Doesn't like water over head

Becomes upset when water runs over the head or face.

Activities that help

• Car Wash – Swimmers drive through a 'car wash' of sprinkled water to get used to water on the head and face.
• Fishing Net – Two helpers hold a noodle 'net' across the water; the fish must duck fully under it to escape.
• Jack-in-the-Box – Rhythmic bobbing: swimmers crouch down, blow bubbles, then spring up – builds breathing rhythm and submersion.
• Rain Clouds – Partners take turns to 'rain' on each other with splashes and drips – social, fun and builds tolerance of water on the face.
• Rain Hat – Swimmers pour a cup of water over their own head – giving them control builds confidence fast.
• Sinker Ladder – Swimmers retrieve sinkers placed at increasing depths – knee, thigh, then waist – so going fully under builds step by step.
• Sit on the Bottom – Swimmers breathe out steadily to sink and sit on the pool floor – a clear test of controlled exhalation and relaxed submersion.
• Treasure Chest Relay – Teams swim out, dive for a sinker 'treasure' and bring it back – combining travel and submersion under light pressure.
• Treasure Hunt – Swimmers collect sinking 'treasure' from the pool floor – brings submersion in naturally.
• Under the Bridge – Swimmers duck under a noodle 'bridge' that is lowered a little each time.
• Underwater Tea Party – Pairs sit on the pool floor and 'pour tea' for each other – staying down calmly by breathing out slowly.
• Wash Your Face – A simple routine where swimmers scoop water and 'wash' their face, building up one feature at a time.