Sunday, March 3, 2019

Fun in the Pool

We have been having lots of fun in the pool.  The children are so keen to swim every day. Lessons are going well, with instructors in the pool working with individuals and groups.
Ring a Rosie to support confidence



Games to help confidence with putting heads under.

Confidence and Risk Taking

Water Safety Day

Lifejackets on!



What learning is happening here?
Children are gaining confidence in their abilities in the pool.  Especially I can see perseverance happening, and risk taking. Risk taking is such an important disposition to have as the child can use this in other learning.  Knowing that it's OK to be brave and try is really important.
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