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

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

Child sitting on edge of mat Arms outstretched On cue child leans forward submerging fully into water Propels to Teacher Teacher assists 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 standing Bend at knees Teacher holding two hoops spaced apart Child holds breath and submerges blowing bubbles whilst walking through hoops

Free standing • Children at edge of pool facing rope • One child at a time • Child moving themselves along the rope

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

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

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 standing • Lined up across the pool • Child bouncing up and down • Submersion • Parent poolside

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

Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder