Blowing bubbles is not only fun, but it’s also an important skill to have kids practice when you’re teaching them to swim. Use this test to see if your kids are ready to move on to putting their heads underwater.

Swimming Skill Test: Blowing Bubbles

Have your child practice holding his breath with his face in the water until he can hold his breath for ten seconds or so. Have him practice repeating the process of holding his breath with his face in the water, lifting his face to take another breath, and putting his face back in the water.

Once he can do this, he has the skills he needs to put his head under the water. Check back tomorrow for information about how to teach that swimming skill.