Turning around
The reasons behind teaching this maneuver are both practical and developmental. From a safety perspective, the ability to orient oneself toward a stable surface is essential. Should a child ever accidentally enter deeper water, instinctively turning toward the nearest wall and grasping it provides an immediate means of support and prevents panic.
Equally important are the benefits to a child’s self-esteem and aquatic competence. By learning to rotate independently and secure a hold on the wall, babies and toddlers develop body awareness, balance, and strength. This skill also reinforces the idea that the pool environment can be navigated with confidence rather than fear.
Exiting the pool
Enhances Safety and Emergency Readiness
We teach the "elbow-elbow-tummy-knee" method to help little ones remember how to climb out even without a ladder.
Builds Physical Strength and Coordination
Repeating this motion helps swimmers, especially young children, build the strength and confidence they need to move safely in and out of the water.
Reinforces Water Safety Fundamentals
This fundamental step reinforces the complete cycle of water interaction: enter – swim – exit.
Encourages Emotional Confidence and Boundaries
At Moovswim, we guide swimmers to recognise their own limits and exit the water without hesitation
Promotes Proper Pool Etiquette
Understanding when and how to exit the pool promotes discipline and situational awareness.
Prevents Overexposure to Water
It’s an important reminder that swimming is not just fun, but also a physical activity that benefits from pacing.
Floating on back
Reasons and Benefits of Learning the Backfloat:
Water Safety: The backfloat is a critical survival skill. If a child falls into water, floating on their back conserves energy and helps them breathe while waiting for help.
Confidence Building: Mastering the backfloat helps reduce fear of the water. It teaches trust—in their own body, in breathing, and in the water itself.
Rest and Recovery: The position allows swimmers to rest without treading water, making it easier to continue swimming when tired.
Body Awareness: It teaches kids to understand buoyancy and balance, forming a foundation for other swimming techniques.
Entering the pool
Importance of Safe Entry and Gradual Progression:
Prevents accidents: Entering slowly reduces the risk of slipping, hitting the bottom, or startling others in the pool.
Promotes awareness: It encourages swimmers to observe depth markings, water conditions, and other swimmers.
Builds water confidence: Gradual exposure helps swimmers feel in control and calm, essential for learning new techniques like diving.
Strengthens fundamentals: Mastery of basic entries lays the foundation for more complex skills in swimming and water sports.
Children Swimming Lesson – Splash Fun with Twins! #2
Since the last time we wrote about the twins a month ago, they have progressed steadily in terms of learning strokes! The boys are very comfortable with submersion and doing the doggy paddle underwater, and now they are learning how to doggy paddle with their heads above the water. Learning to keep their heads above water while paddling is an important stroke skill, as strokes require good breath control. Basic breaststroke arm motions are also introduced, and the boys take their own initiative to learn and practise. They also practised safe water entry and exit, and are good at keeping afloat. Well done!
Children Swimming Lesson – Swim Fun with Girls
Children Swimming Lesson – Stroke Training for Sisters
Monday afternoons are swimming lesson time for two sisters, C and S! They have their class after they come back from school, a great way to relax after a long day in school. They have been with MoovSwim for the past 3 months, and they have improved tremendously!
Both girls had lessons before but had stagnated in stroke learning. They were previously demoralised and bored by constant lap training, and did not enjoy swimming lessons. After attending lessons with MoovSwim, 10 year old C has improved on her swimming techniques, while 9 year old S has learnt three strokes (freestyle, breast stroke and back stroke)! It is amazing to see the sisters learn and improve so much, and it is evident that they enjoy themselves very much.
Children Swimming Lesson – Stroke Training with V #2
We previously wrote about V who was looking to refine her strokes, and on Sunday morning we had a fulfilling lesson with her. She continued to work on her breaststroke kicking, practising on land and in water. She also continued to work on her freestyle. We took videos of her swimming to provide the necessary feedback for her to improve.
Children Swimming Lesson – Sunday Fun with S and JD #2
We last wrote about S and JD about a month ago, and we love to share how much they have progressed within a month! Sunday morning was bright and cheery, with lots of sunshine and warm water to swim in. The two were ready to go after missing a couple of lessons previously. The children did a short warm up using the kickboards to practise their paddling and kicking.
Toddler Swimming Lesson – Swim Time with G and N
Last Saturday afternoon, little G and N attended a toddler swimming lesson with MoovSwim! We began the lesson with some singing and water familiarisation activities, and the girls had fun kicking away under the “bridge”!
Children Swimming Lesson – Swim Fun with Z and YT
On Saturday afternoon, we have a children swimming lesson with Z and YT! The girls love to have fun playing together, and Saturday afternoons are fantastic for some great splashing fun!
Z is very comfortable and confident in water, and is all ready to learn strokes and water safety skills! She listens and follows instructions well, and that helps in her learning and picking up skills quickly. She takes the initiative to practise on her own, and it is really satisfying to see her grow and improve with each lesson. Well done, Z!
Children Swimming Lesson – Splashing Fun with MH and KD
On Saturday afternoon, 4 year olds KD and MH had their children swimming lesson with MoovSwim! The boys had only just begun learning to swim with Teacher Yong for a few lessons. It is important to set the basics right at the beginning, and kicking is one of the key water skills to be mastered. Kicking is required to enable propulsion and ensure safety in water. Much emphasis is placed on this before any other skill can be taught.
Children Swimming Lesson – Swish Fun for Sisters
This afternoon, sisters N and YH came for their swimming lesson at Haig 162! They walk from home to the sheltered pool, and always have some time to warm up in the pool before the lesson starts.
Sun Exposure During Swimming
Water Playgrounds in Eastern Singapore
The March school holidays are here! Looking for a splashing good time for your children? Here are the top 5 water playgrounds in the eastern part of Singapore.
Why do you feel tired after swimming?
Swimming is fantastic for coordination and motor skills. Have you ever wondered why swimming makes both adults and children so tired and sleepy thereafter?
Drowning on the rise in Singapore
From 2011 to 2015, there were 104 such cases and 10 deaths, or an average of about 20 near-drowning cases each year. In comparison, the hospital saw between five and 12 such cases a year during the previous five-year period.
Videos of MoovSwim’s Swimming Lessons
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