Child holds railing and teacher's hand Child walks down stairs to teacher
Child walks down with teacher assistance
At stairs Follow actions in lyrics
Child at stairs
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.
Glide
Hands in front, arms straight but not over-extended Kick 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.
Kick
Use flippers to strengthen kick.
Kick on front with head up (no face in) One at a time OR 2 at a time, Island to teacher and back OR Island to island/stairs/pool edge
Kick on front with head up (no face in)
Glide on back One at a time OR 2 at a time, Island to teacher and back OR Island to island/stairs/pool edge "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", "ABC", or student choice
Glide on back
Children float on back with PFDs Each child holds another by handle of PFD to link everyone together Teacher tows "train" All at a time
If a child needs assistance staying on back, put closest to teacher. Child at end (caboose) can kick.
Train - each child holds another to link together and all glide on back
Swim without goggles using highest level progression and distance One at a time, Island to teacher and back OR Island to deep end and back OR Length(s) of pool
Swim without goggles using highest level progression and distance
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.
Lie on mat and kick
Jump in from edge One at a time
Unassisted
Child holds railing and/or teacher's hand as necessary Child walks up stairs to exit pool
Child walks up with teacher assistance