Home, My Sweet Home" - Stories from Children Around the World

1. IEARN, Learning Circles, CCE1, Fall 2012Russia, Tatarstan, Almetyevsk city, School # 10 Children around the world about “Home, their sweet home!” Sponsor teachers: NadejdaSalikhova, Svetlana Shakirova

2. Home, my sweet home.RenataHabibulina,Russia,Tatarstan,Almetyevsk city,School#10 I love to live at my home, because my home is warm, native hearth, a symbol of the family. In our house there live my closest and beloved people – they are my parents and my sister, hey make me happy. I live in a small house, but it is very dear for me, as it remembers my first steps, and the first joy; here is my favorite cat Sarah. I love comfort and people who live around me, because home is always cozy and well, here I am always waiting for my parents and sister.

3. Home, my sweet home. My Mom and Dad are very fond of me. They raise me, care about me, everything for me, help me, teach me good. With them we go in winter to ski and skate, and in summer on the river to swim. I feel myself very good with my parents. I have a sister Elina, which loves me and I love her very much. We are the best friends, play together and go for walks. My home is my fortress, where I am safe at my sweet home. Sponsor teachers: NadejdaSalikhova, Svetlana Shakirova

4. “Sweet home” of Diana Nuriyeva, Russia, Tatarstan, Almetyevsk city, School # 10

5. I think that if in a family no friendship, mutual understanding and trust, then there is no comfort at home. It’s important to have good relationships with close people this affects on the atmosphere in family and comfort. My mother is the closest person for me, the most beloved and native. She's always helps me, When I grow up, I want be a mom too, like my Mom. I often say to my Dad and Mom, that I love them very much, and that they are the best. I try helping them and making their happy. My parents teach me to be kind, hard working, caring and honest. I love and respect my brother. He is my friend and an example in study, and I for him an example in behavior. Sponsor teachers: NadejdaSalikhova, Svetlana Shakirova

6. “Home, my sweet home” Work of student Karina Rahmatullina, School#10, Almetyevsk city, Tatarstan, RussiaI love to spend a long time at home, because I accustomed to the environment and atmosphere at home. My home is my sanctuary, my fortress. No one offend me at my home. My parents make me happy. I love them very much. I can't describe my love for my mother, because it is so strong. In addition, my mother is my best friend. I always share with her secrets. She will always support me in a difficult minute, will help council. Dad in my life means a lot like my mother. He gave me life too. He is my best friend too. We go with him to the cinema, walk in the park. My dad amuses me. One day, my father and I rode on the Ferris wheel and caterpillar sat down on me. Father and I laughed a lot and had fun.. Also makes me happy my rabbit Ushastik, because, it seems to me, he communicates with me. I like taking care of him, walk with him. I feed him different fruits and vegetables, seeds. Especially he likes salads, apples, clover. To be honest, I can't choose between comfort and the people close to me , but still I choose to family and friends, because these people have given me everything, even the comfort and coziness .Unfortunately, I have no brothers and sisters, but I have cousins. I communicate with, but sometimes, we quarrel. But without quarrels we can’t be real friends. Most of all I communicate with my cousin Albina. She is my best friend.Sponsor teachers: NadejdaSalikhova, Elena Zalyalova.

7. “Home, Sweet Home!”Falling Water Elementary School, done by Kami Howard, Kenzie, Laura Brady By: Kami Howard My mom (Keisha), my two sisters (Kyra & Kalista) and I (Kami) live in our home. We play video games, volleyball, ride our bikes, and sometimes go swimming for fun. My sisters and I sometimes get along and sometimes we fight. I like that my mom plays with us and goes to work to pay the bills. Our pet is a Red Bone Hound Dog. Her name is Khaos; because she is chaotic.

