Kids learn by playing. The more you can make learning to swim fun for your kids, the more they’ll like it, the quicker they’ll learn, and the more fun you’ll have teaching them. The back float is an important swimming skill, and it can be a tough one to learn. It’s particularly important to distract your kids from the hard work of practicing by turning it into play. Try playing this game to practice the back float.
How flat can your child make his body? Can he balance something on his belly? Start with something easy, like a coin or two. Work your way up to something really challenging. How about a glass of water (in a pool-friendly plastic cup)? How about the family cat? (Okay, don’t try that last one.)