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
250 episodes
Messy Handwriting: A Conversation with Polly Benson
Let's talk about that messy handwriting! In this week's episode, Carrie talks with the inventor and founder of Legiliners, Polly Benson. Carrie and Polly share stories of handwriting successes (and failures) as they answer many of y...
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Season 9
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Episode 286
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36:40
Homeschool Hodgepodge
This week's episode is a a gallimaufry of ideas, impressions, and views all related to home education. There's really no rhyme or reason to the topics being discussed. If you are new to CWC Homeschool Podcast or if you need some fre...
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Season 9
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Episode 285
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26:39
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 we shouldn’t and there are words we don’t say that we should. Knowi...
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Season 9
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Episode 284
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34:52
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 (and you will be surprised at the ten she shares). Pour yourself a cup o...
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Season 9
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Episode 283
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36:14
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 morning time! In this week's episode, Carrie answers the most FAQ about ...
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Season 9
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Episode 282
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22:30
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...
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Season 9
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Episode 281
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31:06
Take 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 an oldie but goodie! As you plan and prep for a new school year, read one ...
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Season 4
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Episode 138
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27:59
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 you can do to celebrate the First Day (and 1st Week) of "School." Carrie...
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Season 9
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Episode 280
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41:39
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. However, there is one thing you cannot homeschool without. It is a sense of...
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Season 9
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Episode 279
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22:17
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 cousins: Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. Students with Dysgraphia have extr...
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Season 9
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Episode 278
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32:55
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 this "dead" language and teach it to your child. In this week's episode, Ca...
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Season 9
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Episode 277
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26:28
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 particular methodology or using a specific curriculum. The secret t...
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Season 9
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Episode 276
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33:14
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! Create a summer rhythm that will carry you through the summer and into t...
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Season 9
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Episode 275
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21:29
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, Carrie shares ideas for making the five most common homeschool transition ti...
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Season 9
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Episode 274
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35:07
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 week's episode, Carrie talks with Erin Lynum, master naturalist and author...
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Season 9
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Episode 273
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35:22
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 homeschool curriculum exhibit hall and will help you get the most out of your homesc...
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Season 9
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Episode 272
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36:22
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 build your relationship with God, your spouse, your children, and your friends.&n...
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Season 9
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Episode 271
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27:39
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 competently teach your child French, Spanish, Mandarin, or German if you only...
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Season 9
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Episode 270
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45:25
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 them? Then make sure you listen to this week's coffee break! ...
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Season 9
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Episode 269
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44:57
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 simplicity of following the interests God has placed in your child's heart. ...
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Season 9
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Episode 268
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25:24
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 Theme Days into your homeschooling. What are Theme Days? They ar...
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Season 9
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Episode 267
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23:13
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 some extra income while homeschooling. It is possible if you change yo...
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Season 9
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Episode 266
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20:06
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 slowly eroding the very essence of our homes and families. You see it. You feel it. You...
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Season 9
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Episode 265
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45:03
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 enrich our understanding of Jesus and God's plan for salvation and they are st...
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Season 9
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Episode 264
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41:39
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 CM habit training), don’t want to be a CM purist, or who have kids who can't sit sti...
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Season 9
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Episode 263
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33:52