In the land of the South,
There once was a race,
Whose lives were separate,
In a world of disgrace.

The Supreme Court stepped in,
And upheld what was right,
Saying segregation was wrong,
And put up a good fight.

No more separate schools,
No more separate lives,
Together we will learn,
And thrive side by side.

Now we can all play,
And have fun every day,
With friends of all colors,
And never be kept away.

So let's all join hands,
And celebrate this great feat,
For we are all equal,
And that can't be beat!

Reflections

1. What is segregation, and how did it affect the lives of children in the South?
2. Why was the Supreme Court decision to strike down segregation in schools so important?
3. How do you think the children in the story felt when they were finally able to attend school together?
4. Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt separated or excluded from a group of people? How did it make you feel?
5. What can we learn from the story about treating everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their race or background?