Meaning of Home

Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser and Contest Richland Academy&nbsp;- Grade 4 Students

Meaning of home I have a home.&nbsp;Habitat for Humanity makes it possible for others to have a home.&nbsp; In my home I have people that share a bond with me. They take care of me and help me in many ways. They help me with my homework and support me when I need encouragement. “You can do it!” or “You're doing great!” Your family will always have your back. There are many things that can hurt us, such as natural disasters. Our houses protect us from natural disasters and keep us safe. In a natural disaster your family can comfort you if you’re scared.You can also make yourself comfortable by going in a pile of stuffies or using a foot massager. No matter how much I like my home, others might not think the same way. They might say things like “Your house looks like a junkyard!” or “This is the worst house I’ve ever seen.I should not be offended by that and I won't because that means nothing. No one and I mean no one can tell me how my home looks.To me my home is unique.It feels special to me, even though my mom keeps telling me to clean my room. I love my room the way it is.&nbsp;Messy works for me. I am grateful I have a home to eat, sleep and read in. I am grateful, I don’t live on the road, homeless, with no family and food.&nbsp;These thoughts give me the urge to help,&nbsp;which is why I’m writing this. Even though I can’t build houses yet, I know that by writing this I am helping and giving hope to make other lives brighter.

What is special about your home? A home is not just a house, but a place where you and your family are. It is a warm harbor. My home is very special, it’s joyful, united, comfortable and warm. My home is joyful, it is full of laughter everyday.&nbsp;I am growing up in an environment full of happiness. We play games together and we share our happy things and jokes with each other.&nbsp; My home is united because we help each other in the face of difficulties. For instance, my mother helps me with my work and I help my mother do some chores. My home is comfortable and warm.&nbsp;We feel very warm and comfortable at home when we are very tired.&nbsp; My home is a ray of light in the darkness.Home is important for everyone, we can’t live without it.

My meaning of home I have a home because I am healthy, safe and lucky.&nbsp; My family keeps me healthy because I have a place where I can eat, sleep and brush my teeth. I get around 8-9 hours of sleep. I don’t have food poisoning in my food and I don’t have to get medical treatment every month.&nbsp; My home is safe because I don’t have bumps on the floor and my couches aren’t in bad condition same as the heater. I don’t have a rough bed or sleep on the ground. I can also go up the stairs and my fridge isn’t to warm so the foods that are supposed to be cold aren’t cold. I am lucky because I have a roof over my head. I have a bed and I can eat because I have food. I am lucky because all the reason I told you I am and healthy and I don’t live on the streets!&nbsp;I have a backyard and “I don't care for&nbsp;money only to help us live” my mom says. I am lucky because I have a home. I play with my family every day. These are some reasons why I have a safe home and just have a home.

Meaning of home My home is not a house, not a place, not a structure or room, it is a feeling of where I belong, where I am&nbsp;loved, and feel safe. A home is completely different from a house! A house is a structure you live in and a home is a feeling that lightens you up, protects you and where you feel like you are a very important person. I feel all those feelings in my home. My home is special because it is where I know I am included. It is filled with my family, my pets and even my toys! If I did not have this place I call&nbsp;home, I would never know this wonderful feeling and I would be all alone. I would be upset and lost with no food, toys, family, friends, and everything I need! When I go home my pets and my family and toys are a sign that makes me feel safe at home! Home is a feeling you always need and it will always be there for you! Your home belongs to you and the people you share it with. My home belongs to me and the people I share it with.

