Fishes in the Middle - P04

By Jennifer Mcphail

About this activity

Author: Jennifer Mcphail
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Phase: Reviewed Skills

Harness hold inside circle Open chest or hip hold outside circle One child in the middle while others hold hands to form a circle Teacher passes child to parent waiting on outside of circle moving under raised arms of children in circle Submersion Parent and child participate

Child should be in secure harness hold when passing under circle Ensure smooth transfer between parent and teacher

Progression

Child passes from parent to teacher. Submersion

Development

Needs to have core strength to maintain body position

Development in Water

Needs to be able to submerge

Lyrics
  • Fishes in the middle
  • Fishes in the sea
  • (Child's name) in the middle
  • Trying to swim free
  • Fishes in the middle
  • Fishes in the sea
  • You’re the best swimmer I've ever seen