We had our first swim class tonight at the YMCA. It was from 5:30-6. Sounds short, but it was plenty of time. Not too little, and not too much. Just right. This is a Inia/Pike class for 18 months to 3 years old. So, if we take more swimming classes, it will be this one until they turn 3.
They have a family changing room, so that was nice. All 4 of us could go in a big room and change together and then put our things in a locker.
They told us we could get in the pool before class started, but warned us it could cause the kids to tire faster. So we thought we would just glide around in the water until class started in 5 minutes. Well.... N&C were screaming happily, kicking and splashing the second we got in. This was their first indoor pool ever. They have been in hot tubs and lakes, but not indoor pools. Poor deprived children!
So yes, by 5:50 they were exhausted and getting crabby. So next time we will wait until class to get in.
It was a lot of fun though
These are activities we did:
Parent's blow bubbles in the water and tots can copy if they want
try to lay on their back in the water
go on tummy and encourage them to kick
pushed a big beach ball while all in a circle
kick the beach ball while on their back
teacher threw a bunch of plastic ducks in the water and the kids had to swim on their tummies and kicking to get a duck and then put it in the bucket. then go get more ducks, etc
Practice holding on to a kick board (this didn't go over well for most kids, but its just to familiarize them)
sang songs with water motions
5 min of free time at the end
We go every monday for 6 more weeks (or maybe 5 more weeks?).
After swimming, we went through the drive thru at McDonalds on the way home. They always only eat french fries when we go get restaurant food. But they were starving, so it was something quick. Nicholas actually ate some chicken nuggets, but Celia wouldn't. She ended up feeding some fries to our cat, Gideon.
Next week, I'll just have a PB&J cut and ready for them.
We grow so fast. . .
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Your class sounds fun! I'm surprised Celia doesn't like McD's, but I'm happy for you that she doesn't. So much better that way. That's funny that she was feeding the Gideon the fry's - lol.
ReplyDeleteHow cool! Good to teach them young. Zach is 9 and still can't swim. He had lessons last year, but they didn't work:(
ReplyDeleteSounds like everyone had a good time. It's great to teach them young how to swim.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun!!!! We need to look in to this!!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep us updated about how its going!
Grandma is on the "sub list" in case Daddy gets called into work! Don't forget!
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