Heads in the Water - P05

By Jennifer Mcphail

About this activity

Author: Jennifer Mcphail
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Phase: Reviewed Skills

Child floating on back unsupported Circle around teacher Place chin on chest Bend knees and sit up Feet on bottom of pool Fly around independently like an aeroplane Parent out of water

Have group alternate speed and spin in different directions. Flying can be performed in or out of water

Progression

Independent back floating with parent out of water

Development

Needs sufficient core muscle strength to move from lying to sitting. Needs to have automated chin on chest movement so focus can be on bending knees and sitting

Development in Water

Needs to have independent back float and able to stand from back position

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