Teach Swim Lessons- Beginning/Intermediate Skills 4-12 year olds

Guide your child toward stronger swim skills and water safety with our “Learn to Swim with Sunshine” How-to Guide for Level Four: Goldfish Class. Created for young swimmers ages 3-6, this guide provides comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions for teaching key swim skills that build confidence, coordination, and safety awareness in the water.

Skills & Goals:

In the Goldfish Class, swimmers focus on building fundamental skills that lay the groundwork for more advanced swimming techniques. This guide helps you teach:

• Kick on Kickboard for 7 yards – developing leg strength and propulsion
• Kicks with Body Rolls for 12.5 yards – promoting balance and comfort in the water
• Arm Circles with Kicks and Body Rolls for 12.5 yards – coordinating arms and kicks
• Retrieve Object and Return to Surface – encouraging underwater comfort and breath control
• Rescue Rolls without Assistance – a vital skill for water safety and self-rescue

Each lesson plan is designed to be flexible, allowing you to move at the swimmer's pace. Use these guides to progress quickly or reinforce skills through repetition, creating a safe, fun, and engaging learning experience for your little ones. With over 10 years of experience in operating a successful swim school and 25+ years of expertise in swim instruction, Sunshine Swim Center brings you trusted, structured lessons that prioritize skill development and water safety.

Ideal for Parents, Instructors, and Caregivers

Our Goldfish Class How-to Guide is a valuable resource for anyone with a passion for teaching children to swim, including parents, swim instructors, homeschoolers, and childcare providers. Each level builds on the previous, ensuring a smooth progression in swim skills, water comfort, and safety.

Digital Download for Instant Access

Upon purchase from us, you’ll receive two high-quality PDFs:

• How-to Guide: 10+ pages of detailed descriptions and visual aids for each skill.
• Four-Day Lesson Plan & Skills Checklist: Track progress with structured lessons tailored for young learners.

Please note: This is a digital product, with all Sunshine watermarks removed upon purchase. No physical items will be shipped.

About Sunshine Swim Center

Sunshine Swim Center, based in Elk Grove, California, is a premier swim school with over 10 years of success in teaching children of all ages. Our mission is to provide a comfortable, fun, and positive learning environment where students develop strength, confidence, and a love for swimming.

Help your child learn the joy of swimming safely and confidently—get started with Sunshine’s Goldfish Class today!