Teach Intermediate Swim Lessons- Side Breathing Level 1

Take your child’s swim skills to the next level with our “Learn to Swim with Sunshine” How-to Guide for Level Five: Sunfish Class, designed for intermediate swimmers ages 4 and up. This detailed guide provides step-by-step instructions to teach essential swim techniques, ensuring young swimmers build strength, technique, and confidence in the water.

Skills & Goals:

In the Sunfish Class, intermediate swimmers will advance their skills and master techniques focused on stamina, coordination, and water safety. This guide covers:

• Kick on Board for 12.5 Yards – strengthening legs and building endurance
• Side Breath on the Wall – introducing proper breathing techniques
• Freestyle with Side Breath on the Board for 12.5 Yards – developing rhythm and breath control for freestyle swimming
• Jumping In and Treading Water for 30 Seconds – fostering comfort and safety in deeper water
• Seated Dive – an introductory dive technique that promotes proper body positioning

Our guides are designed for flexible pacing, allowing you to move through the skills at a speed that suits your swimmer. Whether advancing quickly or reinforcing skills through repetition, each lesson provides a safe, fun, and engaging environment. With over 10 years of experience operating a successful swim school and more than 25 years of expertise in swim instruction, Sunshine Swim Center’s curriculum is a trusted resource for building solid swim foundations.

Perfect for Parents, Instructors, and Caregivers

The Sunfish Class How-to Guide is an excellent resource for anyone teaching children to swim, including parents, swim instructors, homeschoolers, and childcare providers. Each level builds upon the previous, ensuring smooth progression in swim fundamentals, water comfort, and safety.

Instant Digital Download

After purchasing from us, you’ll receive two high-quality PDFs:

• How-to Guide: 10+ pages with detailed descriptions and visual aids for each skill.
• Four-Day Lesson Plan & Skills Checklist: Track swimmer progress with a structured lesson plan.

Please note: This is a digital product. Sunshine watermarks are removed upon purchase, and no physical items will be shipped.

About Sunshine Swim Center

As a premier swim school in Elk Grove, California, Sunshine Swim Center is committed to building strong foundations for swimmers of all ages. With over 10 years of success in teaching and 25+ years of swim instruction experience, we provide a comfortable, fun, and positive learning environment where students gain strength, confidence, and a love for swimming.

Start your child’s journey to swimming confidently and safely—dive into Sunshine’s Sunfish Class today!