| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp. All rights reserved. |
| about the book |
| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to The Moore Formula by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 This is a Christian-based educational philosophy described in several books written by homeschooling pioneers Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore, including, "Better Late Than Early", "School Can Wait" and "Homegrown Kids". This Moore Formula homeschool curriculum includes a blend of study, work, and service. The studies should be practical, low-stress, and interest-based. The work should include doing chores, helping with the family business, and a child's own entrepreneurial activities - to build self-confidence and self-control. Daily service is recommended, such as helping at home and in the community, to help build character. An important emphasis of this philosophy is that parents should wait until their children are *ready* to learn to read and write. No formal study is required until age 8 to 10 or 12 (though early readiness in children is not discouraged). The curriculum includes unit and project work. History is taught thru the reading of biographies (NOT historical fiction - the reading of fiction is discouraged in this philosophy). Math and grammar are taught using "Math It" and "Winston Grammar". The Moore Formula method can be used independently, or by enrolling in "The Moore Academy". The philosophy and curriculum are described on the Moore website at - Moore Foundation and Academy |
| "High success comes when close individual attention is paid to the needs of the student, following their interests and allowing them to mature at their own rate..." -- Dr. Raymond Moore |