Supported sitting Lined up on edge of pool or mat facing parent Teacher behind parent Maintain eye contact Child bends at waist and 'falls' into water on cue '1 2 3' No submersion Open chest hold Parent assists in turning by rotating child around in their hands to face poolside Parent and child participate
Prompt child to cue themself
Parent assists in rotating child after entry to water with no submersion on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be able to sit and bend voluntarily
Needs to be able to rotate in water with full support