- Getting Wet
- Parent and child sit on deck and get water on each other’s bodies by playing with toys, washcloths, sprinkling can or cups.
- Parent supports the child and encourages the student to kick the water while sitting on the edge of the pool.
- Water Entry
- Parent lifts the child into the water and submerges child to chin level.
- Parent places the child in hip straddle position and enters the pool using beach or steps.
- Explore the Pool
- Child moves around the pool to observe different depths and parts of the pool with close parental supervision.
- Parent places child in a face-to-face or side-to side position and travels around the teaching area.
- Child travels along the pool wall while parent provides support and supervision.
- Working on Cues
- Child responds to simple cues to respond such as 1-2-3-Go.
- Front Float with Support
- Child explores floating in a prone position with support from parents.
- Child’s face may be in or out of the water.
- Front Glide with Support
- Child explores gliding in a prone position with support from parent.
- Child’s face may be in or out of the water.
- Leg Action on Front with Support
- Parent moves the legs in a way that is natural and comfortable for the child, either alternating or simultaneous actions.
- Passing from Instructor to Parent
- On the parent’s cue, instructor will gently glide and release the child to the parent.
- Back Float with Support
- Child explores floating in a supine position with support from parents.
- Child’s ears may in or out of the water.
- Back Glide with Support
- Child explores gliding in a supine position with support from parent
- Child’s ears may be in or out of the water.
- Leg Action on Back with Support
- Parent moves backward gliding the child while moving legs in a natural and comfortable direction for the child.
- Blowing Bubbles
- Child explores moving light objects that float along the surface of the water with his/her mouth.
- Child explores blowing bubbles underwater with mouse and nose submerged.
- Underwater Exploration
- Child explores submerging mouth, nose and eyes underwater.
- Rolling from Back to Front with Support
- Child explores changing from back to front with support from parents.
- Rolling from Front to Back with Support
- Child explores changing from front to back with support from parents.
- Using a Lifejacket
- Parents are given information about how to properly choose a US Coast Guard approved PFD.
- Parents put a US Coast Guard approved PFD on the child.
- Water Safety Topics
- Importance of knowing first aid and CPR
- General water safety around the home
- Sun Safety
- Recreational water illnesses
- Water Exit/Lifting Out
- Parent lifts child out of the water, then exits the pool while maintaining supervision.
