Child holds railing as necessary Child walks down stairs

On side, 1 arm forward & 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, 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.

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

Child kicks and sculls with hands to keep head above water One at a time OR Two at a time OR All at a time / together

Rollover from front to back and back to front One at a time OR Two at a time, Island to teacher and back OR Island to deep end and back

Work on rolling from front to back (easier, what PFD is designed to do) as well as back to front (more difficult, going against what PFD is designed to do).

Discuss when and how to use PFDs. Discuss when to use H.E.L.P. and Huddle positions. Practice both in water and/or after falling off mat ("boat"). One at a time OR All at a time / 2 at a time

First practice at island, then jump off edge or fall off boat and practice .

Swim through waves with PFDs All at a time / together, Island to deep end and back

Change direction in water, swim back to point of entry One at a time

Encourage child to change direction / turn around while face is OUT of the water.

Child on pool edge Jump in Change direction in water, swim back to point of entry One at a time

Child climbs out of pool using ladder