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

One child free standing in the middle of circle • Other children free standing holding hands to form circle • Child in middle propels under circle to outside of circle • Submersion • 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

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

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

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

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

Noodle hold • Random configuration around pool • Child brings knees up and turns independently in a circle • Choice submersion

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

With support or free standing • Lined up across pool • Child submerges towards rope independently on cue '1 2 3' • Child holds rope unsupported submerging

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 front floats Child attempts to roll to back Teacher assists with roll

Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder