
ISR Lesson Structure
EVERY EXPERT WAS ONCE A BEGINNER.
The ISR difference; a recipe for success.
LESSONS FOR THE INFANT (6 to 12 MONTHS and crawling)
The goals for this age group involve the child learning to roll over onto his back to attain and maintain a backfloat, rest and breathe when faced with an aquatic situation. The duration of private, individualized lessons is approximately 4-5 weeks (20-25 lessons).
LESSONS FOR THE TODDLER AND YOUNG CHILD (13 MONTHS and walking to 6 YEARS)
Children who are walking and older are taught to swim with their faces in the water, roll over to a backfloat, rest, and breathe. After resting, the child flips over and continues swimming. A child can perform this swim-float-swim sequence to reach a point of safety in the water, i.e. the wall or steps/ladder area of the pool. The confidence and self–esteem of these young swimmers is truly amazing! The duration of private, individualized lessons will take an average of six weeks (30 lessons). In the final week of lessons, ISR students practice their skills while fully clothed because the majority of children who drown are fully clothed.
Every lesson is private, one-on-one instruction. We do not have group lessons because we know your child must have our undivided attention in the water. Lessons are performance-based and are scheduled every weekday for a maximum of 10 minutes each day because our research shows this is the most effective environment for your child’s learning. The ISR program is designed to take small “baby steps” in teaching your child the necessary skills. The smiles of confidence shine through as their skill level develops.