“Child sitting on edge of pool. Parent in the water holding child’s feet.
Sing: “”Motorboat, Motorboat go so slow, / Motorboat, Motorboat, go so fast, / Motorboat, Motorboat, STEP ON THE GAS!””
Move the child’s legs slowly during the “”go so slow”” Increase speed when you get to “”go so FAST.”” Move as fast as comfortable, or possible when you say, “”step on the gas!””
Smile, and hold legs at feet or just above the knees. Encourage splashing”