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Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Sit down, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Using practical wisdom, years of experience, and a little bit of humor, Carrie De Francisco offers homeschooling advice, tips, and ideas to moms navigating the homeschooling adventure. Weekly coffee breaks and conversations with Carrie will give you the support and encouragement you need to help you homeschool one day at a time, one step at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time. Speaker, Homeschool Coach, Home Educator, and Author…
Episodes
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Words Matter: A Conversation with Amy Hughes
The words we speak matter. Our words profoundly shape our children’s development, confidence, and spiritual formation. There are words we say to our kids that…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Creating Learning Zones: A Conversation with Heidi Christianson
Change your mindset about when, where, and how learning takes place. In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Heidi Christianson about creating learning zones…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Morning Time Basket: What Do I Need Besides A Basket?
Actually, you don't even need a basket to start a morning time routine and to use this family-style approach to learning. It doesn't even have to happen in the…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Eat To Explore: Cultural Learning with Culinary Arts
Have you seen Carrie's "Cook & Chat" reels on TikTok and Instagram? If so, you know how much Carrie loves to cook. Do you have a child who loves to cook or…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastTake a Coffee Break: Homeschool Book Recommendations
This week, Carrie is taking a little sabbath break to recoup from conventions and traveling and to spend some time planning a wedding. This week's episode is…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
NOT Back To School Traditions: Conversation with Jessica Carpinelli and Mandi McArthur
The Coop (Jessica Carpinelli and Mandi McArthur) are back on the Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast. This time Carrie, Jessica, Mandi are sharing activities…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Homeschooling With Laughter: Lessons Learned From Sarah
Being a homeschool mom does not require a teaching credential, a masters in education, or an expertise in algebra. Moms can homeschool without these things…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Teaching Differently: Thriving with Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia at Home
If you have constant battles over handwriting, composition, and/or math lessons, then check out this week's episode. This week, Carrie explains Dyslexia's…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Carpe Diem! Let's Resurrect a "Dead Language"
Why on earth do classical educators include Latin instruction in their homeschooling? Even if you aren't a classical homeschooler, you may want to resurrect…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
From Surviving to Thriving: A Conversation with Christina Carpenter
Don't just survive while homeschooling. It is time to thrive instead! What is the secret to thriving instead of just surviving? It isn't teaching with a…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Simple Summer Rhythms & Routines
Do want or need a summer break but dread the fall out when formal school or lessons begin? Are your kids whining this summer that they are bored? Have no fear!…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The In-Between Moments: Simple Homeschool Transitions That Work
Homeschooling is full of different transitions. If not managed correctly, these different transitions times can be quite stressful. In this week's episode…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Nature of Rest: A Conversation with Eryn Lynum
What does the Bible and creation teach us about Sabbath living? We all need true rest but how do we achieve it? Where can we find examples to follow? In this…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Survive Convention Exhibit Halls: A Plan of Attack + Curriculum Reviews
It is Homeschool Convention Season! This week Carrie is updating a previous Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast episode that will help you navigate the…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Four Important Coffee Dates: Make Them a Priority
Yes, there are four important "Coffee Dates" every believer, wife, mother, and home educator should make as a priority. These one-on-one dates will help you…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Parles-tu Français? A Conversation with Shannon Kelly
Should you include foreign language instruction in your homeschooling? If so, which one? What if you don't fluently speak a second language? Can you…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Hesitant to Homeschool? A Conversation With Mandi McArthur and Jessica Carpinelli
Are you thinking about homeschooling but have tons of questions? Are you bombarded with questions about your homeschooling decision but not sure how to answer…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Homeschool Rabbit Holes: Rabbit Trails and Unit Studies
This spring, ramble down a few rabbit trails and jump into a few rabbit holes with your kids. In this little coffee break, Carrie shares the importance and…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
May the Fourth Be With You: Using Theme Days
Are you in a homeschooling learning rut? Do you need to jump start your lessons and reignite your child's love of learning? If so, then try inserting a few…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Homeschooling & Working: It Is Possible!
Can you work full time or part time and homeschool? Can you homeschool and work from home or run your own business? The answer is YES and you can even earn…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
How To Give Our Kids What Technology Can't: A Conversation with Erin Lochner
You have heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don’t lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Celebrating Biblical Feasts & Easter: A Conversation with Michelle Akrami
Easter and Passover are just around the corner. Do you celebrate Passover as part of your Easter traditions? Celebrating biblical feasts as believers can…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Charlotte Mason For the Rest of Us: A Conversation with Amy Hughes
Charlotte Mason for the Rest of Us has a double meaning. It’s for those of you who, for whatever reason, aren’t fully disciplined (you may have failed your own…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
It's Time to Talk: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
It's time to talk to your kids about porn. It's a hard conversation but an important one to have. In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Greta Eskridge…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Five Year Anniversary: LIVE Episode
This week's episode is a LIVE celebration! Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast turns FIVE. In March of 2020, Carrie dropped her first ever podcast episode…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Watch Your Way Through History!
