This Friday is Career and Hobby Day at my son's school. Most likely I will be put in a kindergarten class to speak for 15 min on swimming as a hobby. I have to repeat this 6 times (for each class). There is a chance that my coach, Jeremy Linn, will also come and he and I will share the time. But, in case something comes up, I need to be prepared to do all 15 min. Any suggestions as to what to do? What to say to 6 year olds about swimming? I do have photos of me swimming while growing up. I'm not sure what else I will bring. Maybe a few pairs of old goggles (I have about 10) and they can all put them on.
Oh and the guidance counselor suggested I bring my parka, too. I guess the kids could try that on as well. And I'll have my gear bag with snorkel, fins, zoomers, kick board, etc.
Gear it towards your audience - these are little kids!
I would go light on content and make it about fun. Yes, bring your swim gear. Touch & feel is always a big hit! How much talking do you really intend to do? I would probably talk about 5 minutes, then play swimming themed games. For instance, do a match up game with swim terms on one side and match to the definition on the other (like swim safety or something). Then write NATATORIUM or SWIM FOR LIFE and then give them 5 minutes to make as many words out of those letters and the winner gets a cool prize, like a pair of goggles.
My kids tell me that the biggest hits are live animals (#1), snacks (#2), and cool stories (like the ENT who told story after story about what people put up up their noses and in their ears. You will never look at a McDonald's french fry the same way again.)
My husband and I decided if ever we had to talk about the bankruptcy profession, to compete for attention with the SPCA and ENTs and radiologists (PG rated stuff, not like the stuff my sis tells and SHOWS me!!), we are going to bring a dog (totally unrelated to the topic) and snacks of some sort. Probably candy!
I suggest bringing Goldfish crackers, swedish fish, or gummy sharks for the kids!
Gear it towards your audience - these are little kids!
I would go light on content and make it about fun. Yes, bring your swim gear. Touch & feel is always a big hit! How much talking do you really intend to do? I would probably talk about 5 minutes, then play swimming themed games. For instance, do a match up game with swim terms on one side and match to the definition on the other (like swim safety or something). Then write NATATORIUM or SWIM FOR LIFE and then give them 5 minutes to make as many words out of those letters and the winner gets a cool prize, like a pair of goggles.
My kids tell me that the biggest hits are live animals (#1), snacks (#2), and cool stories (like the ENT who told story after story about what people put up up their noses and in their ears. You will never look at a McDonald's french fry the same way again.)
My husband and I decided if ever we had to talk about the bankruptcy profession, to compete for attention with the SPCA and ENTs and radiologists (PG rated stuff, not like the stuff my sis tells and SHOWS me!!), we are going to bring a dog (totally unrelated to the topic) and snacks of some sort. Probably candy!
I suggest bringing Goldfish crackers, swedish fish, or gummy sharks for the kids!
