Once upon a time, there was a little town called Siegeville. The people of Siegeville loved to play games and have fun. One day, they decided to have a big game of pretend war. They divided into two teams: the defenders and the attackers. The defenders had a big compound in the center of town, and their mission was to protect it at all costs. The attackers had to try and take the compound by any means necessary.

The game started, and the attackers charged forward with their bayonets at the ready. The defenders stood their ground, but then suddenly, the cavalry arrived! The cavalry was made up of horses and riders, and they were determined to help the defenders win the game.

The attackers were taken aback by the arrival of the cavalry, but they didn't give up. They continued their attack, but the cavalry fought back with all their might. The two sides battled back and forth, but in the end, the defenders won! The attackers retreated, and everyone cheered for the victory.

But then, something strange happened. The hostility between the two sides disappeared, and they all burst out laughing. They realized that it was just a game, and they hugged each other and became friends once again. And from that day on, they played pretend war together every week, but always made sure to keep the fun and laughter going.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did the people of Siegeville decide to play a pretend war game?
2. How did the cavalry help the defenders win the game?
3. What happened when the hostility between the two teams disappeared?
4. What did they learn from playing this game?