Child supported on back Parent's hand under neck or back of head Circle around teacher Parent and child facing inward Child floating on back Place chin on chest bend knees and sit up Harness hold Fly around with parent Parent and child participate
Have group alternate speed and spin in different directions. Loosen hold on child to allow more free exploration of movement. Flying can be performed in or out of water
Child lying on back with one hand support leading to independent float
Needs sufficient muscle strength to move from lying to sitting. Needs to have automated chin on chest movement so focus can be on bending knees and sitting
Needs to be able to have more feeling of buoyancy in water