I CAN submerse my body and orientate myself underwater to pick up toys.
I CAN hold my breath underwater.
I DO play a game.
I KNOW strategies to gather items for my team and how to play in a team.
I KNOW safety, that I should not hold other children underwater.
I REACT to how the other children play the game.
When the children play as a team.
When all the items are collected from the bottom of the pool.
Environment: Shallow or/to deep water swimming pool.
A “restricted area” filled with diving toys.
Space requirements: approximately 12.5 x 5 meters (depending on pool and group size).
Equipment: xx diving toys, “lane lines or similar to create a restricted area”. It can also be restricted based on where the diving toys are placed.
Group size: Small group (<10), Big group (>10)
Divide the children into 2 (3-4) teams.
Similar or dissimilar level of competence.
Movement within the assigned square.
Instructor outside of the pool overseeing the game.
Safety is guaranteed by the teacher/instructor always seeing all children, and by establishing safety guidelines as not allowed to hold any children under water or dive on top them.
5’-15’
Part of the lesson can be the initial, main or final part.
Water habituation, Submersion, Breath holding, Orientation underwater, Underwater swimming, Safety knowledge, Enjoyment, Cooperation.
Instruction: You will be divided in 2 (3-4) teams. The goal is to bring as many diving toys as possible back to your house. You can also steal diving toys from the other team(s).
Here it is possible to evolve the game by the team making strategies on how to win (dive for toys vs steal toys vs protect their toys).
Differentiation/progression: The game can be played in deep water so the children can tread water. They can create a wall in front of their house so the items cannot be stolen. Children can try to dive under the wall to get to the toys to practice escaping obstacles in a dangerous situation outside. Here safety must be ensured.