Meaning of home My home is special to me because of all the amazing people. My home’s somewhere that I can be my true self. I feel happy when I think about it. A true home without a family isn’t a home I would call my home. My family takes good care of me. They have forever flowing love for me, my brother, sister and dog. I’m lucky to have such a caring and open hearted family that I can trust. I have lots of celebrations that bring my family together, like Aideh Nowruz. I also love to play with my family, so I’m very grateful to have these experiences. My home is filled with laughter and it’s super fun!&nbsp; A home’s not a structure, it’s a feeling, a deep feeling that brings me joy. I love my home, and everyday, I want to be there.&nbsp;It’s where I feel special and truly loved. My home’s where my roots are buried. No matter where anyone is from, we consider you a part of our family. I also feel a positive energy when I think about my home because it’s a space where I feel special in my own unique way and where my core is.&nbsp;My home is anywhere with my family. It always spills over with positive energy.&nbsp;I want everybody to feel this way. Without a home filled with the people I love, I would feel displaced. The difference between my Home and my House is that my home is where my family is. My house is where my belongings are. My home’s special. My home’s filled with acceptance, guidance and love. My home’s irreplaceable. It’s invincible, just like my family! My home’s just like a rubber band, it can bend, but it will always grow.

My meaning of home My home is special because I am delighted living with my family. Here are three reasons why I like to spend my time with my family. Help my family and be safe with my family.&nbsp; My first reason is that I am happy living with my family and spend time with my family. I like to play board games with my family.&nbsp;My family makes me feel cheerful and happy. My next reason is that my family is caring and helpful.&nbsp;I help my parents with making my own lunch, breakfast and dinner. I also help my&nbsp;parents with jobs. My last reason is that I have to be safe with my family because when you go on the streets you need to know the rules to cross safety on the streets.&nbsp; My family taught me lessons so I know how to be safe in the world. My family makes me loving and joyful and I love my family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada were invited to submit a poem or essay explaining what home means to them.&nbsp;This was a&nbsp;great way for students to engage in an interactive and fun way, and it teaches youth the importance of safe, affordable housing.&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Grade 4 students took part and shared in their heartfelt stories about&nbsp;what home means to them. By submitting our work for this contest, $10 for each submission was raised to support affordable housing for others in need.

Meaning of Home Most people have a home, but some people do not. I am thankful to have a home.&nbsp; I have a special room and it is mine. It is special because I can do anything there. I can express myself and be me. I can be the loudest person in the world. I can play and eat. I can play games with my friends too. There are things you can do and cannot do in some places, but in my special room, I can do anything. I am free.&nbsp; Another special thing about my home is that I can feel my family. Even if I am home alone, I still feel my family and our family spirit. I can feel my family’s favourite things and their favourite everything. It’s like home is not just a shelter, it’s a portal where you go in and can feel your family even if you are alone.&nbsp; Also, my home feels like another planet and it is my own planet. It is not like Mars or like Neptune, it’s like my own planet filled with creativity and music and all the things you like and you dream and imagine. It’s like a world of everything 😌😌😁😁😁😊😊😊😃😃😃🤩🤩🤩🤩. My world is: dragons, the ocean, friends, art, music, loudness, craziness, fun, stuffed animals, family, and myths. I like the myths of aliens, I mean like not the evil ones👽👽. My home will never&nbsp;die. I can fly to my planet anytime and have fun!I just feel magic coming to me.&nbsp; Everything about my home makes it feel special and it is eternal to me.

My home is special Happiness: My home is a space for me and my family to play, relax and have fun. It has cool toys and games that make me happy at home. We love to watch movies and lounge on the couch (but someone keeps eating all the chips). We also enjoy baking, even though it's messy. All that brings me joy to see my family having fun and making each other laugh.&nbsp; Family: My home is special because my family is in it. We laugh, tell jokes and generally have a good time. We like being around each other and that makes me happy. My family is open to share our feelings, worries, troubles or thoughts so we can help each other out so no one stays mad or sad for long. Safety: My home is special because it is safe. The floor does not buckle or break and I don’t fall through the floor and end up in the basement. It is also in a safe neighbourhood and community and we don’t have to worry about people taking our amazon packages.&nbsp; These are just a few reasons why my home is special, it holds so many memories and good times. I want other people to feel the way I do about their home so that is why I am applying. To me, a home is like a book- it has so many chapters of people's lives. So give them a book. . . a home.

