Ready for Another

Yara stood at the side of the pool. The water was cold. She could not swim well.

The swimming teacher came over. “Don’t worry,” she said. “Watch me first.”

Yara put her face in the water. She kicked her legs, but she stopped fast. “I can’t do it.”

“You can,” the teacher said. “Hold the wall. I’ll help you.”

Yara held the wall and kicked again. This time she did not stop. She swam a little. Then she swam more.

“Look at me!” Yara called. “I’m swimming!”

The teacher smiled. “That’s better. Ready for another?”