Free sitting Children lined up on side of pool One at a time Child extends arm across body to other arm placing hand on pool deck Teacher assists child to turn and slowly enter water on cue '1 2 3'

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

On mat or with aid lined up across pool Lying on front Kick on cue small fast kicks with Teacher holding the mat

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

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

Back hold    Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back (refer teaching gem) Teachers arms extended, drawing child in to chest and repeating

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

Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding hoop Child holds breath and submerges mouth to step through hoop Child blows air out as stepping through hoop to stand

Child full body lying on mat On front Arms at side Child rolls from front to back along mat with Teacher support

Provide child with support as needed

Child full body lying on mat On front Arms at side Child independently rolls from front to back along mat

Provide child with support as needed

Child standing on mat Arms outstretched On cue and holding breath, child jumps into water towards Teacher Teacher submerges child's mouth on entry to blow bubbles

Free standing One child at a time Child holds onto side of pool and pulls themselves up and onto the side using own strength Teacher to assist as needed