Open chest hold facing parent Maintain eye contact Children sitting along edge of pool or mat Parents lined up in water Teacher behind parents On cue '1 2 3' parent bends child at waist and draws child gently into water No submersion Parent and child participate
Ensure the child is supported securely throughout activity to promote 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