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." ~Shakespeare Bring history to life! Use movies, documentaries, TV mini-series, animated…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviors: A Conversation With Jami Glenn
Are big meltdowns running the show? Parenting is full of big emotions and big behaviors—yours and your kids'. If this describes your daily day, then take a…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
What About AI in Education: Creative Ways to Use AI Without Dumbing Things Down
Is there a place for Artificial Intelligence in your home education? In this week's episode, Carrie explores a few of the pitfalls as well as a ton of creative…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
A Wild Education: The Advantages of Homeschooling With Animals
In this week's little coffee break, Carrie talks with two of her homeschooling friends about the advantages of having pets and raising animals and how to…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The 10 Essentials to Home Education (Part 2)
There are 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey, and you might be surprised to find out they aren't a perfect curriculum, a must-read book…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The 10 Essentials of Home Education (Part 1)
There are 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey, and you might be surprised to find out they aren't a perfect curriculum, a must-read book…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Out-of-the-Box Child: A Conversation With Nathan Clarkson
Do you have an out-of-the-box child? Are you in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child? God has created each of us as unique…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Homeschool Athletes: Playing the NCAA Game (Updated)
If you homeschool and you have a serious and competitive athlete, then you don't want to miss this week's Coffee With Carrie Podcast. Sadly, many talented…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Must Read Alouds in 2025: A Conversation with Korrie Johnson
Is your New Year's Resolution to read aloud more as a family? If so, then make sure you listen to this week's episode. Carrie talks with The Good Book Mom…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Simplify Your Learning Spaces: Get Organized!
Happy New Year! It is time to reevaluate, reprioritize, and reorganize! In this week's episode, Carrie shares simple ways to organize (or re-organize) your…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Simplify 2025! 5 Ways to Homeschool Simply, Enjoyably, & Inexpensively
In 2025, don't overcomplicate your homeschooling! In this week's episode, Carrie shares how to remove the chaos until the calm returns. These five tips will…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
A Weary World Rejoices: Lessons Learned from Elizabeth
"O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shinning. It is the night of our dear Savior's birth...A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Calm The Christmas Chaos: Making Room for Jesus (Updated)
Is there room for Jesus in your inn? "Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Yule School: Simple Holiday Homeschooling Ideas
It's that time of the year again! Tis the season for celebrations, baking, and traditions. While December brings much Christmas cheer, it can also bring much…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Grandparents: A Home Education Gift (Updated)
"A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and little bit best friend." ~ Unknown. Homeschooling should be done in community. This includes…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Holiday Kitchen Hacks for Busy Homeschooling Mom
This episode is just in time for Thanksgiving! It's a smorgasbord of tips. Carrie shares hacks that will help busy homeschool moms save time (and money) this…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Teachable Moments with Great Books: A Conversation with Millie Florence
Millie Florence, a homeschool graduate, is coming out with another book: Beyond Mulberry Glen. Her latest book will be released January 2025 by Sarah…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Sabbath Schooling: It Saved My Sanity!
What is Sabbath Schooling? In this episode, Carrie shares how incorporating the principle of Sabbath saved her sanity (and probably her health too!). This…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Break A Leg! Musical Theatre & Home Education
"Don't rain on my parade!" "Arise and seize the day!" "Put on a happy face!" "One more day!" If you broke out in song while reading these quotes, then you are…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Homeschool Dad: A Conversation with Andrew Pudewa
Before Andrew Pudewa was the "IEW Guy," his most important job was being a homeschool dad. In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Andrew Pudewa of Institute…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Notebooking 101: A Creative & Simple Way to Document Your Child's Progress
What is Notebooking? Notebooking is a great way to create a record of learning in a creative and meaningful way. Like narration, it is a natural form of…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
It's Election Time: Civics Activities for the Entire Family
Join Carrie for this week's episode as she shares six simple ways to learn about US government with the entire family or with your teen for high school civics…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Heart of Preschool (& Kindergarten)
If you have a toddler, preschooler, or a 5 year old, you don't want to miss this Coffee With Carrie Homeschool episode. If your children are past this stage…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Wall-Less Classroom: A Conversation with Christina Franco
“The world is the true classroom. The most rewarding and important type of learning is through experience, seeing something with our own eyes.” ~ Jack Hanna…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Five Flavors of Home Education: Homeschool Styles & Methods
What is your favorite flavor of homeschooling? In this week's episode, Carrie simply explains the five major homeschooling styles and helps you discern which…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
But God... A New Homeschool Attitude
This week's coffee date with Carrie is 100% pure encouragement from God's Word! Got challenges? Homeschooling not going as planned? Is life getting messier…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Day of Dedication: What Is It & How To Do It?
It's almost September! Let's kick off Season 8 of Coffee With Carrie and a new school year with a Day of Dedication! Before you buy one box of curriculum…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Unschooling Plan: A Conversation with Rachael Alsbury
Do you want to replace the word home "school" with home "education"? Do you want your home education to be more "interest-based" and "child-centered"? Are you…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
The Joy of Slow: A Conversation with Leslie Martino
In a culture that prizes productivity, efficiency, and success, it’s easy to feel as though you're constantly falling short. Moms can easily lose sight of joy…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastMy Homeschool Style: It's Perfectly Imperfect
Sometimes moms get caught up in the idea of how they think things are suppose to look like when homeschooling, instead of accepting the way things are actually…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science Study
Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science Study Are you looking for a different way to learn science this year or a way to learn science with friends? If…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Connecting Through Stories: A Conversation with Christina Carpenter
Don't miss this conversation with Christina Carpenter, founder of Bloom and Blossom Home Education Conference on reading aloud and telling stories for creating…
- Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
A Homeschool Essential: Family Read Aloud
What are homeschooling essentials? You might be surprised at the list! Join Carrie as she shares one of her favorite essentials: Family Read Aloud Time. Carrie…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Cafeteria Lady: Tips for KP Duty While Homeschooling
In this week's episode, Carrie talks about the homeschool struggle no one tells you about when you start homeschooling: Your Job as the Cafeteria Lady! As a…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Moore Formula (Less is More): A Conversation with Carolyn Forte
Less really is more! Do you want to stop doing "school at home"? Do you want to make your home education more of a lifestyle? Create a creative and stress-free…