I rest now 😆I just published a new mini-course based on a 2-minute preschool 1:1 lesson video. This isn’t “just jumps.” It’s the full water safety loop I want every instructor to master: Jump → Recover → Wall → Exit → Wait → Cue Inside the course I break down: - Why I don’t carry kids down the wall (functional safety + strength) - The body-position moment where I cue “let the water hold you” (buoyancy + trust) - My consistent exit standard: elbow-elbow, knee-knee - The unspoken “wait” rule (structure without power struggles) - How to respond when a child says “No”—as advocacy, not disrespect (trust building) - When I allow “one more” and why more reps can be the best teacher (while staying in charge of safety + structure) If you teach preschoolers—or train staff who do—this is one of the cleanest frameworks you can steal and apply immediately.

I want to pause for a moment and say how much I appreciate each of you being here. This group exists because I genuinely want to help, share, and create something meaningful. I also want to be open about how growth works on this platform. Groups are shown in the directory based on active participation — posts, comments, reactions, and ongoing engagement. Right now, we’re just under the metrics needed to show publicly. If this group has been helpful to you, I’m asking for your help in return:engage when you can. That might look like: - commenting on a post - asking a question - reacting to something that resonated - or starting a conversation you’d like support with Your activity helps this group become visible to others who need it — and it allows me to continue showing up here consistently with high-quality content and support. I’m very grateful you’re here, and I’m excited to build this together.

Many instructors already do — they just don’t have the language for it yet. Take the quiz and see where you align: https://form.jotform.com/253439150225048

Just read with interest under CLASSROOM your Crayon box Theory🖍 You asked if there was something we'd like further explained...emotional intelligence with real life stories please!

Most people think swim lessons are about kicking, breathing, floating, or learning strokes. But the truth is this: Before a child learns a skill, they learn how to feel. Before they master a movement, they master their emotions. Before they trust the water, they trust the person in the water with them. That’s emotional intelligence — and it’s at the heart of everything I teach. What is Emotional Intelligence in the Water? It’s the ability to recognize: - When a child’s nervous system is overwhelmed - When fear is creeping in - When connection matters more than correction - When to slow down, pause, breathe, and re-regulate - When a child is giving cues we need to respect, not push through 😩 Children communicate long before they speak. Their bodies tell you exactly what they need — if you know how to listen. This is where most traditional lesson models fall apart. They teach skills faster than they teach trust. They push performance before emotional readiness. And they mistake compliance for confidence. That’s why Joyful Waters was born.