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.

Reflections

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

1. What was the game being played in the story, and how was it played?
2. What kind of character traits did the pawn exhibit throughout the story, and how did they help it to win the game?
3. How did the other chess pieces react to the pawn's transformation into a queen, and why do you think they reacted that way?
4. What is the lesson that we can learn from the story, and how can we apply it in our own lives?
5. Have you ever had to face a difficult challenge or obstacle, and how did you overcome it?