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

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

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

Free sitting or standing poolside • Children lined up on side of pool • Child jumps into water and grabs onto noodle for support • Turns and propels to side • Choice submersion •

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

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 standing Bend at knees Child kangaroo jumps up and down to target distance Child holds breath and submerges fully blowing bubbles as landing jump

Teacher to demonstrate movement to child Child walking with hands in water Arms outstretched Moving arms from "i" to "v" position and front (palms facing outwards thumbs down  on out-sweep "i", palms facing inwards thumbs up on in-sweep "v") Child blowing on top of water Teacher assists as needed

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