Swimming Confidence Toolkit (All 7 Micro Guides for Calm & Prepared Swimmers)

Swimming lessons can be overwhelming for many children with new routines, unpredictable noise, busy environments, and emotional demands. This complete Swimming Confidence Toolkit brings together seven OT created micro guides that support every step of the swimming journey, from leaving home to communicating feelings at the pool.

Designed by paediatric occupational therapists at EquipKids, this toolkit gives families simple, effective tools they can use straight away to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and support emotional regulation.

This toolkit includes all 7 swimming guides:

Pre-Swimming Readiness Checklist

Pool Comfort Ladder

Noise & Busy Pool Coping Plan

Dry-Land Readiness & Skill-Building Activities

Partnering With Swim Instructors (Parent Guide)

Partnering With Swim Instructors (Teacher Guide)

How I Feel in the Pool (Feelings Scale)

Use this toolkit to:

Create predictable routines before lessons

Reduce sensory overwhelm in noisy, busy pool settings

Support your child’s motor readiness and confidence

Improve communication with swim instructors

Help children express how they feel before and during lessons

Build emotional safety and positive swim experiences

Simple, printable, and practical, perfect for families, swim centres, therapists, and schools supporting diverse learners.