In a land full of creatures so small,
A bustling colony, standing tall.
Working hard to build their home,
But something was wrong, they heard a groan.

Disorder had come, they were afraid,
Their home was in danger, they were dismayed.
A parasite had come to invade,
And steal their hard work, it would not fade.

But they knew what to do, they had a plan,
To survey the land and take a stand.
To find a sanctuary, a place to be free,
And build a new home, for all to see.

They knew they had to pollinate,
To spread their seeds and not be late.
And though the pesticide was a threat,
They persevered, they did not fret.

For they knew that together, they were strong,
They worked together, and they moved along.
And with their determination and grit,
They built a new home, bit by bit.

So let this be a lesson to us all,
That even when we feel small,
With teamwork and perseverance, we can prevail,
And build a better world, without fail.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to encourage them to think more about the story:

1. What kind of creatures do you think were in the colony?
2. How do you think the colony felt when they realized their home was in danger?
3. What do you think the colony meant by "surveying the land"?
4. Why was it important for the colony to find a sanctuary?
5. How do you think the colony felt when they had to deal with the pesticide?
6. What can we learn from the colony's determination and cooperation?
7. What would you have done if you were part of the colony?