Various objects are retrieved from the bottom of the pool. Keeping eyes open will make the task easier. If pool is too deep, objects can be held underwater, and the children can retrieve them from your hand. Wheels on the Bus Hold hands and slowly bounce in a circle. Stand in a circle and imitate words of song.
Children face float through the hoop like a dolphin jumping through a hoop.
For more advanced children, have them open their eyes underwater while swimming through the hoop and see how many fingers you are holding up in the water. One at a time, ask the children what type of tree they want to be. While doing this say, Chop, chop. Some children may need to be caught when jumping into the water.