Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play with his toys in the living room, but he always made a big mess. One day, his mother told him that he needed to keep his shoes in the hallway and his T-shirt and hat in his bedroom. Jack listened carefully and did as he was told.

From that day on, the living room was always clean and organized. Jack was so proud of himself and his mother was very happy too.

The next day, Jack's mother decided to teach him about keeping the rest of the house clean. She showed him where to put his dishes in the kitchen and how to set the table in the dining room. Jack was a quick learner and soon he was helping his mother with all the cleaning.

Finally, Jack's mother showed him how to keep the bathroom clean. Jack was a little bit scared of the bathroom, but with his mother's help, he learned how to clean the toilet and the sink.

From that day on, Jack was the best helper his mother ever had. He was proud of his clean house and all the work he did to help keep it that way. The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Jack's mother tell him to keep his shoes, T-shirt, and hat in his bedroom?
2. How did Jack feel about cleaning the bathroom?
3. How did Jack's mother feel about his help with cleaning the house?