Swimming Lessons

Leapfrogs to Seahorses

I'm so proud of Alyssa!  She was promoted from Level 3 - Leapfrogs to Level 4 - Seahorses in her swimming class.  In the past two months, she has made so much progress.  She absolutely loves diving down for rings!  She talks about it all week and even asks Ms. Sherry right when she sees her.  She is floating on her back, turning over, and swimming back to the step.  She also swims to the wall, climbs out, jumps in, and swims back to the wall.  It's amazing to watch!  We are hoping to get some video next week.  She is so excited when she jumps in the water that you can't help but laugh.  In addition to the physical benefits of swimming, the confidence she is building is immeasurable.  She is so proud of herself and I am very proud of her. 

Swimming Lessons

Alyssa had her first swim lesson today.  She did very well.  There are only four kids per class.  All of the kids sit on the step while they watch the teacher work with another kid.  Of course, Alyssa didn't want to sit so she kept sliding down to the next step.  The teacher told her that if she didn't stay put that she would have to get out of the water.  Alyssa decided to test her and had to sit on the edge of the pool for one round.  It was nice to see the teacher follow through and Alyssa listened from that point forward.  It was really funny to watch too!  She got to make bubbles with her face in the water, practice kicking, practice making scoopers with her hands, jump in the water from the step, and float on her back.  We will be going to swimming every Saturday through December.  Alyssa loves the water and it was nice seeing her following directions and learning from other kids her age.