Learn to Swim- Lesson Plans Level 4-6 (Intermediate Levels)

Empower your young swimmers to reach the next level with our “Learn to Swim with Sunshine” Intermediate Lesson Plans! Designed for children ages 4 and up, these comprehensive lesson plans cover essential skills in our intermediate levels: Goldfish, Sunfish, and Blowfish. Perfect for parents, swim instructors, homeschoolers, and childcare providers, this guide provides a structured approach to teaching swim fundamentals, water comfort, and safety in a fun, engaging way.

Skills & Goals:

Each lesson plan is thoughtfully crafted to help swimmers gain confidence and improve technique through progressive skill-building. In these intermediate levels, swimmers will learn to:

• Kick on Kickboard for 7-25 yards
• Kick with Body Rolls for 12.5 yards
• Arm Circles and Kicks with Body Rolls for 12.5 yards
• Retrieve Objects Underwater and Surface
• Perform Rescue Rolls Without Assistance
• Side Breath on the Wall and Freestyle with Side Breath on the board for 12.5-25 yards
• Jump in and Tread Water for 30 seconds
• Seated and Kneeling Dives
• Freestyle Swim for 15 yards
• Backstroke Kick for 15 yards

Each level includes four lesson plans and a skills checklist, allowing you to customize the pace based on your child or student’s progress. Progress quickly or repeat lessons to reinforce skills—the flexibility ensures every swimmer’s success while creating a safe, fun learning experience.

Perfect for All Instructors and Parents

Our lesson plans offer clear, step-by-step guidance for anyone passionate about teaching children to swim. With over 10 years of experience running a successful swim school and over 25 years of swim instruction expertise, Sunshine Swim Center has carefully designed these levels to build foundational skills while ensuring a strong focus on water safety.

Digital Product

Available for instant download, this digital product provides everything you need to get started. Upon purchase from Etsy, you’ll receive three high-quality PDFs with over six pages of lesson plans and skills checklists that download directly to your desktop—no waiting, no shipping! Note: All Sunshine watermarks are removed upon purchase.

About Sunshine Swim Center

Sunshine Swim Center is a premier swim school in Elk Grove, California, dedicated to building strong foundations in swimming for all ages. We create a fun, positive, and safe learning environment where children gain strength, confidence, and a lifelong love for swimming.

Dive into teaching with Sunshine and watch your swimmers achieve their goals with confidence!