Free sitting Children lined up on side of pool Child extends arm across body to other arm placing hand on pool deck Child turns and slowly enters water on cue '1 2 3' with teacher support if needed
Child sits independently on side of pool, turns and enters pool independently
On mat lined up across pool On back kick on cue small fast kicks with Teacher Teacher to place hands over child's knees if needed
Gaining confidence and trust in Teacher
Child sitting on edge of mat Arms in streamline On cue child leans forward face entry into water towards Teacher Teacher assists as needed
Face entry when entering the water
Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding two hoops spaced apart Child holds breath and submerges blowing bubbles whilst walking through hoops
Building confidence to submerge fully
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)
Gaining confidence to blow water using mouth and nose
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
Simulating safety roll with partial body in water
Child standing on edge of mat or poolside Arms outstretched On cue child leans forward submerging fully into water towards Teacher turns and propels to safety Teacher supports as needed
Submerging from standing entry to water
Teacher moving around pool Palm hold with child Head submerged, Eyes to bottom of pool, Blowing bubbles, Feet off bottom Child stands with teacher support
Submerged moving through water in double palm hold
Teacher standing Single palm hold with child Head submerged Eyes looking to bottom of pool Blowing bubbles Feet off bottom Repeat with other hand Child stands with teacher support as needed
Submerged in single palm hold
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
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
Teacher moving backward with child in neck supported float
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
Submerging fully
Dive stick dropped to bottom of pool Child holds breath and submerges fully holding breath to retrieve dive stick Child blows air out as resurfacing to stand
Submerging to retrieve
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder Teacher support as needed
Child climbs up ladder with support