HELPING YOUR CHILD GET COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER - Starting at home!

Helping Your Child Get Comfortable in the Water — Starting at Home!

One of the best ways to support your child’s swimming progress is to combine regular lessons with fun, confidence-building activities at home.

Simple water play like blowing bubbles in the bath, sprinkling water over the head, or practising breath control with a straw can reinforce skills, and help your child get comfortable in the water.

🌊 MAKE WATER PLAY PART OF EVERYDAY LIKE

Start by making bath time fun and playful rather than something to rush through. You can:

• Play “who can blow bubbles the longest” This teaches breath control in a fun, relaxed way. Try to avoid who can hold their breath the longest as this doesn't help children understand exhaling into the water.

• Use a watering can or cup to gently sprinkle water over their head Helping them get used to water on their face without fear.

• Let them pour and splash freely Children learn best through play, and every positive experience in water builds confidence.
  

🥤 PRACTICE BLOWING BUBBLES (WITHOUT THE BATH!)

You don’t need a pool to work on early swim skills. Fill a cup with water and give your child a straw. Ask them to blow into it to make bubbles (yes, the thing we used to get told off for as kids!). It’s a brilliant, playful way to practice exhaling into water. One of the key skills in learning to swim.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY TIME IN THE WATER

If you can, take your child swimming, even if it’s just for fun! It doesn’t have to be structured learning. The goal is to make the pool a familiar, happy place. Splash, float, play, and let them move at their own pace. The more relaxed they feel, the quicker their confidence will grow.

🗓️ COMMIT TO CONSISTENCY

When you’re ready to start formal swimming lessons, try to attend regular weekly sessions. Consistency helps children feel secure, reinforces what they’ve learned, and supports steady progress.

🎉 KEEP IT FUN

Most importantly, keep it fun! Children learn through play. Forcing the learning process can create anxiety, while laughter, games, and encouragement help them thrive in the water.

Whether you’re in the bath, at the pool, or at one of our Swim Station sessions, every positive moment around water helps your child become a confident, capable swimmer one splash at a time.