Active day
Treat one active block as optional and move calm time earlier if attention starts to wobble.
Babysitter handoff
Everything needed for today, without extra digging.
Use this page as the simplest handoff: today's schedule, materials, rest reminders, and safety notes.
Prep priorities
Check these before the day starts.
- 1Safety firstRescue Splash Rescue: Adult must actively supervise at all times.
- 2Ready the spaceRescue Movement Quest: set shade, water, sunscreen, and a clear play boundary before starting.
- 3Gather materials16 materials across today's missions. Pull shared supplies before the first activity.
Prep checklist
Set up the day before the first mission.
- Pool supervisionAdult must actively supervise at all times.
- MaterialsGather blankets, buckets, cardboard scraps, chalk, and the remaining listed supplies.
- Outdoor readySet shade, water, sunscreen, and a clear play boundary before going outside.
Pacing cues
Keep the day flexible and kind.
Reset anchor
Cool Down Nest is the easiest flexible block to pull earlier if the day needs a softer pace.
Quick-pick tray
Choose a backup mission without digging.
Transition buffers
Optional pause points
After big movement
After Rescue Movement Quest, slow the pace before Rescue Splash Rescue.
Before the next spot
Before Rescue Splash Rescue, bring only the materials needed for the midday block.
After water play
After Rescue Splash Rescue, use towels, water, and a dry reset before Rescue Maker Lab.
Handoff questions
Optional checks before starting
Water plan
Before Rescue Splash Rescue, who is the active supervising adult?
Setup
For Rescue Movement Quest, which materials should be gathered first?
Reset option
When would Cool Down Nest be the best calm reset today?
Ask out loud or jot notes on paper; the app does not save answers.
Next up
Rescue Movement Quest
morning
Do first
Mark a start and finish line with chalk or cones.
Gather
cones or toys, chalk, cushions or stepping stones
Watch for
Check the play surface for slips, sharp objects, or hot equipment first.
Today's schedule
Rescue Movement Quest
morningA simple mission path with hopping, crawling, balancing, and a final team cheer.
Open full instructionsRescue Splash Rescue
middayKids rescue floating Pokemon-style creatures from the pool, sort them by type, and celebrate each successful rescue mission together.
Open full instructionsRescue Maker Lab
afternoonChildren invent silly sea creatures using paper, stickers, and recycled materials, then explain each creature's special powers.
Open full instructionsCool Down Nest
quiet timeA calm recovery break with water, soft music, gentle stretching, and one easy quiet activity.
Open full instructionsRescue Story Time
eveningSettle into a quiet corner for an ocean-themed read aloud followed by one calming question for each child.
Open full instructionsMust-know safety
- Adult must actively supervise at all times.
- Check the play surface for slips, sharp objects, or hot equipment first.
- Keep glue and small craft items supervised with younger children.
- Keep the reading area clear of tripping hazards.
- Keep the rest area cool, quiet, and easy to supervise.
- Non-swimmers must wear appropriate flotation support.
- Use child-safe scissors if cutting materials.
Materials checklist
- blankets
- buckets
- cardboard scraps
- chalk
- cones or toys
- construction paper
- crayons
- crayons or books
- cushions or stepping stones
- dive rings
- favorite ocean book
- glue sticks
- pillows or blankets
- pool toys
- stickers
- water bottles
Reminders
- - Offer water before and after high-energy activities.
- - Plan one quiet reset after lunch or pool time.
- - Keep snack, sunscreen, and towels easy to reach.
- - Emergency contacts: add family-specific details here before handoff.
Pool safety reminder
- - Adult must actively supervise at all times.
- - Non-swimmers must wear appropriate flotation support.