Melee weapon

Okay kiddo! Today, we're going to talk about melee weapons. A melee weapon is something that you can use to hit or attack things that are close to you, like a sword, a club, or a knife.

Let's pretend we're playing a game where we're all knights, and we're fighting dragons! When the dragon is close to us, we can use our melee weapon to hit it. We wouldn't be able to hit it with a bow and arrow, because that's a ranged weapon and the dragon is too close!

Some melee weapons are really long, like a spear or a polearm. Others are shorter, like a dagger or a short sword. Some are made of metal, like steel or iron, and others might be made of wood or other materials.

It's important to remember that using a melee weapon takes practice and skill. You have to learn how to hold it safely and how to swing it without hurting yourself or others. And of course, it's always important to make sure you're only using your melee weapon for pretend games and not hurting anyone in real life!