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

Child standing Bend at knees Child kangaroo jumps up and down to target distance Child holds breath and submerges mouth as landing from jump

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

Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding two hoops spaced apart Child holds breath and submerges blowing bubbles whilst walking through hoops

Free sitting or standing • Lined up on edge of pool • On cue '1 2 3' child bends at waist and 'falls' into water on noodle • Teacher supports child on noodle

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

Back hold    Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back Release lower support of back Teacher moves backward low in water with child

On mat or with aid lined up across pool Moving backwards,kick on cue small fast kicks to Teacher Small fast kicks

Back hold • Teacher's hand under neck or back of head •Standing or moving backwards • Child rolls over and holds onto teacher's arm independently

Child lying on mat with legs over edge of mat On front Arms up over head Child rolls from front to back along mat with Teacher support

Provide child with support as needed

Child lying on mat with legs over edge of mat On front Arms up over head Child rolls independently from front to back along mat

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

Child sitting on edge of mat Arms in streamline On cue child leans forward face entry into water towards Teacher Teacher assists as needed

Child on front Arms outstretched Palm to palm hold with teacher Teacher standing Child blowing bubbles Teacher assists child to stand

Teacher supports child on front Palm grasp, child kicking with small fast kicks Teacher moving backwards Child with full face in the water blowing bubbles

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