Learning/teaching swimming skills, suggested Routine 1 .... post 36

We have safely entered the pool to sit on the step. We look at each other so that we can see and hear each other

Module 3 Safe Entry in the Pool (post 22)
http://swimmingguidance.blogspot.com/2013/12/swimming-guidance-learnteach-module-3.html 

As we learn/teach swimming skills during orientation in our safe, shallow area of our water environment we find that we progress to practicing more than one skill during a swimming session. We create little routines which we repeat at each session which follow an order of ability with a purpose to 'our ultimate goal' for all ages

Individually the familiar routine stimulates self confidence, personal progress, a feeling of achievement, ability. Within a group we will motivate and copy each other, be motivated, feel secure and capable, able to manage ourselves in water without fear

During the early stages of learning/teaching, create a routine according to ability rather than age. Repeatedly practice skills at which we are proficient. Add a simple new challenging skill to attempt and to achieve. Short term goals for short term achievements.

Create routines to first practice individual skills then combine two then three skills. We stimulate co-ordination ....

If we struggle with a new skill, move to a skill which is familiar then go back to the new skill.  At the first attempt the new skill is remembered by our brain. Each time we return to it there is familiarity so this distraction is psychologically positive. The 'reward system' too plays a positive role in these progressions to newer or advanced skills. Yet another way to develop life skills

Try a routine which requires ....

Module 6 Mouth Blowing and Water on the Head (post 27)
http://swimmingguidance.blogspot.com/2013/12/swimming-guidance-learnteach-skills_19.html

then change to ....

Module 4 'Crocodile Walk' (post 25)
http://swimmingguidance.blogspot.com/2013/12/swimming-guidance-learnteach-skills_16.html

then change to ....

Module 7 to put the Face and Head into the Water by Blowing Bubbles (post 33)
http://swimmingguidance.blogspot.com/2014/01/swimming-guidance-learnteach-skills.html 

then change to ....

Now introduce walking like a crocodile, slowly count rhythmically to three, take a big breath, slowly blow 'moo' bubbles into the water while pulling forwards with the hands and then slowly count rhythmically to three, take a big breath, slowly blow 'moo' bubbles into the water while pushing backwards with the hands. Move on to ....

Module 5 Hand Holding Technique Underwater / Walking / Hopping on different step levels (post 26)
http://swimmingguidance.blogspot.com/2013/12/swimming-guidance-learnteach-skills_18.html

Motivation .... the sucker/lollipop reward system .... bribing .... (post 34)http://swimmingguidance.blogspot.com/2014/01/motivation-suckerlollipop-reward-system.html