Child holds railing and teacher's hand Child walks down stairs to teacher

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Child walks across stairs No face in OR with bubbles OR face in water blowing bubbles & looking ahead At stairs, One at a time

Start on a step where child is comfortable but as deep in water as possible. Encourage child to walk without leaning legs against stairs and with as little assistance as possible.

Child with noodle around back, under arms Child glides on front with face in water, looking down One at a time

Start with shoulders in water so child pushes forward and does not "fall" in water.

Hands in front, arms straight but not over-extended Float on front

Watch for correct hand and arm placement (hands in front, arms straight but not over-extended) to encourage proper body position. If using a small dive ring, be sure arms are straight and reaching forward.

Hands in front holding equipment, arms straight but not over-extended Glide on front

Start with shoulders in water so child pushes forward and does not "fall" in water. Be sure child is holding triangle board properly - thumbs on bottom and other fingers on top, hands apart / close to outside corners of triangle board (simulating hand placement of pencil swim), arms straight.

Child lies on mat and kicks to teacher 1-2 children at a time

Be sure child's hips and legs are off the mat, in the water. Be sure child does not push mat down.

Teacher holds child on back Child glides on back with hands on top of legs/thighs

Watch for correct hand placement (hands on top of legs/thighs) to encourage long body position, arms straight.

All together Children lie on duck mat on front and kick

Be sure child's hips and legs are off the mat, in the water. Be sure child does not push mat down.

Child holds railing and/or teacher's hand as necessary Child walks up stairs to exit pool