101 Cool Pool Games for Children:
Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All
Levels (SmartFun Activity Books) by
Kim Rodomista
Pool Fun & Games
The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and
it’s never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above
contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games — from
variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a
Bottle — are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play
over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child’s
overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water
walking and jumping and balance activities.

Personal Review: 101 Cool Pool Games for Children: Fun and
Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels (SmartFun Activity Books) by
Kim Rodomista
Reviewed by Tammy Petty Conrad for Reader Views (6/07)
It's summer time and every kid is begging to hang out at the neighborhood
pool. As cool as it is, they can sometimes run out of fun things to do before
they are ready to return indoors. This is where "101 Cool Pool Games for
Children" comes in. You probably remember playing "Marco Polo" from
your own childhood. But do you know "Piranha Tag" or "Snatch the Bait?"
There is no chance your kids will not have fun and still be safe when you
bring this book to the pool along with your snacks and sunscreen.
As a certified fitness instructor, the author, Kim Rodomista, looks at pool
time as a healthy way to play and get exercise. She has organized the
games in ways to show how many players are involved, what props might
be necessary, if there is any physical contact involved and what skill level
is required. The appropriate icons are listed with each game. The list is
also categorized by whether they are imagination, individual, out-of-the-
pool, racing, tag or team games. They are even indexed by group size for
your convenience. There are games for every size pool and are
appropriate for ages four and older.
I love the idea of the book and can imagine almost as many uses for it as
there are games! What if you are planning a pool birthday party and need
some activities to keep everyone happy till the cake arrives, or, if you have
signed up to be a camp counselor for the summer, or, you are just tired of
diving for toys in the pool? Older children will want to thumb through this to
pick their own games.
The author has also provided a section with water exercises to keep
parents busy once their children are busy with "Underwater Rugby." As
much as I love lounging in the pool, I can't help but feel slightly decadent.
Now I can workout and be redeemed from my laziness, although I'm not
sure how funny I'll look doing the "Popcorn" down the length of the pool
and back.
As a future teacher, Rodomista caught my attention with the Albert
Einstein quote, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." I find "101
Cool Pool Games for Children" provides the necessary knowledge to pick
appropriate and safe pool games and also perks up my imagination when
it has been fried by the sun. Now it's time to dig out my swimsuit and start
splashing!
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