Free standing One child at a time Child turns to enter backwards down ladder
Child climbing backward down ladder
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
Feeling water whilst moving and blowing
On front Child arms over noodle (single or group) 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") Small fast kicks Teacher holding noodle
Feeling water whilst moving and floating with noodle
On front Child arms over noodle (single or group) 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") Small fast kicks Blowing bubbles with full face in water Teacher holding noodle
Blowing bubbles and face in water whilst feeling water, moving and floating
Teacher moving around pool Single palm hold with child Head submerged Eyes looking to bottom of pool Blowing bubbles Feet off bottom Child stands with teacher support as needed Repeat with other hand
Submerged in single palm hold moving through water
Discuss with child that the teacher will on cue release them to an independent float Single palm hold with child Head submerged Eyes looking to bottom of pool Blowing bubbles Feet off bottom Teacher standing removes single palm hold on cue Teacher counts 1,2,3, stand Child stands Repeat with other hand
Removing single palm hold to independent floatation
From standing position child leans forward Head submerged looking to bottom of pool Legs rise Independent float Teacher counts 1,2,3, stand Child stands
Independent floatation
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
Back hold Countdown to release on cue "1,2,3" Independent floating on back Teacher support as needed
Cued release to independent float
Supported standing on mat Teachers and children around mat Teacher bends child at waist and assists to somersault on mat
Gaining confidence
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 front floats Child attempts to roll to back Teacher assists with roll
Rolling to back for safety
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
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder
Child climbs up ladder independently