What is special about your home? My home is special because it is fun,&nbsp;safe and I live in a nice neighbourhood. I am Yusuf and I am 9 years old. I live with my mom, Ruqayya, my dad, Husayn, and my two younger brothers, Zakariya, and Isa.&nbsp; My home is fun because we have a pool table and a foosball table.&nbsp;I play with Zakariya and my dad. We have an indoor pool, so my family can go swimming in winter. We have a big backyard with a play set. I feel safe when my parents are around. We have an alarm in my house and we know everybody that lives in the neighbourhood. We live in a good neighbourhood. We know our neighbours and they are kind. There is a nice park nearby where me and my family go tobogganing. These are the reasons why my home is special to me. At school we were reading an article about Charmaine and Melody. Charmaine and Melody didn't have a home because they didn't have enough money. So they got a Habitat for Humanity home. I am glad my family can afford a home.

Meaning of home My home is special because our rooms are always filled with Happiness, Creativity, and Fun and here are 3 reasons why. Happy–&nbsp; In our home we are happy because we have enough space to stretch, play, have fun and food to eat (although SOMEONE keeps on finishing the chips).&nbsp;Also our back garden is literally a forest. I AM NOT KIDDING. It’s got about 200 trees. We have a small playground which we have had since my older brother was about 3.&nbsp;He is now 10. Creative- Another reason my home is special is that we are a very creative family.My family and I have wild imaginations. For birthdays, my mom, my little sister and I are all on baking duty. Others are lucky to get a taste because they mysteriously disappear while we bake. My dad and I make the art and my siblings and I make the presents. We also have a classroom and&nbsp;it’s mostly used for arts and crafts.&nbsp; Fun- My last reason is because my home is fun. On birthdays we eat ice cream and macaroni for breakfast. We ALWAYS have something to do all year round. In spring, we plant flowers. In summer we play in our pool and tennis court. In fall we play in our back garden. On snowy days we play in the snow, go tobogganing, and drink hot chocolate. I am very lucky to have a big space to play with my family. My home is always echoing with laughter. We tell jokes and we ALWAYS have fun together. I am lucky to have a lovely home like this. I believe everyone deserves a home. My home isn’t a just a place. It’s the people inside the house, in between those walls. That’s my REAL home.

The meaning of home I absolutely need to tell you why my home is completely special. My home is always special to me because I don't need to hide my real self. I can show my true self. I can be open and honest..&nbsp;Plus, I have all I need and many awesome experiences, like when I get to bake with my family and when my baby sister came home from the hospital.&nbsp;These memories are so important to me.&nbsp;My home is irreplaceable and one of a kind.&nbsp; If I did not have a house it would be so hard, but I would still have an open hearted and invincible family.&nbsp;I would not feel as safe without a house, but we would still be together.&nbsp;This is why Habitat for Humanity is a beautiful organization that helps so&nbsp;many people get a home that is right for them.&nbsp;It is so necessary that all people have a safe house and home to live in.&nbsp; In my opinion, a home is not a structure -&nbsp;it is so much more. A house is the building you live in, but a home is a whole community of people that&nbsp;love one another and do not give up on each other.&nbsp;In my home, I live with my mom, dad and my sister.&nbsp;But, we also have a nanny.&nbsp;I call her aunty.&nbsp;She is from Philippines and helps us a lot.&nbsp;You don’t have to just live with your nuclear family. She is not related to us, but she is still someone we love and honour.&nbsp;I also have a cat and he is also part of our family.&nbsp;It does not matter how big your house is.&nbsp;What matters is if you all love each other and you feel safe.&nbsp; My family is my heart that cheers me up when I am down. They make me smile and it is like magic to me.&nbsp;We also have arguments sometimes and that is okay. A house is like a bone - it can break but it can mend.&nbsp;I am so grateful to have a home and one day I hope everyone in the world can have one too.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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What makes my home special My home is special because we have something unique that other families don’t usually have. I have lots of people in my home and it is filled with knowledge, that everyone is an expert!&nbsp;&nbsp; I am good at folding origami because I started folding origami when I was about 4. My dad is a math tutor for university students and also teaches me math. My grandma is a great chef who knows how to cook foods from different cultures. She makes delicious fish soup,&nbsp;rice, and noodles for me. My aunt cares about my feelings and also teaches me a lot of things including my homework, behaviors, and piano. Whenever someone encounters an issue, especially health problems, the other members in my family will be caring. When I was diagnosed with myopia last year, my family offered me a pair of corrective lenses for my glasses even though they’re expensive, so I’m blessed to be a part of this family.&nbsp; Home is a special “place” and “space” for me. The “place” is a central place from which to look at the world and learn something new.&nbsp;It’s a place to recharge my energy and organize the experiences and knowledge that I’ve learned in a day. For the “space”, we live in a society that is concerned with freedom and democracy, but part of that is to be independent and make a space for ourselves.&nbsp;My home is a space that is a good starting point to learn for independence and to do something that I am fond of. For example, my origami creations are sometimes uncommon. However, my family still shows their support and encourages me to try different things. In conclusion, my home is full of unconditional love, supportive and safe.

