Heads in the Water - P02

By Jennifer Mcphail

About this activity

Author: Jennifer Mcphail
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Phase: Reviewed Skills

Cheek to cheek hold on back Harness hold on front Circle around teacher Parent and child facing inward Looser hold so child can sit up themselves Full support of parent Fly around in a circle Parent and child participate

Have group alternate speed and spin in different directions. As child reaches stage of wanting to sit upright encourage this action by helping to do so. Loosen hold on child to allow more free exploration of movement

Progression

Parent has looser cheek to cheek hold

Development

Head righting reflex may prevent a child's ability to lie flat. If this arises place one hand in mid back region and this should allow the head to lie flat

Development in Water

Needs to have buoyancy in water

Lyrics
  • Heads in the water
  • Nose to the sky
  • Sit straight up like there's water in your eye
  • Fly around your partner like an aeroplane
  • And come into land and do it all again