Smart Moves Swim - Parent and Child - 4-14 months / Lesson 01

Smart Moves Swim - Parent and Child - 4-14 months / Lesson 01

Equipment
  • Baby demo doll
  • Kickboard - small
  • Mat - large
  • Floating toy
  • Mirror
  • Bucket of balls

Welcome

1.  This Is The Way - P01
In a circle around teacher Action hold - face to face OR both facing forward Complete actions in song lyrics

Today's Skills

2.  Kickboards - P01
Child on kickboard with parent holding face to face OR at side All moving in a circle and child kicking At end of song, parent and child spin around

3.  Kickboards - P02
Child on kickboard with parent holding face to face OR at side Line formation Child pushes off wall and kicks

4.  Humpty Dumpty - P01
Child on pool edge facing parent Hold child under arms Parent assists child to tip forward into water No submersion

5.  Big Mat Songs
Children sit on mat facing parent All moving in a circle while turning mat Sing each song At end of each song, children tip forward and glide to parent

6.  Back Glide - P01 "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
Teacher holds mirror up under tunnel Parent with child on back All moving in a circle and sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" Use back hold appropriate for skill level Encourage child to look at mirror Continue in circle to repeat

Goodbye

7.  If You're Happy And You Know It - P01
In a circle around teacher Action hold - face to face OR both facing forward Complete actions in song lyrics

Skill levels: Level A