Independent floating on back Lined up across pool One child at a time Arms at side Moving arms from "i" to "v" position and back (palms facing outwards thumbs down on "i", palms facing inwards thumbs up on "v") Teacher assists as needed Parent poolside
Thumbs up thumbs down or build a sandcastle and knock it down
Feeling the water while moving and floating independently
Needs to be able to automate one movement before introducing another
Needs to be able to automatically maintain a lying position on back while performing a sculling movement