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Little One Lessons – Teaching the 2’s and 3’s


We will be trying a pilot program this year with the 2 & 3 year olds. Because little ones are not ready for our formalized small group lessons, we had decided to only teach 4 year olds and older. But many of you have pools and are in need of lessons and water exposure. So […]

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Why We Don’t Teach Children Younger Than 4


We have in the past taught 3 year olds and younger to swim. I love introducing the water to children at a young age. To be permitted to join our school they had to have been comfortable in the water already because 3’s have a mind of their own. If 3’s don’t want to swim, […]

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What Can I Do With My Child Until They Are Ready For Teddi Bear Swim School?


Three year olds are ready to learn how to enjoy the water. Your job as a parent is remarkably simple. Just play with them. Yep, that is all you need to do. Children need to know at an early age that water is fun. That it is ok to go under the water. That it […]

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The Dangers Of Water Wings!!


Reasons to Not Put Your Child in Water Wings It is harder for children who have worn water wings to learn to swim These children are typically not comfortable putting their faces in the water. Water wings prevent children from going under water.  Learning to swim requires children to have their faces wet.  Only then […]

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