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Use Games and Play To Teach A Child To Swim - Why Going Underwater Is A Gradual Process - Last Weeks Offer Is STILL ON!
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'Teach Your Child To Swim Through Games and Play' uses the power of play to teach swimming. My very popular book for parents is being downloaded every day. Have you got your copy yet? Also, this week, why is going underwater a gradual process? Oh, and last week's offer is STILL ON. Get it before it ends! 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 full 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. Last Week's Offer Is STILL ON. Grab it before it ends!101 Swimming Lesson Plans has become my most popular download, overtaking all of my previous ebooks - and the feedback has been fantastic! Thank you. I figured that the 82 basic drills that are part of my How To Be A Swimming Teacher book would be a useful addition so, for a limited time, I am selling it for only $15 when you buy 101 Swimming Lesson Plans. If ever there were two books that complement each other, it's these! Grab your copies today. Simply click here or the button below, Add To Cart, Checkout, and then select Yes for the special offer. Then, sit back and enjoy your planning being done for you.
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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.
Are you looking to enhance your teaching toolkit and make a bigger splash in your lessons? Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. Everyone needs tools that make their job easier and raise the quality of their work, and we swimming teachers are no exception. I’ve gathered my best teaching tools into one easy-to-use page just for you. It’s packed with practical, printable swimming teacher resources to help you teach more confidently, save prep time, and deliver high-quality lessons your...
Struggling for breath in front crawl? You’re not alone – but the fix is simpler than you think. Hi, Mark here 👋 This week, I give you some tips and tricks to help with front crawl breathing technique and unlock your whole stroke technique. Check Out My Front Crawl Breathing Guide 👉 Read the full guide here You will discover: A simple breakdown of trickle vs. explosive breathing My coaching cue that works every time: "look at your shoulder" Why pursed lips give you calm, controlled breathing 3...
Think you need to float to be a good swimmer? Think again. Even Olympic champions can’t float effortlessly - and it doesn’t hold them back. Hi, Mark here 👋 This week, I’m busting the myth that floating is the key to swimming success. Instead, I’ll show you the real tools beginners need to build confidence in the water. Floating vs. Gliding Floating on the spot and gliding through the water are two very different things. Some of us sink like a stone - and that’s okay. What matters is learning...