Inspired by the child-centered tradition of WABC founder Virginia Hunt Newman.

This workshop is for those individuals committed to the holistic, gentle, playful and nurturing aquatic experience for infants and toddlers.

No imposing survival back float, no forced submersions, smiles no tears, kindness no fears....

Workshop is now full.

Email Rob and Kathy at mckayswim@aol.com to be put on waiting list.

Any last minute registrations will be considered if space becomes available.

Rob and Kathy McKay

Infant/Toddler Workshop for Teachers

October 13, 2011

This one-day workshop provides the participants a condensed version of our one to four week teacher training workshop which we normally hold at our home site in Boca Raton, Florida.

Content

       9:30-12:30  Classroom Session:

*Rob and Kathy's pioneering, holistic, "child centered" Philosophy

*Programs in the US/ Guidelines in the US

*Benefits of Baby Swimming.

*The 9 Pearls of the Pool, Teaching in an optimal learning environment. (These are 9 elements of operating a class, that elevate a normal program  into a great program)...

*Daily Lesson Plans

*Using a Teacher Assistant

*Activities and Equipment.

*The Child-Centered Curriculum (what we teach, to what age and level.  Class titles and course descriptions, that incorporate age-appropriate and developmentally sound skill progressions and learning progressions).

*Gentle and Effective Methods (how we teach in a manner that matches our philosophy).

*Water Safety Awareness

 12:30-1:45  Lunch Break on your own

  2:00-3:30   Pool Session:

You are welcome to participate in the water or watch on from the deck.

*Class set-up

*Lesson plan

*Activities

*Holds,

*Games and songs

*The activity circuit

*The Montessori-style water pouring station

*Equipment. 

*Water Adjustment

*Swimming Skills (Cheek rolls, Check roll submersions,Teaching a forward cued submersion, Swims)

*Safety Skills (Jumps and wall approaches, Turning around to the wall, Longer swims/Tai Chi Pass, Recovering for a breath, Secrets of back float/back swim).

 
    3:30-4:00:  Break

    4:00-5:00   Classroom Session:

*Recap

*Review of what we have learned and added to our program over 30 years

*Questions and answers

*Books and videos signing by Rob and Kathy, as well as photographs with Rob and Kathy

*Certificate of Participation:  All those individuals attending the entire workshop will receive a certificate of participation

Workshop Fees:   

Dear Rob and Kathy,                                                                                                                                                                                 

I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful and informative week I spent with you at the Teacher’s workshop. First of all I was touched by your hospitality and your genuine interest in us as participants. I learned so much during our talks and lectures and it was great to put it all into practice during our daily swim sessions. It is obvious that your years of experience have allowed you to perfect your gentle loving approach to baby swim classes and I must say that your clients are blessed to be a part of your program. I am grateful to you for affording me the opportunity to benefit from your knowledge of children’s swimming. I also appreciate your continued support as I return to my own community to implement the ideals of the program.                     

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Dear Rob and Kathy,

Thank you for the amazing week! 

After having read your book (Learn to
Swim) and watching your Diaper Dolphins videos, spending a week experiencing hands on instruction, really pieced everything together for me! 

The teacher workshop is something that I have wanted to experience for a long time!  It was everything that I had hoped it would be and more. 

I am excited to be able to offer to mommies and their babies the wonderful experience of a child-centered, holistic approach to baby swimming.