We had to document Cian’s first swim, at exactly 8 months.
Resources
- Swimming pool
- Swim suits
Method
Cian absolutely loved kicking his legs and splashing in the water with his brothers. These happy faces say it all!
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DfES Outcomes for EYFS (2013)
Communication and language
Listening and attention (Birth to 11 months)
• Reacts in interaction with others by smiling, looking and moving.
Speaking
Speaking (Birth to 11 months)
• Practises and gradually develops speech sounds (babbling) to communicate with adults; says sounds like ‘baba, nono, gogo’.
Physical development
Moving and handling (Birth to 11 months)
• Makes movements with arms and legs which gradually become more controlled.
Personal, social and emotional development
Self-confidence and self-awareness (Birth to 11 months)
- Laughs and gurgles, e.g. shows pleasure at being tickled and other physical interactions.
- Uses voice, gesture, eye contact and facial expression to make contact with people and keep their attention.
Managing feelings and behaviour (Birth to 11 months)
- Shows a range of emotions such as pleasure, fear and excitement.
Making relationships (Birth to 11 months)
• Enjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.