Come, young children, gather near,
Let's celebrate and have no fear,
For today we'll learn of history,
Of brave settlers and their victory.

The American Revolution, it was called,
A time when brave hearts stood tall,
They fought for freedom and for respect,
And curious minds explored with intellect.

Among them was a scrawny lad,
Who wanted to impress his dad,
He joined the cause with great conviction,
And became a part of the clearing mission.

With axe in hand and spirit bold,
He worked hard in the bitter cold,
And soon the land was cleared and free,
A new home for settlers to see.

So let us celebrate this day,
And remember the price they had to pay,
For the freedom that we enjoy,
And the land that we now employ.

Respect the bravery of those before,
And let your curiosity soar,
For in every clearing, there is a tale,
Of settlers' triumph that will never fail.

Reflections

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

1. What was the American Revolution, and why is it an important part of our history?
2. How did the scrawny boy in the story demonstrate bravery and determination?
3. What do you think it means to be curious, and how did the boy's curiosity play a role in the story?
4. How did the settlers clear the land, and why was it important for them to do so?
5. What can we learn from the story about respecting the bravery and hard work of those who came before us?