📋 Step 1: Our Class
Child’s name and level
Instructor’s name
Day, time and pool location
Best way to reach the instructor or office
When the school gives progress updates
Session end date
🗣️ Step 2: Before Class, What to Share
What helps my child A song, a comfort object, praise style or a calm cue.
Fears or past experiences Water on the face, deep water, a past scare or a long break.
Today’s news Poor sleep, a cold, a rough morning or something new at home.
Health needs Confirm the school’s forms are current. Share changes with the school.
Keep it to a minute Let the instructor get back to watching the pool.
❓ Step 3: Five Check-In Questions
1. What can my child do on their own now? Answer: ______________________
2. What is the next skill, and why? Answer: ______________________
3. What is holding progress back? Answer: ______________________
4. What can we practice between classes? Answer: ______________________
5. What do you want to see before the next level? Answer: ______________________
📈 Step 4: Skills Snapshot
Tip: write what the instructor says in their words so you can compare notes next time.
🏠 Step 5: Home Practice Plan
One skill only Pick the skill the instructor named.
Two playful minutes Bubbles, a song or a floating toy game, then stop on a win.
Adult within arm’s reach At all times in or near water, including the bath.
Ask what to leave for class Do not practice skills the instructor wants to teach first.
Children are never alone in or near water. If a child is in trouble in the water, get help and call 911 or your local emergency number. Lessons do not make a child drown-proof, at any age.
🤝 Step 6: Next Steps and Concerns
Ready for the next level? (instructor’s view)
Skills to see first
Question for the school office
Re-enrollment deadline
Who I will contact if I have a concern
Next check-in date
