Read together
Once upon a game of chess,
The pieces lined up to impress,
A knight, a bishop, a rook,
And pawns waiting for the first look.
Each had a direction in mind,
And a strategy to unwind,
The battle was about to start,
As each player played their part.
The knight moved with grace and skill,
The bishop aimed for a distant thrill,
The rook charged forward without delay,
As the pawns shuffled in dismay.
But one pawn had a will to succeed,
And refused to follow the lead,
Without any fear, it took a stand,
And marched towards the other end.
The bishop watched with admiration,
As the pawn made its transformation,
Now a queen, it took over the fight,
And the game was over without a knight.
The moral of the story is clear,
Even a pawn can conquer its fear,
With determination and the right direction,
You can win any battle, without exception.
Talk about it
Reflection
Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:
- What was the game being played in the story, and how was it played?
- What kind of character traits did the pawn exhibit throughout the story, and how did they help it to win the game?
- How did the other chess pieces react to the pawn's transformation into a queen, and why do you think they reacted that way?
- What is the lesson that we can learn from the story, and how can we apply it in our own lives?
- Have you ever had to face a difficult challenge or obstacle, and how did you overcome it?