Turning - P04

By Jennifer Mcphail

About this activity

Author: Jennifer Mcphail
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Phase: Reviewed Skills

Open chest hold Children lined up on pool edge Parent lined up in front of child Teacher behind parent Parent bends child at waist and 'falls' into water on cue '1 2 3' No submersion Parent assists in turning by rotating child around in their hands to face the edge Parent and child participate

This is a water safety activity encourage parents to explain to their child what they are doing 'In, Turn, Hold'

Progression

Parent bends child at waist and assists in rotating child after entry to water with no submersion on cue '1 2 3'

Development

Needs to be able to sit and bend voluntarily

Development in Water

Needs to be able to rotate in water with full support