5 Days of Blogging - Back to Homeschool Blog Hop

Come join us from July 30 - August 3 for 5 days of Blog Hopping with our Back to Homeschool Blog Hop.  More than 70 members of the Schoolhouse Review Crew will be participating.  Be on the lookout.  Some members will be offering giveaways.

The schedule is as follows.

Homeschool Methods Unit Studies, Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, Classical? Which homeschool method is right for your homeschool? On Monday, the Crew tackles this topic, bringing you their experiences, tips, and recommendations!

Homeschool Curriculum The most popular question among homeschool momma’s has to be, “What curriculum do you use?” If there’s anything these bloggers understand, it’s curriculum! On Tuesday, the Crew shares their favorite choices with you!

Homeschool Planning I suppose the 2nd most popular question among homeschool mommas might be, “How do you plan your homeschool day . . . week. . .  year?” From year around schoolers, to traditional “public” school schedules. From days planned out practically minute by minute to those who “wing it,” the Crew will share their planning tips with you on Wednesday!

Homeschool Classrooms I just love catching a glimpse of homeschool rooms. Some folks have classrooms decked out with teacher and student desks, chalkboards, and walls covered with charts and maps. Others spend more time on the couch or kitchen table. Come take a peek at the Crew’s homeschool classrooms and other spaces on Thursday.

Homeschool Co-ops To co-op or not to co-op, that is the question. On Friday, the Crew will share their experiences, both positive and negative, with this form of homeschool enrichment.




More than 70 members of the TOS Crew will be submitting blog posts.  Maybe you will see an old friend; hopefully, you will make a few new ones.  Here is the blog roll call.



Alyson B @ Family Style School
Amy A. @ One Blessed Mamma
Amy B. @ Bow of Bronze
Angela W. @ The Wellspring of Life
Anne G. @ Upstate Ramblings
April B. @ Eclectic Montage
April H. @ My Three Rivers Home
Aurie G. @ Our Good Life
Barbara C. @ Alive in Spirit
Beth B. @ Ozark Ramblings
Brandi K. @ Living Sola Gratia
Brandy B. @ Kingdom Academy
Cariann M. @ Unionvale Homeschool
Chante M. @ My Natural Motherhood Journey
Christa D. @ Fairfield Corner Academy
Christina A. @ Blue Skies Academy
Christine T. @ Our Homeschool Reviews
Cristi S. @ Through the Calm and Through the Storm
Debbie L. @ Debbie’s Homeschool Corner
Debra B. @ Footprints in the Butter
Gwen T. at Toliver’s to Texas
Heather A. @ Only Passionate Curiosity
Heather D. @ The Blessings Pour Out
Hillary M. @ Our Homeschool Studio
Jacquelin C. @ A Stable Beginning
Jasmine L. @ Ponder the Path
Jenn P. @ Treasuring Life’s Blessings
Jennifer H. @ White Trash Mama
Jennifer K @ Fresh Start Academy
Jennifer K. @ Our Peculiar Lives
Jennifer L. @ Jenn’s RAQ
Jennifer M. @ A Glimpse of Our Life
Jessica K. @ Modest Mama
Jessica L. @ Oraange Marmalade Mama
Jessy G. @ Our Side of the Mountain
Jill C. @ Clark Clan Craziness
Joelle U. @ Homeschooling for His Glory
Julie C. @ Creatin’ Classical Chaos
Karyn T. @ Teach Beside Me
Kim M. @ Homestead Acres
Kimberly L. @ We Love to Homeschool
Kym T. @ Homeschool Coffee Break
Kristen H. @ Sunrise to Sunset
Kristi K. @ The Potter’s Hand Academy
LaDonna H. @ Pioneer Journey
Laura H. @ Four Little Penguins
Lisa B. @ The Berry Patch
Lisa R. @ Our Country Road
Lisa T. @ The Happy Homeschool Mom
Lizzie N. @ A Dusty Frame
Lora F. @ My Blessed Life
Marcy C. @ Ben and Me
Marisa C. @ Lighthouse Classical Academy
Mary R. @ Winecup Christian Academy
Melissa C. @ Hidden Valley Simpicity
Melissa L. @ Grace Christian Homeschool
Nicole T. @ Journey to Excellence
Nicole W. @ Mama of Many Blessings
Nicole W. @ Schooling in the Sun
Patsy B. @ Ms. B’s Bonnet
Sara P. @ Embracing Destiny
Sarah D. @ Ahoy Maties!!
Shalynne A. @ Wonderfully Chaotic
Shanna C. @ Learning at His Feet
Stefanie S. @ Life with My Giggly Girls
Stephanie B. @ Swinging on Small Hinges
Tara M. @ This Sweet Life of Mine
Taunya R. @ Taunya’s Place
Tiffany D. @ The Crafty Home
Tonia L. @ The Sunny Patch
Wendy H. @ Homeschooling Blessings
Wendy R. @ Life at Rossmont
Yvana H. @ Grant Us Wisdom


Special thanks to Marcy for pulling this together, for the great descriptions of each day's agenda, and for the blog roll.  Thanks, Marcy!  Check out her great blog at Ben and Me.

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On Monday, November 15, the price for a one-year U.S. or Canadian print subscription to
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TOS Homeschool Expo

It's back to homeschool time and registration is open for the online Schoolhouse Expo, October 4-8. It's five days of top homeschool speakers, fellowship, and fun door prizes.

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The theme this fall is "Celebrate Homeschooling!" We're going to celebrate the unique blessings of homeschooling, the beginning of another school year, our families, and the freedom to tailor our children's education to best meet their needs.

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Our first ever Schoolhouse Expo, held May 12-14, 2010, was a huge success! We had wonderful speakers, topics, free gifts, and door prizes that helped to bless and encourage attendees from around the world.

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My mini-team

We are about to embark on a new adventure. The TOS Crew will begin its 3rd year very soon for the 2010-2011 school year. This year, I am First Mate of the BLUE DOLPHINS mini-crew. I have 4 other ladies on my team.

Please take a few minutes to check out the other 4 ladies' blogs.

TheMacRak

Laurie Gauger

Gold Silver Precious Stones

LaFranceFamily

The 2010 Homeschool Crew Seaworthy Award Winners!

TOS Homeschool Crew announces the Seaworthy Award Winners for the 2009-2010 school year.

You can see the list of winners here. Check it out and find some great products for your next school year.

Free NASA DVD for the asking

http://chatterandclatter.blogspot.com/2010/06/journey-to-stars-free-dvd-from-nasa.html

You can request one for each child, as well as activity sheets for each child.

TOS Expo Vendor Hall

If you're researching or buying homeschool curriculum, you have to check out the Vendor Hall at the Schoolhouse Expo! It's open to everyone. Browse through companies such as Rainbow Resource, WriteShop, Apologia, Latin Road/Phonics Road, Multiplication Shake, Go Phonics, and MANY MORE!

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There is just so much to see. Stop by and meet the virtual hostess from each company, browse their selection, and look for "conference specials".

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