Once upon a time, there was a little stud named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cozy house in a quiet subdivision. One day, Timmy was playing in his basement when he noticed something strange. He saw water seeping through the cracks in the subfloor. Timmy knew that this was not good, so he went to find his dad to help.

Timmy's dad was a handyman, and he knew just what to do. He explained to Timmy that the water was coming from a sump under the basement floor. The sump was designed to collect water and prevent it from causing damage to the foundation of the house. But the sump was full, and the water was now overflowing.

Timmy's dad got to work fixing the problem. He cleaned out the sump and made sure that it was working properly. Timmy helped by holding tools and handing his dad what he needed. After a few hours of hard work, the sump was fixed and the water was no longer coming through the cracks in the subfloor.

Timmy and his dad were proud of their work. They knew that their hard work would keep their home safe for years to come. From that day on, Timmy learned about the importance of taking care of his home and its systems. And he always remembered the lesson he learned in the basement with his dad.

Reflections

1. What is the problem in Timmy's basement?
2. How did Timmy's dad fix the problem?
3. Why was the sump important to Timmy's home?
4. What did Timmy learn from this experience?
5. What would you do if you noticed water coming through the floor in your basement?