Our 6 Core SPLASH Values

At Splash Mobile Swim Lessons, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, we believe the best learning is done through play-led instruction. Lauren, the Splash owner and instructor, creates engaging child-centered progressions that are nurturing, safe, supportive, and empowering, and honor each swimmer’s unique pace while instilling confidence, fundamental water safety competency, and foundational swimming skills.

Lauren’s teaching style, built around her experience as a Montessori guide and nanny for 10 years in St. Petersburg, Florida, emphasizes patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement for a comfortable and enjoyable learning environment.

Below are the six core values that guide the Splash Mobile Swim Lesson mission to facilitate the most joyful swim lessons for children aged 18 months to 5 years in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Safe - #1!

Lauren’s swimming environment prioritizes physical safety and safe learning equipment, alongside a curriculum focused on essential water safety skills to teach children from as young as 18 months old how to be safe around water. We ensure emotional safety by fostering a supportive atmosphere where children feel comfortable and respected, supported by an instructor skilled in swimming, first aid, CPR, and child development who is attuned to each child's needs. Additionally, Lauren maintains transparent communication with parents, providing updates on safety practices covered and their child's progress throughout the lessons.

Play-led

Play is integral to the Splash Mobile Swim Lessons curriculum, aligning with Lauren’s child-centric and Montessori-inspired philosophies. Our curriculum emphasizes engagement through fun, using games, songs, and activities to make learning natural and less intimidating while fostering discovery and safety in the water. This play-led approach not only enhances swimming skills but also supports holistic development, including motor skills, and emotional comfort, creating a relaxed, safe, and joyful learning experience.

Learner-focused

"Learner-focused" teaching in our swim lessons means personalizing instruction to each child's readiness, acknowledging their unique strengths and learning styles. This approach empowers students by involving them in the learning process, with the overall goal of eventually fostering independence and confidence in the water through safe, gradual progressions.

Adaptable

Lauren employs diverse teaching strategies inspired by her many years as a nanny and Montessori guide, including visual aids, hands-on practice, and interactive games to suit different learning preferences, while being responsive in our curriculum to introduce new challenges or slow down as needed. Emotionally and environmentally adaptable, Lauren remains sensitive to each child's emotional state and comfort level, ensuring a supportive and conducive learning atmosphere that encourages and challenges the swimmer just enough toward short-term objectives that keep their confidence up.

Supportive

Lauren is dedicated to nurturing young swimmers in a supportive environment, tailored to each child's unique pace and learning style, ensuring their emotional and physical security. She emphasizes individual attention and skillful reassurance, enabling effective learning and boosting confidence. Celebrating every achievement, big or small, Lauren motivates children to face challenges with the utmost support and grow in their swimming journey.

Holistic

Splash Mobile Swim Lessons prioritizes the comprehensive development of each child in swimming, encompassing not just physical skills like building coordination, breath control, floating, and the flutter kick, but also emotional and cognitive growth. Swimming gives children a wonderful opportunity to get to know their bodies, build endurance and resilience, and become empowered in learning a skill that has the potential to unlock a lifetime of all sorts of adventures.

Lauren is honored to provide private mobile swim lessons to the water babies of St. Petersburg, Florida. Looking forward to splashing with you soon!