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

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

Free standing • Lined up on edge of pool • Child jumps into water on cue '1 2 3' with noodle around body for support • Turns and propels back to side of pool and climbs out • Submersion •

Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding two hoops spaced apart Child holds breath and submerges blowing bubbles whilst walking through hoops

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    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

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

Independently noodle hold • Teacher at one end as Mr Wolf • Child lined up across opposite end of pool • Moving forward and quickly changing direction

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

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

Children sitting on a mat Small fast kicking Teacher hand over the knee

On mat or with aid lined up across pool Lying on front Kick on cue small fast kicks with Teacher holding the mat

Teacher supports child on front Palm grasp, child kicking with small fast kicks Child submerged blowing bubbles Teacher moving backwards

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 One child at a time Child ascends ladder