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Home is a place that you can freely roam Home is a place to feel accepted but not rejected Home is a comfortable warm that never goes away Home is like a good book that makes you feel welcome Home is filled with love and memories created by family and friends Home is a place where you can relax and talk with family and/or friends Home is a place to feel safe, secure and relax with no worries Home is where you share dreams, challenges, and celebrations together Home can represent a sense of community, where you build connections with neighbours and friends, creating bonds that extend beyond walls A house is very different from a home, a house has walls, beds, and a roof over your head home has joy, happiness, and most importantly, love A house has cabinets, showers, and closets Home is where you can express your feelings with no judgment A house might be grand with couches, chairs, and carpets But a home has family and laughter to share A house might be lonely inside even if it is grand Home has family and/or friends to keep you company Home is the feeling of happiness when you come home from a bad day at school or work Home is where you can take a minute to calm down and relax Home is a place to build relationships with family and friends A house might have a big yard or even a pool But a home is special, even if it is small A home offers comfort and peace, providing quiet places where individuals can relax, read, or enjoy there hobbies A home serves as a gathering place for friends and family, where people can come together for celebrations, movies, or just to hang out A home is filled with warmth, not just physical comfort, but also from the kindness and support shared among its members A home provides a safe place for children to grow and learn, filled with books, toys, and resources that encourage curiosity and exploration In a home, small gestures like leaving notes of encouragement or helping with chores, create an atmosphere of caring and support among family members A home is a place where routines create comfort and stability Home is a sanctuary, providing comfort through tough times Home is filled with the scents of favourite meals cooking in the kitchen Home is a canvas for your creativity, reflecting your styles and passions Ultimately, Home is where you find support, love, and a sense of belonging every day Home is where your heart truly feels at peace Home is filled with warmth of shared stories and experiences Home is where you celebrate milestones like birthdays and graduations Home Provides shelter from storms of life Home is where you learn important life lessons from family Home is a space to express your creativity through arts and crafts Home is where you feel understood and valued by those around you Home is where you can enjoy moments of peace and reflection Home is built on trust, love, and respect among its members Home is where you can listen to music and dance freely Home is where family traditions are passed down through generations Home offers a sense of security in an unpredictable world Homes is a space that evolves over time, filled with memories from different stages of life Home is where you can find comfort in a favourite blanket and a good book on a rainy day Home can be filled with plants that bring life and colour to your surroundings Home is a place that you can relax in pajamas without judgment Home is decorated with meaningful objects that tell stories of family history Home is a place where you can be silly and have fun, making each other laugh Home is filled with music, whether it is playing from a radio or live performances by family members Home is a space that feels alive with energy, especially during gatherings Home is where you make special traditions, like movie marathons or game tournaments Home can be a place where you collaborate on projects, like building a model or crafting THANK YOU HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR BUILDING HOMES FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM!

Adelaine

Grade 5

Red Deer, Alberta

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