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

At stairs Follow actions in lyrics

At stairs Children blow bubbles Balls pop out from bucket underwater Teacher pours some water over each child's head to get face wet Children walk on stairs to collect balls and put back in bucket

As soon as balls pop out, sweep all balls with your arms to stairs to keep children from swimming off.

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

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

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.

Child with noodle around back, under arms Child kicks propulsively with face in water, looking down One at a time

Watch for bubbles and proper head position while kicking. Physically manipulate legs to practice proper kicking motion.

Hands in front holding equipment, arms straight but not over-extended Kick 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.

For more advanced swimmers, hold a toy or ring instead of a triangle board.

Hands in front, arms straight but not over-extended Kick on front through hoop

Always have child start by reaching hands forward. Watch for correct hand placement (pencil - hands in front OR "i" - hands on top of legs/thighs) and straight arms to encourage proper body position.

Jump in from edge One at a time

Pick up object from bottom At stairs or island One at a time

Start with child sitting on stairs, toy at feet, work through progressions: 1) reach for toy, 2) with bubbles, 3) with face in when ready.

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