Goldfish Swim School - Gowanus

Good luck to all the kiddos heading back to school this week! We want to hear all about it at the pool!

In honor of National Baby Safety Month, we want to open the conversation around all things water and baby safety. 😊 These important water safety facts are considered ones that every parent needs to know. Drowning is an awful thing for any parent to have to think about it, but being aware is a critical part of drowning prevention.

When it comes to our infants and babies, it's never too early to start thinking about water safety. So be aware of the facts and take preventative measures like draining all bathtubs, having locks on toilets and bathroom doors, enrolling your baby in swim lessons (ours begin at 4 months!) and talking with your pediatrician regularly about any safety questions you might have. 🧡

Swimming into September on a wave of imagination! 🌊 💫 🌊
We can't wait to see what fun will be had with this month's celebration theme, Pirates and Princesses 🏴‍☠️ 👑 These celebrations are another way for the schools to introduce elements of creativity and wonder into their lessons, which isn't only fun for kids, but helps them swim better too!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! We are closed today for the holiday but look forward to seeing everyone back in the pool soon. 😊

Remember, if you're celebrating today with some water-side fun be sure to actively practice water safety at all times. 🛟 Happy Labor Day!

We are closed for the weekend. Please enjoy the long weekend with your family 🧡💙

Many of us are still feeling the summer heat, making celebrating today even sweeter. Grab the umbrella and beach blanket - it's 🏖

Whether you're lucky enough to be heading to the beach today or maybe this weekend, remember to keep water safety in mind at all times. Always have an active Safer Swimmer Guardian, pay attention to signage on the beach, keep little ones within arm's reach, and use Coast Guard-approved life jackets! 😎

Did you know the Goldfish Swim School app gives you the ability to fully manage your family account, including adding guardians and swimmers, as well as your preferred contact information in case of emergency or class cancellations? 🤔 All in the palm of your hand!

You can also choose to provide view-only access to an additional guardian, allowing grandparents, aunts, and uncles to check out your kiddo’s progress on the go! Simply head over to the “Responsible Party” option within your “Account” tab and select “Send invite email”. 📧

There are so many ways to use the Goldfish Swim School app. Let us know if you’re currently using the app. 👇

At Goldfish Swim School, we don't just focus on the skills being learned and performed but behaviors, too! It can be just as important to let kiddos know that their "being" matters just as much as their "doing". Drop a ❤️ if you love this type of celebration and encouragement, too!

As a new school year approaches, or perhaps has even already begun, we know a trip to your local pediatrician might also be on the to-do list! You have enough to keep track of, so we teamed up with Goldfish Swim School's o-fish-al pediatrician, Dr. Molly, to create a list of questions to ask your pediatrician at your next visit! 😉

Pool floaties are not a layer of protection for your child when it comes to drowning prevention. ❌

We know that pool floaties can be fun and colorful, but it’s important to understand why pool floaties are not a safe choice for kiddos. In addition to being prone to breaking or slipping while in use, floaties also teach poor posture and incorrect swimming habits.

Depending on the child, floaties can either cause a false sense of confidence leading children to think that they can swim independently when they’re not yet ready or they can instill fear of swimming without them. Both of these scenarios can have negative effects on children. So swap out those pool floaties for a Coast Guard-approved life jacket and add a key layer of protection by enrolling in swimming lessons! 🧡

We’re a swim school created by parents, for parents. We know you have a ton of decisions to make when it comes to your kids. That’s why we set out to make one choice, where you send your kids to swim school, an easy one. 🧡

From easy-to-schedule, free make-up lessons to open enrollment that allows you to enroll anytime throughout the year. From our pediatrician-approved curriculum that not only teaches life-saving swim skills but also encourages kids’ confidence and self-esteem, to our play-based approach that produces results while being fun. 🐠

There are so many reasons why tens of thousands of parents choose a Goldfish Swim School every day. If you’re looking to enroll your kiddo in swim lessons, we hope you’ll consider us as your top choice and allow us to show you what the Golden Experience is all about! 🌟

You know we couldn't resist sharing some silly ocean finspired jokes on National Tell A Joke Day! 😉 We're always looking for more jokes to tickle our funny fins, so we want to hear from you. Share one of your favorites in the comment below - but don't give away the answer!! Let's see how many we can guess. 🤔

Round of applause for Rachel for being our Employee of the Month 👏 👏 👏
Congratulations Rachel!

