Free standing One child at a time Child turns to enter backwards down ladder

Children sitting on side of pool  Small fast kicking Teacher hand over the knee

Children sitting on side of pool  Small fast kicking Teacher hand over the knee

Children sitting on a mat Small fast kicking Teacher hand over the knee

Cheek to cheek Teacher moving backward with child Child supported on back with head on Teacher's shoulder

Child standing Bend at knees Child holds breath as mouth is on or under water line Child stands

Child standing Bend at knees Child places left ear on water then right ear on water Repeat ears on water encouraging children to have lips and nose in water Child blows air out on water to stand

Ears on water, lips in water

Child standing Bend at knees Child holds breath and submerges mouth and holds for 3 seconds Child blows air out as mouth exits water to stand

Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding dive stick below surface of water Child holds breath and submerges mouth and holds breath to retrieve dive stick Child blows air out as mouth exits water to stand

Front hold  Eye to eye contact  Teacher moves backward with child

Extended front hold  Eye to eye contact  Teacher moves backward with child  On cue '1 2 3' child blows on or in water (using mouth and nose)

Extended front hold over noodle (or similar) Eye to eye contact  Teacher moves backward with child

Child sitting on edge of mat Arms outstretched On cue child leans forward into water towards Teacher Teacher assists child

Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder Teacher support as needed