'Teach Your Child To Swim Through Games and Play' uses the power of play to teach swimming. My very popular book is being downloaded every day. Have you got your copy yet? Also, this week, why is going underwater a gradual process? Hi, Mark here. I hope you've had a great week. Be one step ahead of everyone by using the power of play to teach your children basic swimming skills. Teaching them to swim could not be easier! Click here for a quick preview and the complete index of games. Using games and play to teach a child how to swim will not only open their mind to imagination and engagement, but it will help to distract them from the fears and anxieties often associated with the new sensations of being in the water and the expectations that come with learning how to swim. Discover 60 games that use little or no equipment and that cover all of the essential basics of learning to swim, including breathing, floating, submerging, gliding, kicking and pulling. Explore games and activities that teach them all. Click here for more details, or click the button below.
Learning to submerge underwater - step-by-stepSubmerging underwater is a vital stage in learning to swim and boosting confidence. It can also be a huge source of anxiety and fear in beginners. Let's break it down into stages that make it easier to teach and learn. The ability to submerge the face is arguably one of the most important stages when learning to swim, particularly when overcoming a fear of water. Some beginners arrive with this ability built-in and only need to be taught a breathing technique. It will be one of the most terrifying tasks for others. Stage 1: Getting the face wetStage 2: Partially submerging the faceStage 3: Total Submersion and Swimming UnderwaterClick here for the full article on learning to go underwater.
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Teaching children how to swim can be a frustrating process, especially if they scared or anxious. That is, until you turn it all into a game! Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. My popular book 'Teach Your Child To Swim Through Games and Play' uses games to teach all of the essential basics of swimming. Use the power of play to teach basic swimming skills to your children. Teaching them to swim could not be easier! Click here or the cover image below for a preview. Amazon Review...
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