Warm Up Swimming Activities for Year 2

Students collect floating and sinking objects from the pool while practicing swimming technique

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

A fun singing game that builds water confidence through rhythmic movements

Students sit on pool edge with legs in water, practicing controlled splashing to build water familiarity

Safe pool entry practice followed by kickboard swimming with timed challenge

Interactive introduction to pool environment and safety rules for absolute beginners

Swimming warm-up game using noodles where students move like seahorses and play tag

Students travel around the pool on noodles like seahorses, with catchers creating a fun chase game

Progressive floating activity building confidence and body awareness in water through star shapes and rolling movements

Students swim to collect floating and sinking objects from the centre of the pool