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7. That fine difference

When several children are learning to swim together, it's important for the teacher to be able to differentiate between them. Each learner brings different prior experiences and requirements to the course and should be praised individually for their achievements. While it may be an achievement for one child to jump into the water and to swim the whole length of the pool, it is a huge achievement for another child to work up the courage to duck their head under the water. Both achievements are valuable in their own way. Learners shouldn't compare themselves with others, but should instead feel happy about their own strengths, gifts and steps on the path to success, and build on those. Next step: Learn to swim - 8. Important basic skills and moving forward through the water naturally