Once upon a time, there was a group of clothes named Dress, Cardigan, Trousers, T-shirt, Shorts, Tracksuit, Coat, Socks, and Shoes. They all lived in a big closet together. One day, they decided to have a race to see who was the fastest.

Dress said, "I'll win because I am the prettiest and should be worn for special occasions."

Cardigan countered, "I'll win because I am warm and cozy."

Trousers boasted, "I'll win because I am long and can cover lots of ground quickly."

T-Shirt chimed in, "I'll win because I am simple and comfortable."

Shorts yelled, "I'll win because I am light and can move quickly."

Tracksuit stated, "I'll win because I am sporty and ready for action."

Coat declared, "I'll win because I am thick and can protect from the cold."

Socks whispered, "I'll win because I am always hidden but still play a big role."

Shoes declared, "I'll win because I am the most important as I protect feet and help people walk and run."

The race began and it was a close race until Shoes tripped on Socks and everyone stumbled. In the end, they all realized they were all important and couldn't win without each other. They all crossed the finish line together, happily laughing and celebrating their teamwork. The end.

Reflections

1. What did each piece of clothing think about themselves and why did they think they would win the race?
2. How did Shoes and Socks play a role in the race?
3. What lesson did the clothes learn at the end of the race?