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

Children sitting on side of pool  Small fast kicking Teacher hand over the knee

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

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

From standing position child leans forward Head submerged looking to bottom of pool Legs rise Create "X" "Y" "l" with body Child stands Teacher supports if needed

Teacher moving around pool Single palm hold with child Head submerged Eyes to bottom of pool Blowing bubbles Feet off bottom Child stands with teacher support as needed Repeat with other hand Small fast kicks

Free standing Eyes looking down Using aid, lean frontwards to front float Small fast kicking to teacher

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

Back hold Countdown to release on cue "1,2,3" Independent floating on back  Teacher support as needed

Independent floating on back  Teacher support as needed Child's arms and legs in an 'X', 'Y' and 'I' formation

Free standing Child leans back gently onto back float, chin up Teacher supports child on nape of neck Child small fast kicks Teacher assist child to stand

Free standing Child leans back gently onto back float, chin up Teacher supports child on nape of neck Child kicks with Teacher's hand over child's knees Teacher cues 1,2,3 to release Child stands

Child standing poolside Child jumps to Teacher Teacher assists child to back float

Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder