Read together
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim promised himself that he would always keep his room neat and organized. He made a rule that everything had to be in its place and nothing could be left out.
One day, Tim's friends came over to play, but they didn't follow Tim's rules for keeping things neat. Tim was upset because he thought his friends didn't respect his promise to himself.
But then, Tim realized that having fun with his friends was more important than following the rules he made for himself all the time. So, he let his friends play and have fun, even if his room wasn't as neat as he wanted it to be.
In the end, Tim learned that sometimes it’s okay to break your own rules, as long as you’re having a good time and not hurting anyone.
Talk about it
Reflection
- Why did Tim promise to keep his room neat and organized?
- How did Tim feel when his friends didn't follow his rules for keeping things neat?
- What did Tim learn about breaking his own rules?
- Why is it important to have fun with friends?
- Would you make a similar promise to always keep your room neat? Why or why not?