Open chest hold Maintain eye contact Child sitting on edge of pool Parent in front of child Teacher behind parent Parent bends child at waist cues '1 2 3' and draws child gently into water Gentle submersion Parent and child participate
Make sure child is supported securely throughout activity to promote confidence
Child in open chest hold sitting on poolside. Parent draws child into water gently submerging on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be able to sit supported
Needs to be able to submerge