8. Q= Wh o lives in your home? Please include names.A= Christina, Merrick, Dean, Kynzie (My Mom) (My stepdad) (Brother still (Me) In Moms tum)A=For fune we play games, we go out to eat, or we watch Grimm, Last Man Standing, or Once Upon A Time.Q=If you have brothers or sisters, how do you get along?A=I have a brother, but I do not know how I will get along with him because he is in my Moms stomach still.Q= What do you like best about your Mom and/or dad?A= They help me in everything and they are nice, kind, and caring.Q= What type of pets do you have?A=2 pit bulls names= Wade and Shelby (Boy dog) (Girl dog) Done by: Kynzie Mayberry at Falling Water, Age 10, 5th grade!!!!!!!!!!!! My family includes my daddy (Bobby), mom (Ginger), brother (Will) and me (Lauren). For fun we like to go to the movies and go to my brother’s football games. My brother and I do not get along very well but sometimes we do. I love spending time with my dad because he loves to play with my kittens. I have four kittens whose names are Blake, Hope, Awesome Boy and Isaac and three cats whose names are Sissy, Sassy and Shadow (the mom to all the kittens

9. Home Sweet Home!McConnell Elementary SchoolChattanooga, Tennessee USAMrs. Hockert & Mrs. Fiddler’s 3rd grade class By: Courtney My Mom and Dad make me feel good in our home. They also take care of my sister. By: Hayley My Mom, Dad, and sister make me happy at home. My sister makes me happy because who would I play with when I get home from my wonderful school? I need my mom because I don’t know how to cook and how do I take care of my sister? I need my Dad because who would go to the father and daughter dance? To me my Mom, Dad, and sister are special how about you? By: Lily Yes, I do like to live and stay at my home. Who makes me feel great in my home is everybody. Yes, my family because I will feel lonely without them in the house. Yes, I do like comfort in my home with my family members. My Mother does the dishes and other stuff at home. My father goes to work.

10. “Home my sweet home” from BelarusNadezhda Dokutko4th, GradeTeacher: Kolosova Anna Do you like to live, to stay at your home? My name’s Nadezhda. I like to live and to stay at my home. Because I think home is the nicest place. As proverb says, "East or West, home is best" . There is no place more delightful than home and there are no people dearer than your relatives Who makes you happy at your home? My mum and my dad make me happy at my home because they take care of me, they help me to understand this life better. They love me very much. My brother helps me with my studies at school. He is my best friend, he helped my parents to bring me up. Do you like the comfort of your living place or people who are around you? I like my mum, dad and my brother. They make me happy at my home. My relatives are more important for me.

11. Home Sweet Home! By Kaylee, Sophie, Beth, Sydney, Donna_Roman, Mill Creek Elementary, Illinois USA1. Do you like to live, to stay at your home? Yes! 2. Who makes you happy at your home? My cat!3.What makes you happy? My mom!4. Do you like the comfort of your living space or people who are around you? Yes!5. What role in your life plays your moth? Caring!6. What role in life plays your father?Hardworking!7. Are you friends with your siblings? Sort of! 1.Do you like to live, to stay at your home? Yes! 2. Who makes you happy at your home? My Dog! 3. What makes you happy? My room! 4. Do you like comfort of your living space or people who are around you? Yes! 5. What role in your life plays your mother? Helpful! 6. What role in your life plays your father? Nice! 7. Are you friends with your siblings? Sometimes! 1.Do you like to live, to stay at your home? Yes 2. Who makes you happy at your home? Friends 3.What makes you happy? Mom 4. Do you like the comfort of your living space or people who are around you?Yea 5. What role in your life plays your mother? Organization 6. What role in your life plays your father? Sports 7. Are you friends with you siblings? No 1.Do you like to live,to stay at your home? Yes! 2.What makes you happy at your home? My puppy 3.What makes you happy at your home? My Computer! 4.Do you like comfort of your living space or people, who are around? YES! 5.What role in your life plays your mother ? Gentle. 6. What role in your life plays your father? traveler 7.Are you friends with your siblings? sometimes! Different countries, different homes, different children !

12. Thanks for describing your “Sweet homes”:- Tennessee USA, Mrs. Hockert & Mrs. Fiddler’s 3rd grade- Kami Howard, Kenzie, Laura Brady, Falling Water Elementary School, - Kaylee, Sophie, Beth, Sydney, Donna Roman, Illinois, USA- Belarus NadezhdaDokutko4th, Grade Teacher: Kolosova Anna- Students and teachers of School # 10,Almetyevsk city, Tatarstan, Russia Honor your (“sweet homes”) father and mother…that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth !