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'
Child sits independently on side of pool, turns and enters pool with teacher assistance
One child free standing in the middle of circle • Other children free standing holding hands to form circle • Child in middle walks under circle to outside of circle • No Submersion
Child walks from inside to outside of circle with teacher support if needed
Free standing • In circle around teacher • Follow actions to lyrics
Child follows actions.
Front hold • Maintain eye contact • One child at a time • Teacher moving backwards child moving forwards • On cue '1 2 3 under' teacher gently lowers support of child allowing submersion • Teacher gently brings child up out of water
Child held in front hold. Teacher moving backward. Submerge on cue '1 2 3 under'
Extended front hold over noodle Eye to eye contact Teacher moves backward with child On cue '1 2 3' Teacher draws child in and out Repeat
Experiencing movement in water over noodle
Extended front hold over noodle Eye to eye contact Teacher moves backward with child Child blowing bubbles
Blowing bubbles over noodle
Child on front Arms outstretched Palm to palm hold with teacher Teacher standing Child blowing bubbles Teacher assists child to stand
Submerged in double palm hold
Noodle hold • Child in connected noodle • Random configuration around pool • Child independently turns around in a circle in noodle • Teacher supports as needed
Child's chest on connected noodle. Child moves around in circle independently. Teacher close by
Child on their front in an extended arm hold Kick on cue small fast kicks as teacher moves backwards
Kicking in supported hold
Child on their front in an extended arm hold (under armpits) Kick on cue small fast kicks as teacher moves backwards Child blows bubbles as they move through the water
Face in water blowing bubbles whilst kicking
Loose harness hold • Lined up across pool • Teacher releases child towards rope on cue '1 2 3' • Child holds rope unsupported • No submersion
Teacher directs child towards rope. Child holds rope unsupported
Back hold Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back Maintain support of back Teacher stands or moves backward low in water with child
Neck supported float
Back hold Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back Release lower support of back Teachers arms extended, drawing child in to chest and repeating
Neck supported float with movement
Cheek to cheek hold • Teacher standing • Child lying on back with looser hold • Teacher extends arm • Child rolls over onto arm with support
Child 'rolls' onto teacher's arm with support
Free sitting • Lined up on edge of pool or mat facing teacher • Maintain eye contact • Child bends at waist and 'falls' into water on cue '1 2 3' • Open chest hold • Submersion • Teacher assists in turning by rotating child around in their hands to face edge • Child holds edge
Teacher assists in rotating child after entry to water with submersion
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder Teacher support as needed
Child climbs up ladder with support