Join Pip as she tries to guess what Declan’s dream home is.
Declan is looking at toy bricks when Pip arrives.
PIP: Declan, what are you building?
DECLAN: That's a good question Pip. I'm building the sort of home I would love to live in when I'm older.
PIP: Ahh, sounds like fun! What is it?
DECLAN: Not now Pip, you just have to wait.
PIP: Ah but I can't wait Declan, there are so many different types of homes. Is it a brick building with a chimney?
Photos of buildings appear.
DECLAN: That's called a house.
PIP: Or… a home in a tall building with a view of the city?
DECLAN: That's called an apartment.
PIP: Ah. Oh oh, you could have a home in a field, or with wheels. You can travel place to place but sleep in the same bed.
DECLAN: I think that's called a caravan, or a motorhome.
PIP: Ah. What if you lived in a warm climate and the home you had was inside the rocks where it was cool during the day and warm at night.
DECLAN: Is that a cave?
PIP: Yeah. Oh, or if you lived in a cold climate and there isn't anything to build your home with except ice blocks.
DECLAN: I know this one, that's an igloo.
PIP: Yeah! So, Declan, which of these homes are you building? Did I guess yet? Or is your home a boat at sea?
DECLAN: Oh, you were really close when you said that my home was near the sea. Would you like another clue?
PIP: Okay, give me another clue.
DECLAN: My home is by the sea.
PIP: But, you already said that.
DECLAN: Tall during the day and bright at night.
PIP: Ohh. I give up!
DECLAN: It's… a lighthouse!
PIP: Ohh! Oh no Declan, rather you than me! If I lived in a lighthouse I would probably turn off the lights and fall down the stairs! Haha. Aw, I'll be happy with a tent in the woods. It's really nice that.
DECLAN: Aw thank you.
It is amazing to think that there are so many different buildings that we can call home. They can be detached or semi-detached houses, flats, terraced houses, caravans, bungalows or even Declan’s dream home, a lighthouse!
Some different types of homes
Image caption, A home built in the trees
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What type of home do you live in? Are there any different types of homes near you?
Houses and homes can have lots of different features. Normally though, they will have a roof, doors, walls and windows. This all helps keep them warm and comfortable to live in. Why not see if you can find any other features of houses near you? Maybe you could even draw a picture of your dream home and show it to your family and friends.
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