How are Japanese children taught to swim?

(Baonghean.vn) - Summer is the season that children look forward to the most in Japan, because not only will they have the chance to go on vacation with their parents, but they are also very excited to experience many interesting things at kindergarten. One of the most interesting experiences is learning to get used to water and swimming.

In Japan, swimming pool activities start in early July and end in early September.

Parents will have to prepare swimsuits and towels for their children according to the school's instructions.

When handing over the child in the morning, the teacher will ask the parents if the child can swim in the pool that day? Has the child had a full breakfast? Did the child get enough sleep last night?

Children learn to swim under the guidance of teachers.

Children from 0 to 5 years old can experience swimming pool. The pools will be pumped with water according to each age.

The 0 year olds entered the pool to get used to the water, simply feeling the joy of splashing their hands in the water.

Children will be able to bring their favorite toys into the pool and play freely under the close supervision of the homeroom teacher.

Children in the older classes from 2 to 5 years old must read aloud and clearly 5 promises before getting into the swimming pool: must eat a full meal in the morning; must get plenty of sleep; must do physical exercises before getting into the pool; must not splash water on children who are not used to the water or children who are crying; must not push, run, or jump in the pool.

Children warm up before getting into the pool.

In the older classes, children will set their own goals such as "will hold their breath in water for 10 seconds", "will relax and float on the water"... Teachers will listen to each child's opinions and goals and consider whether the goal is suitable for them, then give them the most appropriate advice and encourage them to achieve it.

5-year-olds will learn another swimming skill, which is swimming with their clothes on. This skill will help them swim well even without a swimsuit, in case they encounter water hazards in their daily lives.

Children practice holding their breath underwater.

After swimming, the children cleaned themselves and thanked the pool.

At the end of the summer break, teachers will summarize the children's opinions about the swimming pool, how fun the games were, and see how much the class achieved their goals, encouraging them to try harder next summer.

After the swimming lesson, the children will clean the pool and swimming toys themselves under the guidance of the homeroom teacher. While cleaning, the children will thank the pool and their toys. They must thank out loud and cherish the toys, promising to see their friends again next year./.

Le Quyen