Certified ISR Instructor
ISR Beaumont - Empowering Water Safety
Welcome to a nurturing swim environment where tiny hearts learn big skills.
Welcome to ISR Beaumont's Swim Lessons in Southeast Texas!
Hello, I'm Megan Pounders, your dedicated ISR swim instructor based in Southeast Texas. I specialize in offering Infant Self-Rescue lessons that instill life-saving swimming skills in our little ones. With over 6 years of experience and a mission to create a safe and caring environment for your child, I am committed to nurturing their confidence and independence in the water. At Mrs. Megan Pounders, we believe in teaching tiny hearts big skills, ensuring your child's safety while fostering a love for swimming.
Located in Southeast Texas, I am here to serve your family and surrounding areas with personalized and trustworthy ISR lessons. My approach focuses on equipping children with essential water survival abilities while building trust and instilling a sense of security. Let's work together to make every swim lesson a rewarding experience for your little swimmer. Reach out today to start your child's ISR journey with Mrs. Megan Pounders!
Located in Southeast Texas, I am here to serve your family and surrounding areas with personalized and trustworthy ISR lessons. My approach focuses on equipping children with essential water survival abilities while building trust and instilling a sense of security. Let's work together to make every swim lesson a rewarding experience for your little swimmer. Reach out today to start your child's ISR journey with Mrs. Megan Pounders!
FAQs
Why are lessons 5 days per week and for only 10 minutes?
The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for
young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second,
most children have fairly short attention spans and will not be able to focus on the task for longer and
we want to take advantage of the best time for learning. A third reason is that, though the pool
temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body
temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be losing body heat. Instructors check students
regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.
Will my child fear the water because of lessons?
There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet
skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program
that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like
sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR.
Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot
be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.
How do you teach them to hold their breath?
Breath holding skills are taught beginning with the first lesson. We shape breath control using highly
effective positive reinforcement techniques. We continue to reinforce these breath-holding techniques
throughout every lesson.
Can you really teach a child who is not verbal how to swim?
Yes. Consider that children learn to sit, crawl and walk before they learn to speak. Because we teach
through sensori-motor learning, verbal skills are not required for a child to acquire Self-Rescue skills. We
are able to communicate with our students through touch and positive reinforcement while striving to
set our students up for success every step of the way.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us to learn more about our offerings.