I am a 12-year-old student in Osaka, Japan. My home is full of things. I see tables, chairs, books, and lamps. Every room has objects I use every day. Some are big, like a bed. Some are small, like a pen. I want to learn about these objects. What are they? How do I use them? Why are they important? I write this to share what I find about things in my home. Objects make life easy and fun, and I am excited to explore them.
Homes have many rooms. Each room has different objects. I live in a house with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and study room. I will look at objects in each room and how they help me. Objects are made of wood, metal, plastic, or cloth. They have shapes like circles, squares, or rectangles. Some are old, like my grandmother’s clock. Some are new, like my phone. Every object has a job, like helping me eat, sleep, or learn.
In the living room, I see a sofa. It is big and soft, made of cloth. It is a rectangle, and I sit on it to watch TV. The TV is a flat rectangle on the wall. It is made of plastic and metal. I watch cartoons or news on it. The coffee table is wood and square. I put snacks or books on it. The lamp is tall and thin, made of metal. It gives light at night. Curtains are long and made of cloth. They cover the windows and keep the room cool. I like the living room because it is cozy. The objects make it a place to relax with my family.
In the kitchen, I find many objects. The refrigerator is big and metal. It keeps food cold, like milk or fruit. It is a rectangle and hums softly. The stove is metal and has round burners. My mother cooks rice or soup on it. The sink is a square hole in a counter. It is made of metal, and I wash dishes there. Plates are round and made of ceramic. I eat rice on them. Cups are small cylinders, made of glass or ceramic. I drink water or tea from them. Knives are sharp and metal. My father cuts vegetables with them. The kitchen has a table, round and wood, where we eat. Kitchen objects help us make and eat food.
In the bedroom, I see my bed. It is a big rectangle with a soft mattress. It has cloth sheets and a blanket. I sleep on it every night. The pillow is soft and square, made of cloth and cotton. It keeps my head comfortable. The wardrobe is tall and wood. It holds my clothes, like shirts and pants. The clothes are different shapes, like rectangles when folded. The nightstand is small and square, made of wood. I put my phone and a lamp on it. The lamp is small and round, made of plastic. It helps me read at night. Bedroom objects make sleep and rest easy.
In the bathroom, I find important objects. The bathtub is big and oval, made of plastic or ceramic. I take baths in it to get clean. The sink is small and round, made of ceramic. I brush my teeth there. The mirror is a rectangle above the sink. It is made of glass, and I see my face in it. The toilet is ceramic and white. It is a strange shape but important. Soap is a small square or oval. It is soft and cleans my hands. Towels are rectangles, made of cloth. I dry my body with them. The bathroom has a shelf, made of metal, for shampoo and brushes. Bathroom objects keep me clean and healthy.
In the study room, I see objects for learning. The desk is a big rectangle, made of wood. I do homework on it. The chair is wood and has a square seat. It is comfortable for sitting. Books are rectangles, made of paper. I read stories or study math with them. The computer is a flat rectangle, made of plastic and metal. I use it for school or games. Pens are long and thin, made of plastic. I write with them. Notebooks are small rectangles, made of paper. I draw or write in them. The study room helps me learn because of these objects.
Objects have different shapes. Tables are squares or rectangles. Cups and plates are circles. Lamps are tall and thin, like cylinders. Chairs have square seats and long legs. Books are flat rectangles. Shapes make objects easy to use. For example, round plates hold food well. Rectangle desks give space for books. I like round objects, like my clock, because they feel soft. Square objects, like my table, feel strong.
Objects are made of different materials. Wood is in tables, chairs, and desks. It is strong and brown. Metal is in knives, sinks, and lamps. It is shiny and hard. Plastic is in pens, phones, and toys. It is light and colorful. Cloth is in sofas, curtains, and clothes. It is soft and warm. Glass is in mirrors and cups. It is clear and smooth. Ceramic is in plates and toilets. It is hard and clean. Materials make objects special. For example, glass mirrors show my face clearly. Cloth blankets keep me warm.
Objects have jobs. A bed is for sleeping. A stove is for cooking. A pen is for writing. Some objects have more than one job. My phone is for calling, playing games, and taking photos. A table is for eating, studying, or playing. Objects make life easier. Without a refrigerator, food goes bad. Without a lamp, I can’t read at night. I like objects that help me every day.
Objects are in culture. In Japan, futons are beds on the floor. They are rectangles and made of cloth. We fold them in the morning. In other countries, beds are high with metal frames. In Japan, we use chopsticks, which are long and thin, made of wood. In other places, people use forks, which are metal and have points. Tatami mats are in Japanese rooms. They are rectangles, made of straw, and feel soft. In other homes, carpets are soft and cover floors. Objects show how people live.
Objects are in technology. My TV has a flat screen. It uses electricity to show pictures. My phone is a small computer. It has apps for games and study. The refrigerator has lights inside. The stove has buttons to control heat. Technology makes objects better. For example, my lamp turns on with a touch. My clock is digital and shows numbers. I like technology because it makes objects fun.
Objects are in daily life. I wake up on my bed. I brush my teeth at the sink. I eat breakfast on a plate. I write in a notebook at my desk. I watch TV on the sofa. Every object helps me do something. At night, I turn on the lamp and read a book. Objects are like friends. They are always there when I need them.
Objects have colors. My bed is blue. The table is brown. Plates are white or red. Colors make objects pretty. In Japan, many objects are simple colors, like white or black. In other countries, objects are bright, like yellow or pink. I like my green pencil because it is my favorite color. Colors make my home happy.
Objects can break. Plates fall and crack. Chairs get old and wobble. My phone broke once, and I was sad. We fix objects or buy new ones. My father fixed our table with glue. Recycling is important. We take old objects, like bottles, to a bin. This helps the earth. I try to be careful with my objects.
Objects are in games. My soccer ball is round and black-and-white. Board games have square boards and small pieces. My toy cars are small rectangles. Puzzles are many shapes, like triangles or squares. I like playing with objects because they make games fun.
Objects have history. Old objects, like my grandmother’s clock, are special. The clock is round and made of wood. It ticks loudly. Long ago, people made objects by hand. Now, machines make them. In Japan, old fans are made of paper and bamboo. They are rectangles and fold. Modern fans are plastic and round. Old objects tell stories about the past.
I love objects in my home. They help me live, learn, and play. My bed is soft. My desk is strong. My phone is fun. Every object has a shape, material, and job. I look around my room and see squares, circles, and rectangles. They make my life better. As I write this, I sit at my desk with a round lamp. Objects are like magic, making my home a special place every day.