In an apartment on the floor,
Lived a neighbor, strange for sure,
Their house was different from the rest,
But it was cozy, nonetheless.

Their walls were painted bright and bold,
Of colors young kids love to hold,
Their door had stickers, big and small,
That made the children stop and stall.

The apartment next door, it has,
A look that's quite the opposite of,
The one that's strange and oh so cool,
But it's still nice, just like a jewel.

It has the same floor and the same wall,
But the feel is different, that's all,
And that's okay, for it takes all kinds,
To make a neighborhood that's one of a kind.

So let's be curious and explore,
The world around us, with an open door,
And let's make friends, no matter how,
Different their homes, they can show us how.

Reflections

1. How was the strange neighbor's apartment different from the other apartments in the building?
2. What made the children stop and stall in front of the strange neighbor's door?
3. How was the apartment next door the same and different from the strange neighbor's apartment?
4. Why is it important to embrace differences and make friends with people who are different from us?
5. Have you ever made friends with someone who was different from you? How did it feel to get to know them?