Open chest hold Supported sitting on side of pool or mat Teacher behind parent Maintain eye contact Parent bends child at waist and draws child gently into water on cue '1 2 3' No submersion Parent and child participate
Children lined up on side of pool. Tell parent to let their child progress at his/her natural pace. Provide support as child needs it
Child in open chest hold sitting on poolside. Parent draws child into water on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be able to sit supported
Needs full participation of parent