Child sitting on edge of pool Puts both hands on edge Turns body half way to slip into water while still holding onto edge of pool

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.

Child floats and changes positions every 3-5 seconds Can include ball, pencil, vertical, bridge

Front "i" swim (hands on legs) Roll body and shoulders 3 times On 3rd roll, roll to back to breathe Roll back in same side Repeat other side

Watch for correct hand placement (hands on top of legs/thighs) to encourage proper body position. If using a small dive ring, be sure child is holding it properly - palms to body and elbows straight. Child should kick consistently while rolling. Head should stay still while body and shoulders roll.

Use flippers to assist with propulsion if necessary.

On side, 1 arm forward holding triangle board & other arm on leg Kick on side Use 1 side for target distance, repeat other side One at a time, Island to deep end and back OR Length(s) of pool

Use flippers to assist with propulsion if necessary.

Arms forward holding triangle board, face in Kick on front for 3 Stroke with left arm & roll to side, kick for 3 Left arm recovers forward to board & face in for 3 Repeat right arm Repeat entire movement for target distance

Be sure child rolls shoulder and hips when rolling to side.

Use flippers to assist with propulsion if necessary.

Arms forward, face in Kick on front for 3 Pull with left arm & roll to side, kick for 3 Left arm recovers forward & face in for 3 Repeat right arm One at a time, Island to deep end and back OR Length(s) of pool

Be sure child rolls shoulder and hips when rolling to side.

Use flippers to assist with propulsion if necessary.

Stroke 3 alternating arms Breathe to side Repeat entire movement for target distance

Use flippers to assist with propulsion if necessary. Use fulcrums or paddles to focus on proper catch and pull.

Child kicks underwater to target distance One at a time, Island to teacher OR Island to island/stairs/pool edge OR Island to deep end

Use flippers to assist with propulsion if necessary.

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 holds railing as necessary Child walks up stairs