Skill Game Swimming Activities for KS1

Partners take turns delivering objects across the pool using back kicking technique with kickboards

Space-themed movement activity developing balance and controlled movement in water

Students respond to different 'bean' commands while holding the pool edge, developing listening skills and water confidence

Interactive listening game using water-based movements responding to different 'bean' commands

Interactive game exploring water contact with different body parts to build confidence

Partner activity combining kicking practice with breathing control and balance challenges using floating objects

Students explore different ways to move through water while developing directional awareness

Students submerge completely then explode upward like fireworks to build submersion confidence

Partner challenge game combining swimming strokes with underwater collection and teamwork

Partners take turns swimming to collect underwater objects, first pair to collect four items wins

Students swim freely as fish, then form groups and create star floats when numbers are called

Swimming practice game where students swim freely then form groups and attempt star floats together

Students collect floating objects to build confidence in independent water travel

A fun singing game that builds water confidence through rhythmic movements

Musical activity applying submersion skills through fun, familiar song format

Students use kickboards to practice kicking technique while moving across pool, focusing on propulsion and body position

Swimming collection game using kickboards to develop kicking technique while gathering floating objects

Adapted Simon Says game for shallow water to develop listening skills and water movement confidence

Students use kickboards to collect floating objects while developing kicking technique and endurance

Partner activity where one student goes under noodle underwater while partner lifts it over their head

Exciting submersion activity where students explode up from underwater like fireworks

Interactive listening game combining body part awareness with water movement and confidence building