Come children, gather 'round to hear
A story of a land of fear
Where a mean dictator held control
With force and power, he took its toll

But the people had a plan in mind
To protest and leave fear behind
They dreamed of freedom and independence
And fought for it with great persistence

With checks and balances they stood tall
They refused to let the dictator's power enthrall
They knew that they had authority
To bring about a new reality

Their revolution was not in vain
For they overthrew the dictator's reign
They had won their battle with pride
And a new era had begun to ride

So remember children, it's up to us
To stand up for what's right and just
Against all odds, we must take a stand
For freedom and justice to rule our land.

Reflections

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

1. Why did the people in the story want to protest and start a revolution?
2. What is a dictatorship and how did it affect the people in the story?
3. How did the people in the story use checks and balances to bring about change?
4. Why is it important to have authority and power in a just and fair way?
5. What can we learn from the people in the story about standing up for what is right and just?