Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Sit down, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Using biblical principles, years of experience, and a little bit of humor, Carrie De Francisco offers homeschooling advice, tips, and ideas to moms who have been called to this 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. Author of Just Breathe ( & Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God & Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education.
Episodes
218 episodes
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 for Excellence in Writing (IEW) about being a homeschool dad. He shares&...
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Season 8
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Episode 240
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42:33
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 assessment for all ages. In this week's episode, Carrie shares simple and...
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Season 8
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Episode 239
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29:35
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 credit. This episode is full of resources, recommendations, and fun activities to do ...
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Season 8
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Episode 238
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29:29
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, make sure you share this episode with friends who are thinking of homeschooling ...
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Season 8
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Episode 237
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24:49
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. In this week's coffee break, Carrie talks with Christina Franco of Rooted...
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Season 8
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Episode 236
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44:46
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 method you gravitate towards the most: Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 235
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26:10
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 each day? Are the excuses and feelings of guilt piling up? ...
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Season 8
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Episode 234
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16:49
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, before you sign up for any classes, and before you crack open one book, shoul...
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Season 8
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Episode 233
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21:34
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 a Type A planner who wants to walk more in freedom? Then you need to list...
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Season 7
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Episode 232
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37:35
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. If this sounds like you, then take a little coffee break. In this...
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Season 7
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Episode 231
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46:51
My 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 going in their homeschooling. Home education can be both perfect and perfectl...
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Season 7
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Episode 231
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17:58
Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science Study
Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science StudyAre you looking for a different way to learn science this year or a way to learn science with friends? If science studies have you stuck in a rut, then make sure you listen to...
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Season 7
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Episode 229
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21:28
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 connections, building relationships, and sharing the gospel. Listening to Christina ...
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Season 7
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Episode 228
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41:57
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 shares encouragement and practical tips on how to cons...
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Season 7
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Episode 227
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16:25
The 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 homeschool mom, you really do spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Coo...
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Season 7
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Episode 226
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32:56
The 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 approach to homeschooling by using the "Moore Formula." In t...
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Season 7
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Episode 225
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39:55
High School Help: How to Skip the Teenage Years (& Maybe Even College too!)
Would you like to skip the teenage years? What should you expect your teen to do while homeschooling high school?What is your teen actually capable of and willing to do during his high school years?What does your teen want to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 224
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20:05
Create a Simple Summer Rhythm
It's summertime! Whether you take an extended summer sabbath or you school year round, you don't want to miss this special summertime coffee break. In this week's episode Carrie shares how to keep (or create) a summer rhythm that wi...
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Season 7
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Episode 223
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20:57
Homeschooling a Strong-Willed Child
Parenting a strong-willed child comes with many blessings and challenges. When you are that child’s teacher too, then you kick it up a notch (or two)!As a mom to a strong-willed child (and as a strong-willed child all grown up), Carrie h...
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Season 7
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Episode 222
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15:12
Homeschool Record Keeping & Transcripts: It's Easier Than You Think!
Don't stress about creating report cards or transcripts! You may not even need them. If your state requires them, if your student athlete needs them, if the college admission board requests them, or if you have no idea if you ...
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Season 7
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Episode 221
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24:01
Homeschool Celebrations: Culminating Activities, Commencement Ceremonies, & More
During the last month of the school year, it's time to celebrate not cram! It's the time of the year to celebrate your child’s achievements this past year and to acknowledge all of the ways God has been faithful to you and to your family ...
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Season 7
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Episode 220
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22:38
Straight Talk: A Conversation with Leigh Nguyen
It's time for some straight talk! There are several hard topics Carrie wished veteran homeschool moms would have talked more about when she was in the midst of her homeschooling journey. In this week's episode, Carrie talks candidl...
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Season 7
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Episode 219
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39:02
The Homeschool Homestretch: End The School Year Strong!
We are in the homestretch! Summer break is just around the corner. Just breathe... You've got this! Even if you school year round, you will appreciate the advice Carrie shares in this episode. Trying to get to the school...
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Season 7
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Episode 218
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26:04
Start Homeschooling Today! 7 Simple Steps To Get Started
Start homeschooling this week! If you are thinking about homeschooling, this episode will get you started! Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. Don't be overwhelmed by the process. You really only need to do 7 simple...
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Season 7
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Episode 217
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27:25
Become a Master Teacher: The Teaching Methods of Jesus
Do you want to become a master teacher and rock this home educator role? You don't need be a trained teacher or have a Masters in Education. You can simply apply the teaching methods of The Master Teacher: Jesus. In this...
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Season 7
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Episode 216
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24:05