Name
Singing and Rolling
Core Skill
Gliding independently, side breathing for front crawl
Who
Level 2 swimmers who can float and glide on their front and back with minimal support
What
A fun game that challenges swimmers to sing a song while gliding on their front and rolling their body or head to breathe. The twist? They have to keep singing loud enough for others to guess the song!
How
- Swimmers hold onto a floating support like a kickboard or a barbell.
- They move from one bench to another, or push off the wall a short distance toward the instructor.
- While doing a front glide with their face in the water, they sing a song.
- At least twice during the glide, they continue singing while turning their head to the side or rolling their body sideways, keeping their voice loud enough for others to hear.
- The other swimmers in the class try to figure out what song is being sung.
- Choose Disney movie songs, popular children’s songs, or rhymes like “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.”
Difficulties Instructors Might Face
- Some swimmers may be shy or reluctant to sing in front of others.
- Some swimmers may not know the songs or have trouble remembering the lyrics.
- Some swimmers may find it hard to glide smoothly while singing and rolling.
- Some swimmers may swallow water or get water in their ears or nose while singing and rolling.
To overcome these difficulties, instructors can:
- Encourage swimmers to sing along with the instructor or a partner.
- Provide a list of songs or let swimmers choose their own songs.
- Demonstrate how to glide and roll properly, and give feedback to swimmers.
- Remind swimmers to blow bubbles and use ear plugs or nose clips if needed.