Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived a group of explorers, who loved to play.
They traveled the world, from far to near,
And discovered things that made them cheer.

They found ancient artifacts, buried deep in the sand,
And wondered what secrets they could understand.
Some were covered in strange symbols, called hieroglyphics,
And the explorers tried to interpret them, oh so terrific!

They also found some bones, that were very old,
And using carbon dating, they could be told,
Just how long ago they had roamed the earth,
And the explorers felt like they were in mirth.

But then they found a code, they couldn't decipher,
It was like a puzzle, that just grew tighter and tighter.
So they searched for someone who could translate,
And found a wise old Choctaw, who didn't hesitate.

With a twinkle in his eye, he looked at the code,
And began to read it, with ease, like an ode.
He showed the explorers, what it all meant,
And they were amazed, by his talent and intent.

And so the explorers learned, that with a little help,
They could unlock mysteries, that made their hearts swell.
They discovered new worlds, in the past and present,
And with interpreters, translators, and Choctaw friends,
They felt like they could conquer, anything in the end!

Reflections

1. What kind of artifacts did the explorers find in the story, and how did they try to understand them?
2. Who helped the explorers decipher the code, and what made them good at it?
3. What did the explorers learn from their adventures, and how did they feel about their discoveries?
4. How do you think the story would be different if the explorers didn't have interpreters, translators, and Choctaw friends to help them?
5. What do you think the explorers might discover on their next adventure, and how could they use what they learned to help others?