MINI 1
What is the age range for M1?
4-15 months, or once they can hold their head up unassisted.
What is the age range for M2?
16-35 months
True or False: Instructors must wait for all swimmers to arrive before starting class.
FALSE!
Don't waste any class time. Start the first Goldfish ride as soon as the first swimmer arrives.
What are your three song choices for the Sea Otter Back Float?
"Chin Up, Tummy Up"
"Twinkle, Twinkle"
"ABCs"
What toys do we rotate for sensory time on the fishy mat?
sensory balls: green week
rings: purple week
stacking cups: orange week
How many times do you turn and say "Hi Bubbles" before returning to the wall?
3
Which M3 skills have songs?
Sea Otter Back Float & Crab Pinches
Name the 3 welcome songs and sing 1!
Welcome, welcome everyone
Welcome song
Who is here today
List all 5 M1 verbal cues.
"Kick, Kick, Kick"
"Pull, Pull, Pull"
"NAME, ready, go"
"Hi Bubbles"
"Big Breath"
Which skill uses the verbal cues "Eyes Down" and/or "Bubbles, Bubbles"?
Superman Glide
List the 4 Golden Safety Rules.
1. Stay on the fish kickboard, step, or island when waiting for turns.
2. No splashing or putting your head in when it's not your turn.
3. Keep your hands to yourself.
4. Respect your teacher and classmates.
Name the 3 goodbye songs and sing 1!
If You're Happy and You Know It
It's Time to Say Goodbye
Open Shut Them
What is the fun skill alternative for the slide?
Tunnel w/the big mat. Practice your back floats and glides!
Explain and demonstrate Superman Glide for M2.
Side-to-side hold on your hip. Send your swimmer to the island or teacher. Glide along the surface to work on buoyancy and independence. Use verbal cues!
How many M3 Fun Skill options are there? Name them all!
1. Feed the fish kickboards
2. Retrieve object from bottom
3. Red Light - Green Light kicking game
4. Kicking on large mat
5. "Bubbles Says"
What three songs are used for Wall Safety Skills in M2 and M3?
Crabs Go Pinching, Crocodile Crocodile, and Humpty Dumpty
Name and demonstrate the new M1 holds.
Cuddle Hold, V Hold, Baby Boat Hold, Baby Barbell Hold
How do you find out what your fun skill of the week is?
Listen for it during pre-shift! The DS leading pre-shift will announce it when explaining the weekly colors/skills.
What does this symbol mean: [P]
Name the 6 M3 skills that have them!
Flutter Kicking, Conditioning & Dips, Sea Otter Back Float, Pulling Paddle, Jump & Turn Safety Skills, Rollover Safety Skills
Which 8 activities have songs accompanying them?
Greeting, Kicking, Pulling Paddle, Swings & Sways, Sensory Time on Fishy Mat, Sea Otter Back Float, Fun Skills, Goodbye