Child holds railing as necessary Child walks down stairs

Face in & hold breath Hold knees to chest, tuck in chin (curl up body as if a ball) for 3-5 seconds One at a time

Allow child to push off island and go into ball float with minimal / without assistance.

Face in & blow bubbles Hold knees to chest, tuck in chin (curl up body as if a ball) Blow bubbles as long as possible or until sunk to bottom & push up One at a time Depending on child's buoyancy assistance may be required for child to descend

Give a GENTLE push to help child start to sink. If child is staying afloat, it probably means that they are not blowing bubbles / exhaling properly. Remind child to make a noise (say "oooo", "eeee", or "hum") to blow bubbles.

One child at a time Child lies on top of noodle (noodle across chest & under arms) Face in & hold breath Look down, let arms & legs hang down, float Use core and lift head & exhale Inhale at surface Return to float position

Child's hands on top of legs/thighs Kick on back for target distance No support

Watch for correct hand placement (hands on top of legs/thighs) to encourage proper body position, arms straight. If using a small dive ring, be sure child is holding it properly - palms to body and arms straight.

Use flippers to strengthen kick.

Hands on top of legs/thighs Kick on front Island to teacher and back, Island to island/stairs

Watch for correct hand placement (hands on top of legs/thighs) to encourage proper body position, arms straight. If using a small dive ring, be sure child is holding it properly - palms to body and arms straight.

Use flippers to strengthen kick.

Hands on top of legs/thighs Float on front Rollover to back Rollover to front One at a time

Watch for correct hand placement (hands on top of legs/thighs) to encourage proper body position, arms straight. If using a small dive ring, be sure child is holding it properly - palms to body and arms straight.

Hands on top of legs/thighs Glide on front Rollover to back Glide on back Rollover to front One at a time

Watch for correct hand placement (hands on top of legs/thighs) to encourage proper body position, arms straight. If using a small dive ring, be sure child is holding it properly - palms to body and arms straight.

Child swims to log Pulls self up and OVER, swims to island Child swims UNDER log to return to point of entry

Teacher designs obstacles with mat(s) and/or toys Child swims to and crosses obstacles

Adjust distance of swims according to child's ability.

Child puts elbows up on deck Pulls body up to lie down on tummy Puts knee up on deck and climbs out