Open chest hold Maintain eye contact Child sitting on edge of pool or mat Teacher behind parent Parent bends child at waist and on cue '1 2 3' draws child gently into water No submersion Parent and child participate
Ensure child is supported securely throughout activity to promote confidence. Tell parent to let child progress at own natural pace providing support as needed. Attempt this activity from mat first to build child's confidence
Child in open chest hold sitting on poolside or mat. Parent draws child into water on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be able to sit supported
Needs full participation of parent