Harness hold Random configuration Child drops stick in water Parent releases hold on cue '1 2 3' Child attempts to pick up stick independently Parent and child participate
Ensure parent lets child progress at own pace Provide support as child needs it Encourage child to blow bubbles while retrieving stick
Child in harness hold. Child drops stick in shallow water. Choice submersion to retrieve
Needs to be able to grasp and hold
Needs to be able to submerge