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Life Is Our Classroom
their energy for other things. Traditional schools focus on the A TO Z SAVINGS
outcome, but while the outcome is definitely important, we
tend to put more emphasis on the process/experience of PRICES BELOW WHOLESALE
learning.”
One Stop
Tsippy’s husband, my son Aaron, who is more a support Chanukah
than a hands-on participant in this project, chimes in with a Shopping
few of his own ideas. “Home schooling gives me opportuni-
ties to present new ideas to my child in the way I think is We carry a large
best. I’m not always one step behind, trying to correct what selection of winter gloves,
her classmates or teachers have already taught her. Children
are a blank slate, and it’s a privilege to be the first to write on hats and a lot more at
it. For example, children with behavioral, emotional or learn- below wholesale
ing disabilities were teased and looked down on when I went prices.
to school, because they didn’t ‘fit in.’ Now, I explain to my
daughters that everyone has strength and weakness. Some 410-358-6611 STORE HOURS:
people’s weaknesses are more visible to others. We should Sunday - Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
not be embarrassed or looked down on because of our weak- 6307 Reisterstown Rd.
nesses. It’s so much easier when you’re taught it right the first Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
time. My daughters see less value in fitting in. After all, they (Next to Kosher Bite) Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
don’t spend their day with a class full of kids just like them-
selves. I love that my kids are so unique. Home schooling fits We accept BY Penguin Cards.
our children and our lifestyle at this time. When our children
get older, things may change.”
Rebecca Masinter was very articulate about why she home
schools. “Home schooling has the potential to allow the fam-
ily unit to be the most important part of the child’s life,” she
says. “In today’s world, parents are told that they are not good
enough and need professionals to help them bring up their
children. I wanted our family to be primary, and the best way
to do that is through home schooling. As the decision maker
in our home school, I have the choice about what I think is
important for my children to know, and I can focus on those
things.”
Fayge Pinter* started home schooling her eight-year-old
daughter, Chavie, because the school insisted that she give
her daughter medication in order for her to stay in school.
Mrs. Pinter’s pediatrician agreed that medication was not
necessarily the right answer for Chavie, so Mrs. Pinter felt she
had no choice but to keep her daughter home. She came to
the decision to home school because of the conflict with the
school, but now the process is working well for their family.
Matt. Bernstein says, “My son reminds me of myself. I also
struggled in school. For some kids, the traditional education-
al system is just not a good fit. They need a more student-
centric educational model in order to learn.”
Filling Up the Day
One of the things I imagine home schooling children saying
to their mothers is “Ma, I’m so bored. What can I do-o-o-?”
None of the three families I spoke to seemed to have that
problem.
“Ha!” says Tsippy, “My children barely know what that word
means. They are used to entertaining themselves and can
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their energy for other things. Traditional schools focus on the A TO Z SAVINGS
outcome, but while the outcome is definitely important, we
tend to put more emphasis on the process/experience of PRICES BELOW WHOLESALE
learning.”
One Stop
Tsippy’s husband, my son Aaron, who is more a support Chanukah
than a hands-on participant in this project, chimes in with a Shopping
few of his own ideas. “Home schooling gives me opportuni-
ties to present new ideas to my child in the way I think is We carry a large
best. I’m not always one step behind, trying to correct what selection of winter gloves,
her classmates or teachers have already taught her. Children
are a blank slate, and it’s a privilege to be the first to write on hats and a lot more at
it. For example, children with behavioral, emotional or learn- below wholesale
ing disabilities were teased and looked down on when I went prices.
to school, because they didn’t ‘fit in.’ Now, I explain to my
daughters that everyone has strength and weakness. Some 410-358-6611 STORE HOURS:
people’s weaknesses are more visible to others. We should Sunday - Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
not be embarrassed or looked down on because of our weak- 6307 Reisterstown Rd.
nesses. It’s so much easier when you’re taught it right the first Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
time. My daughters see less value in fitting in. After all, they (Next to Kosher Bite) Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
don’t spend their day with a class full of kids just like them-
selves. I love that my kids are so unique. Home schooling fits We accept BY Penguin Cards.
our children and our lifestyle at this time. When our children
get older, things may change.”
Rebecca Masinter was very articulate about why she home
schools. “Home schooling has the potential to allow the fam-
ily unit to be the most important part of the child’s life,” she
says. “In today’s world, parents are told that they are not good
enough and need professionals to help them bring up their
children. I wanted our family to be primary, and the best way
to do that is through home schooling. As the decision maker
in our home school, I have the choice about what I think is
important for my children to know, and I can focus on those
things.”
Fayge Pinter* started home schooling her eight-year-old
daughter, Chavie, because the school insisted that she give
her daughter medication in order for her to stay in school.
Mrs. Pinter’s pediatrician agreed that medication was not
necessarily the right answer for Chavie, so Mrs. Pinter felt she
had no choice but to keep her daughter home. She came to
the decision to home school because of the conflict with the
school, but now the process is working well for their family.
Matt. Bernstein says, “My son reminds me of myself. I also
struggled in school. For some kids, the traditional education-
al system is just not a good fit. They need a more student-
centric educational model in order to learn.”
Filling Up the Day
One of the things I imagine home schooling children saying
to their mothers is “Ma, I’m so bored. What can I do-o-o-?”
None of the three families I spoke to seemed to have that
problem.
“Ha!” says Tsippy, “My children barely know what that word
means. They are used to entertaining themselves and can
u 410 358 8509 u 57
