Free standing Lined up on edge of pool Toes over edge Parent lined up in water in front of child Child jumps into water on cue '1 2 3 ' Submersion Child turns and propels back to poolside independently Parent observes while child participates
This is a water safety activity explain to children this is what they could do if they ever fell into a pool
Child enters water on cue '1 2 3' . Child turns and propels to side of pool
Need to be able to jump away form side of pool, turn and propel
Needs to be able to jump away from side of pool, turn and propel