Is your little one getting ready to start a new school year? Maybe they're heading back to the pool as well or starting swim lessons for the first time. Bubbles and Freeya aren't only here to help welcome little fish back to school, back to pool they're also here to help with some of the things that can go along with new experiences! 💫

Freeya is one who knows how to go with the flow, and she can be a swimsational buddy for your little one if they're nervous about meeting a new teacher (in the pool or in the classroom)! Remind them that it's okay to feel nervous or scared, grownups feel those feelings too, but change can be a really wonderful thing and an amazing opportunity for things like new Golden memories and even fintastic friendships! 😉

Share your back to school or back to pool, date in the comments below so Bubbles and Freeya can send a special greeting! 🧡

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It’s time for a Mini Lesson Monday highlight! 🤗

Today, we’re focusing on some Mini Lesson milestones. From singing to gliding, climbing and playing, to getting their face wet and going underwater, these inchstones are big milestones for our Minis!! 🌟

Every lesson, we work toward these important milestones with you and your little fish to help them build their muscle memory and introduce them to the water in a way that is gentle, positive, and encouraging.

What milestones is your Mini working on now? Let us know so we can Celebrate with you! 🧡

Bubbles is building up his book stack and settling in for a long day of reading (after a good swim, of course). 😉 It's National Book Lovers Day and we're celebrating by reading all of Bubbles and his buddies' go-to books. Can you guess what they are? Share your guesses along with what book (or books!) you're going to read today. 📚

It’s never too early to start training!

One of the best things about summer is that we get so much more time to spend with friends and family! 🤗 What is one of your family's favorite things to do during the summer? 🏖️

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Thanks for your patience!

Our buddy Sloan is always around to help make learning fun and manageable! 🐢

Sloan reminds us that learning something new can feel awfully big, and breaking it into smaller steps helps! We all know that Sloan is one silly sea turtle who’s always ready to play, but he reminds us that sometimes we can feel tired (especially when working hard!) and it’s okay to rest and take a break. happy 😌

Is Sloan one of your favorite buddies? Let us know in the comments! 💫

Grab your crayons, markers, colored pencils, and pens - it’s National Coloring Book Day! 🖍️

This simple screen-free activity will always be one of our favorites. It’s perfect for road trips and summer vacations, breezy summer mornings or lazy beach days. We love seeing where kiddos’ imaginations will take them when they pick up a new coloring book. Drop your favorite coloring book-inspired emoji in the comments if you love this activity too! 😊

Meet Coach Mika!

As we wrap up the month, it's time to give a shoutout to some of our favorite heroes - lifeguards! 🛟

We're overflowing with gratitude for the finomenal lifeguards at our school who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our kids during swim sessions. Your dedication is truly invaluable, and we couldn't do what we do without you! 😊

To lifeguards everywhere, thank you for making beach and pool days not only enjoyable but also safe. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed! Tag a lifeguard below to spread the love and appreciation! 🧡

Sensory play has so many amazing benefits for babies and toddlers. It's one reason why we chose to incorporate it into our swim lesson curriculum with our Mini Lessons! ✨

From helping babies to develop cognitive learning, to helping with their emotional, physical, and social development, there is truly so much to love about sensory play. 🤗 If you have some favorite tips, tools, or toys that support sensory play, we'd love to learn more about them!

We want to hear from you! How have your child's swim skills come in handy this summer? 🏖️

Maybe they've made family vacations that much better, increased your peace of mind, added more fun to your kiddo's splash days, or even helped in a serious situation.

If your child's swim skills have come in handy this summer, we want to hear about it! 😊

Did you know that learning how to roll onto your back is one of the 5 water safety must-knows?

This is an important foundational skill for kids to learn because, in a water emergency, they might not always have a wall or ladder nearby. Learning how to safely roll over onto their backs and float allows them to conserve energy and catch their breath.

Let us know if this is a skill you're practicing with your kiddos this summer! 🦦

We’re not sure if Mattie needs a formal introduction since everyone already knows and loves him ❤️❤️❤️

When we think about water safety, many of us think of things like jumping in feet first, checking water conditions, and keeping pools fenced and locked - all great things to be thinking of! 🏖

How about swimsuits, though? Yep, swimsuit color is a very important piece of your child's water safety since shades of blue, light, and pastel colors can be extremely difficult to spot underwater (even in water that is calm and uncrowded).

So instead, opt for neon and bright colors like red, orange, and yellow! ❤️🧡💛