Creative: I feel like my home is a place to make new and creative ideas and learning experiences with my family, For example: My family teaches me new Chinese traditions and my brother helps me make creative design with lego.&nbsp;My family helps me learn more and explain things.&nbsp; Survival: My home is like a survival room or a hardcore course to complete because it gives us human needs to survival: soup, steak, eggs. What would your home feel like? Normal: My home is normal, My family is normal too, I think my home and family are normal because every day feels like a typical daily routine, but not everything is normal, you can make a change and I can i, a change in design, feeling or even the world. My home aims to make new and creative ideas, survival-like and being normal.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Note from big bro: A real creative thing our family has is all of our singular creativity, ex: Dad makes really cheesy names for literally almost everything he has.

Meaning of home My home is very special. It is just right for me, and these are my reasons why. My home is special because it is filled with family and laughs. The things I like to do the most are watch a movie with Papa, Mama, and Milo. When my Zio, Zia, and cousins come to my home, at the dinner table one of us always tells something funny and we always laugh. Some special hobbies that my Mom, Dad, Me, and Milo do are play Monopoly, watch movies and get together with our neighbours at night. We throw entertaining parties and me and my Papa play chase Milo.&nbsp; What is special about my home is that me and my family always feel loved, safe, cozy, and astonishingly happy. Also what is special is about my family is that Milo always comes to greet people and hug their leg. In conclusion,I know that my family is special because we are always show love and kindness.&nbsp;In my home, I can be funny, clumsy---anything goes!&nbsp;My home is special.&nbsp;

My meaning of home My home can never be replaced. It is very special to me and let me tell you why. One reason is that my home is safe. My home is where I feel protected and comfortable. I feel like nothing can hurt me and there is nothing bad around me. Another reason is my home is special. It’s one of a kind. You can’t replace it because it is just right for me. I’m so grateful that I have a dwelling because&nbsp;some people don’t even have a house to call their own. A home does not have to be a roof on top of your head and walls everywhere. It’s where you know you belong.&nbsp; My home is where I feel happy. I feel happy because my home is where I feel I belong and where my spectacular family is. It makes me so cheerful. These are the reasons why my home is very special. Remember a home doesn't have to be a structure. A home is anything you want it to be. A home is special. My home is special.

What resulted was a meaningful understanding about the difference between a house and home.&nbsp;&nbsp; I wish to congratulate all my Fantastic Fours. You took on this challenge with such passion and joy and gave us all a little window into your lives. I am proud of each and everyone of you.&nbsp;In my eyes, you are all winners. Thank you, Ms. Ciocio Grade 4 Teacher, Richland Academy 2021-2022

The meaning of home I think the meaning home is all about love, a safe place and freedom. First, love brings us all together. Love is what makes my family a family. My family and I love our home.&nbsp; My home is also a safe place to live in. I think the meaning of home is that it is also a safe place. My family and I care about our home because our home takes care of us. We all take care of each other. All of us.&nbsp; Lastly, freedom. In my home I feel free. I can express my feelings without being judged by anyone. We don’t criticize each other in my home. But if we forget we just remind each other that we never judge. Ever. I am grateful that I have a home.&nbsp; My home is very important and unique. Every home should be filled with love, safety and freedom.&nbsp;

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