well-structured plan is the cornerstone of effective teaching, ensuring your students progress confidently and efficiently. Crafting the Perfect 30-Minute Lesson An impactful swim lesson encompasses several key components: 1. Lesson Type & Level: Define the focus (e.g., Front Crawl Breathing Technique) and specify the skill level (e.g., Child Beginner). 2. Previous Learning: Acknowledge prior knowledge to build upon existing skills. 3. Lesson Aim: Set clear, achievable objectives. 4. Equipment Needed: Prepare necessary tools like floats and buoyancy aids. 5. Entry Method: Choose an appropriate water entry technique based on students’ confidence. 6. Warm-Up: Begin with gentle exercises to prepare the body. 7. Main Theme: Focus on core skills aligned with your lesson objectives. 8. Contrasting Activity: Incorporate a fun or different activity to keep the lesson dynamic. 9. Exit Strategy: Plan a safe and orderly method for students to leave the pool. For a detailed breakdown and example plans, visit my comprehensive guide: 30 Minute Swim Lesson Plan. Simplify Your Planning with Ready-Made Lessons To further support your teaching journey, I'm excited to offer 101 Swimming Lesson Plans (check out an instant preview), a resource designed to: • Save Time: Access ready-made plans adaptable to various skill levels. • Ensure Progression: Structured lessons that build upon each other for continuous development. • Provide Assessment Tools: Each plan includes assessment grids to effectively monitor and measure student progress. Preview and download your copy today: 101 Swimming Lesson Plans. That's all for this week. Happy teaching! Cheers Mark P.S. Do you know someone that might appreciate this email? Forward it to them now! P.P.S. - Did someone forward this to you? Subscribe here. |
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I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
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