Unit Study Approach

"The unit method of organizing the day's learning activities around a single topic is considered to be one of the most effective methods of teaching. It is extremely practical for your child for finding any information he may ever need. It is particularly useful when you are teaching several children of varied ages. Even preschool youngsters can be included in the informal part of such a method. The unfolding of the procedure should follow as much as possible the creative approach of the children rather than be overly dominated by the adult."

Raymond Moore, Home-Style Teaching
page 66

Ideas & Methods for Teaching

". . .the greatest teaching involves many loving and thoughtful one-to-one responses, inspiring and encouraging adult examples, and much freedom to explore. At first it may seem overly simplistic or old-fashioned, but be patient and merciful in your judgment. Simple ideas and methods are usually the most effective, and old-fashioned items often wear well."

Raymond & Dorothy Moore, Home Style Teaching
page 16

Benefit of Natural Situations and Opportunities to Explore

“Parents should also question much of the contemporary emphasis on special materials and equipment for learning in a child's environment. A clutter of toys can be more confusing than satisfying to a child. On the other hand, natural situations, with opportunities to explore, seldom overstimulate or trouble a small child. Furthermore, most children will find greater satisfaction and demonstrate greater learning from things they make and do with their parents or other people than from elaborate toys or learning materials. And there is no substitute for solitude - in the sand pile, mud puddle, or play area - for a young child to work out his own fantasies. Yet this privilege is often denied in our anxiety to institutionalize children.” 

Raymond S. Moore, School Can Wait

History's Influence on Homeschooling

“Homeschool history tells of more than two centuries of home-teaching influence on American education, although it has been largely obscured by the drawn curtains of conventional bias.” 

Raymond S. Moore, School Can Wait

Importance of Incidental Teaching

“An alarming number of parents appear to have little confidence in their ability to "teach" their children. We should help parents understand the overriding importance of incidental teaching in the context of warm, consistent companionship. Such caring is usually the greatest teaching, especially if caring means sharing in the activities of the home.” 

Raymond S. Moore, School Can Wait

Recipe for Genius

“[Homeschooling]...recipe for genius: More of family and less of school, more of parents and less of peers, more creative freedom and less formal lessons.” 

Raymond S. Moore, School Can Wait