At Kids Aquatic Survival School WE DON’T use toys in our Survival and Learn to Swim Program to distract children from crying.
We focus on learning skills that will develop the child’s confidence.
We support the child and work through the real issue as to why they are crying be it lack of skill, separation anxiety or just emotional and tired.
Children communicate through showing emotion.
Crying is accepted in our lessons because we validate how a child feels by allowing them to express themselves, to appreciate they are finding it difficult and to support them through the process.
As the child’s skills improve, the tears fade.
Toys are a distraction and do not validate a child’s feelings.
It is not until children are competent in survival do we introduce dive dudes in our weekly transitional lessons which are not used as a distraction but to develop diving skills, increase breath control and have some fun!
To learn more please visit our lessons and techniques page or call 1800 543 779.
Natasha
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