Ready, Set, Swim!: Theoretical Foundation of the Independent Swimming Method for Infants and Toddlers Kindle Edition

Discover a gentle, effective approach to teaching infants and young children how to swim with confidence and joy. This book presents the ISM “Ready, Set, Swim!” method, a unique program that combines child-centered learning and positive motivation, designed to foster independence in the water. It presents the theoretical foundation of the method. In ISM, the back float serves as a safe “base” from which the child can resume movement. The cycle “swim → roll onto the back to rest and breathe → swim again,” known as Swim-Float-Swim, forms the core of true swimming literacy and the subsequent development of technical skills.For parents who want to introduce their child to the water, and for teachers seeking a research-based approach to early swimming education, this method provides a practical and theoretical roadmap for developing confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of swimming. Read more