NES swim program By TJ Marshall and Sam Laurie

About the Third Grade Swim Program The third grade swim program is really fun. Everybody starts in the shallow end. Then Mr. McCaffrey checks two kids at a time to see how good a swimmer they are and if they can handle the deep end. SOME swimmers stay at the shallow end for more practice. Some swimmers go to the deep end to become a better swimmer.

Shallow End Activities First we learn how to Blow mouth bubbles Blow nose bubbles Next we practice blowing mouth bubbles and nose bubbles together Then we do pencil floats and life floats. You go to the other side of the deep end and you tread water for 20 seconds. Then you do survival floats.

Shallow End Games May I : Find a partner then say, May I. If they respond yes, put water in your hands then put water on their head. Underwater Handshakes: Find a partner. Shake hands underwater. Then come back up. Both games are really fun.

Deep End Skills and Activities First we use the boards and swim around the pool. Then we practice free style. Next we swim around the deep end making a horseshoe. We float in the pool, we jump off the diving board, and do cannonballs in the pool.

Free Swim At the end of lessons we have free swim time in the shallow end. One week the boys get the free swim the next time the girls do.

Conclusion The third grade swim program is very helpful. It’s awesome for kids to learn how to become better swimmers.