Child squatting poolside Toes over edge Arms in streamline On cue child guides self with hands first into and under water kicking through hoops (held by Teacher) Child maintains streamline and kicks to target distance

Free standing  Lined up across pool   Arms in streamline Independent on front  to wall (or target distance)

Left arm outstretched holding aid Left ear resting on upper arm (face turned on side) Right palm resting on right thigh Small fast kicks to target distance Change arms and repeat

Ear on arm or shoulder

Left arm outstretched holding aid Left ear resting on upper arm (face turned on side) Right palm resting on right thigh Roll to front single arm streamline Small fast kicks Blowing Eyes down When breath required roll to left side and breathe Continually repeat to target distance Change arms and repeat

Blow and roll, ear on arm

Lying poolside on pool edge Simulate single arm stroking and breathing action Just before thumb touches thigh at exit roll hips for breath Head back in water before arm passes face Change sides and repeat

Roll to breathe

Using aid practice single stroking and breathing action whilst walking to target distance Change arms and repeat

Ear on arm to breathe

Using aid practice single stroking and breathing action Finger tip entry Small fast kicks to target distance Change arms and repeat

Roll to breathe

Free standing Discuss gently blowing from nose Teacher circulating Child somersaults independently and regains stand 

Free standing One child at a time Child holds onto side of pool and pulls themselves up and onto the side using own strength