Breathing Skills
Mouth closed underwater
Blowing mouth bubbles
Open eyes underwater
Body Positioning Skills
Comfortable in Front Float (face in water)
Relaxed on back - Back Float with help
Comfortable submersions
Superman Pass to teacher
Rolls with help: Front-to-Back & Back-to-Front
Arm Pattern Skills
Reaching for toys
Arms on float mats
Scooping arms
Leg Pattern Skills
Straight leg (Flutter) Kick - straight legs instead of bicycling legs
-when on a mat, in a Front Float position, or during Superman Pass
Relaxed legs in Back Float
Safety/Advanced Skills
Willing to swim to teacher - Superman pass
Follows direction from teacher
Does not cry
Waits for "Ready, Set, Go" prompt
Crawling or walking on large mats - balance/core
Will grab objects underwater - just below the surface
Will grab hold of wall instead of pushing away
Climb out - elbow, elbow, tummy, knee, knee
Uses Slide with help
Contact us!
Star Fish Swim School
Kelli Dunfee, Aquatic Director
Phone: (509) 783-5465 x123
Email: kelli@pacific.clinic
