Open chest hold. Supported sitting Lined up on edge of pool Parent in water Teacher behind parent Parent guides child into water onto noodle on cue '1 2 3' Parent and child participate
"Hands ready" to prompt child to grasp noodle before entering water
Child entering from side of pool. Parent guides child into water onto noodle
Needs to be able to sit and bend from the waist
Needs to be able to balance on noodle with full parent support