Brainstorm reasons for having adults nearby when children are around water. Ask students to list reasons why they should have an adult watching them when they are in the water. Write student responses on the board. Adults know how to help in an emergency. Adults can get to you quickly.
Adults can make sure that everyone behaves safely in the water.
Adults know safe water rules. Discuss steps to make decisions. Explain that sometimes it is necessary to make decisions about water safety. List the choices. Think about what might happen for each choice.