A lot of it really is singing to calm kids down and help them associate "happy" with water, but i really would like to avoid singing as much as possible because i am male and my voice sucks, does anyone know of other ways to excite kids and help them pay attention and get involved?
2007-09-29 18:36:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Try sing songing as we all did when small, you "sing a word or phrase" and they repeat it to you. Or spell it out, Water is so much fun , everyone will sing along W A T E R... good luck, you should not have agreed to a job not wanting to fill the position.
2007-09-29 19:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kenzie072 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tell a story WITH the water! You can make one up yourself! Kids absolutely love stories. Ex. There is one where it's about a bear walking through the forest. Kids tap their hands on their legs in a rhythm to simulate the sound of walking. You could incorporate something with water. Kids love visuals and they make associations. Sesame Street helps kids learn numbers and letters. Well, your story can help them learn about swimming.
You could even make up a story about different swimming moves. For example, with the breast stroke, you are pushing water away from your chest. You can compare that to an action a kid may do in their daily life, such as pushing a door open with both hands. Now I am no swim expert, so I don't know the moves...lol. But I am just saying. Making associations with kids works.
Also, remember that the kids are probably going to be a little uncomfortable at first. Just remember to be very friendly (talking in a higher-pitched voice seems to help for me) and don't push them too hard. Learning to swim can be scary, especially for a little boy or girl. Be patient with them and they should show results.
Best advice I can give: SMILE a lot! Kids respond well to smiles! : )
Good luck!
P.S...You may want to talk to someone who has taught swimming lessons to younger children to see what worked for them. Is there someone at your place of employment who could give you some tips?
2007-09-30 02:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by kelikristina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the moms to sing with you. Don't worry about having a professional singer's voice, you are there to create atmosphere. If you were there to show off your singing voice, you would be auditioning for the wrong crowd! Just make it fun and don't worry how you sound. Focus on the kids, not yourself.
2007-09-30 01:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are trying to pick up on the Moms, the kids won't care if your voice sucks or not... Do your job. Be good at it.
2007-09-30 01:49:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's your job, and you agreed to the terms. start singing.
2007-09-30 01:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure, how about music, and soft colors and colorful toys, gestures.
2007-09-30 01:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by Sheryl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