At Little Flippers we use a lot of Key Phrases for children to associate with their actions. It keeps it fun and easy to remember. We aim for instructors to use the same Key Phrases to keep the program consistent.
Monkey Cheeks
The phrase used to describe taking in a breath and holding it. It is challenging for young student to understand how to hold their breath, however by puffing out their cheeks they will natural hold their breath to make the proper face. This association is very helpful in leading to successful submersions. “Show me your monkey cheeks!”
