Swimming with Kids

I had a wonderful day at work. Why? Well, almost all my swimming students trust me enough to jump in on their own now (in the "deep end"), and all are progressing (some more than others). One student in particular is moving along nicely, she started swimming classes a few weeks ago for the first time and on her first day she was so nervous that I barely could get her head wet. Today however, she started swimming the backstroke ("all by herself"). All the other children are hardly floating on their back. Did I mention she is only 5(purple suit and blue goggles, in the above photo)?

The kids to the right are in my intermediate class and we worked on the backstroke all day. I enjoy this class especially because the kids are almost always excited to be in class. However, at the same time I have the most problems with discipline with this class, but I think the classes that give you a little trouble are the ones which are the most rewarding.

If you have never worked with children on a regular or semi-regular basis then I encourage you to do so. It is always an adventure working with children especially in the water in between bathroom breaks, adjusting goggles and fear of the water or the lack there of. Working with children is great, because there is never a dull moment.

Thanks Chris for taking the photos.

The photos were made blurry to protect the identities of the students.