Once upon a time, in a small house, all the furniture pieces (table, armchair, carpet, picture, sofa, TV, chair, lamp, window) had a meeting to decide who was the most important item in the house.

The table said, "I am the center of attention at meal times, without me there would be no place to eat."

The armchair argued, "I am the most comfortable seat in the house, everyone loves to relax in me."

The carpet stated, "I keep the feet warm and cozy, also protect the floor, I'm the unsung hero here."

The picture added, "I beautify the walls and bring color to the rooms."

The sofa gave a big smile and said, "I'm the biggest, so I must be the most important."

The TV declared, "Without me, there would be no entertainment."

The chair proclaimed, "I am the most versatile, I can be used for sitting, as a stepping stool, even a drum!"

The lamp offered, "I provide light and make everything visible."

Finally, the window spoke up, "I let in natural light and provide a view of the outside world, I'm the eyes of the house."

After a long discussion, they all agreed that each furniture piece is important in their own way and that they all work together to make the house a cozy and comfortable place to live. In the end, they all lived happily ever after.

Reflections

1. Why did the furniture hold a meeting?
2. Who wanted to be considered the most important piece of furniture?
3. What did they each say to prove they were important?
4. What did they learn at the end of the meeting?
5. Can you think of a time when you have worked with others to achieve a common goal?