Free standing Child at edge of pool facing rope Child submerges and moves towards rope independently on cue '1 2 3' Child holds rope unsupported Child turns on rope and returns Parent out of water
Provide child with support as needed Praise. Praise. Praise!
Child propels towards rope, grasps rope, turns and propels to safety
Needs to be able to release grip on command
Needs to be independent in the pool