Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast

By Carrie De Francisco

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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.


Episode Date
Homeschool Celebrations: Culminating Activities, Commencement Ceremonies, & More
May 16, 2024
Straight Talk: A Conversation with Leigh Nguyen
May 09, 2024
The Homeschool Homestretch: End The School Year Strong!
May 02, 2024
Start Homeschooling Today! 7 Simple Steps To Get Started
Apr 25, 2024
Become a Master Teacher: The Teaching Methods of Jesus
Apr 18, 2024
The Only Curriculum You Need: A Conversation with Erin McGhee
Apr 11, 2024
Start Your Homeschool Day Off Right: Family Devotional Resources
Apr 04, 2024
Homeschooling is Holy Ground: Lessons Learned From Moses
Mar 28, 2024
Raising Prayerful Kids: A Conversation with Steph Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom
Mar 21, 2024
Balancing Homeschooling, Health, & Work: A Conversation with Evgeniia Arasim
Mar 14, 2024
Balancing Homeschooling & Homemaking: It is Possible!
Mar 07, 2024
The 5 Big Ideas of Charlotte Mason: A Conversation With Leah Boden
Feb 29, 2024
Five Minute Art Studies: Charlotte Mason Inspired
Feb 22, 2024
Homeschooling With Grace: Revisited
Feb 15, 2024
The Mid Year Slump: Finding the Door in the February Wall
Feb 08, 2024
Letters From a Mother's Heart: A Few Lovely Traditions
Feb 01, 2024
The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Homeschool Mom
Jan 25, 2024
A Handbook for Homeschooling High School
Jan 18, 2024
Your ONE Thing: Homeschool Goal Setting
Jan 11, 2024
Cultivating Friendships: A Conversation with Torri Oglesby
Jan 04, 2024
200th Episode: The Tables Are Turned!
Dec 28, 2023
Epiphany: Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas
Dec 21, 2023
The Attributes of God: A Conversation With Kristi Menashe
Dec 14, 2023
The Coffee House: A Special Episode
Dec 07, 2023
Christmas Nature Studies
Nov 30, 2023
Leadership Education: A Conversation With Heidi Christianson
Nov 16, 2023
Homeschool On a Budget!
Nov 09, 2023
Friendships & Socialization
Nov 02, 2023
Entrepreneurship: The Best Math Curriculum Out There
Oct 26, 2023
My Little Black Dog: Homeschooling With Depression
Oct 19, 2023
Another Approach to Writing: A Conversation with Millie Florence
Oct 12, 2023
Redeeming the Locust Years: Lessons Learned From Joel
Oct 05, 2023
Simple & Stress-Free Science Studies
Sep 28, 2023
American Heritage Girls (AHG): A Conversation With Beverly Wolterbeek
Sep 21, 2023
Narration: The Best Homeschooling Idea Ever!
Sep 14, 2023
Read Your Way Through History: No Textbook Approach
Sep 07, 2023
A Podcast To Remember (Revisited): A Conversation With Amy Sloan
Aug 31, 2023
Gamify It! A Conversation With Jim Moran
Aug 24, 2023
Homeschooling An Only Child: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock
Aug 17, 2023
Change the Narrative With Your Teen: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
Aug 03, 2023
The Hidden Gifts of Homeschooling (Revisited): A Conversation With Jennifer Pepito
Jul 27, 2023
Preschool Homeschool: A Conversation With Katie Klein
Jul 20, 2023
Homeschool Planning Simplified (Revisited): A Conversation With Rachael Alsbury
Jul 13, 2023
Play, Talk, 'n Dyslexia (Revisited): A Conversation With Aimee Eucee
Jul 06, 2023
Home Education VS Home Schooling: A Conversation with Stephanie Slade
Jun 29, 2023
Speaking It Forward: Sowing Seeds That Will Reap In Another Season
Jun 22, 2023
A Passion-Driven Education (Revisited): A Conversation with Connor Boyack
Jun 15, 2023
The Homeschool OG: A Conversation With Carolyn & Martin Forte
Jun 08, 2023
The Sound of Music: A Conversation with Christa Svoboda
Jun 01, 2023
The Simplicity of Music: A Conversation With Jenni Hunt Dowling
May 25, 2023
Passport to Learning (Updated): Multi-Subject Approach to Learning Geography
May 18, 2023
The Best Homeschooling Advice Ever!
May 11, 2023
End the Year Strong: Updated
Apr 27, 2023
The Gift of Dyslexia: A Conversation With Joseph De Francisco
Apr 20, 2023
The High School Years: A Conversation With Francesca De Francisco
Apr 13, 2023
Create a Daily Rhythm (and Find Your Family's Groove)
Apr 06, 2023
Mending Nets: Take a Sabbatical
Mar 23, 2023
Homeschool Rabbit Holes: Rabbit Trails & Unit Studies
Mar 16, 2023
Sow the Seeds of Wonder: Homeschool in the Garden
Mar 09, 2023
Just Breathe: You Are Enough
Mar 02, 2023
Celebrating Lent As A Family
Feb 23, 2023
A Passion Driven Education: A Conversation with Connor Boyack
Feb 16, 2023
Banish the Homeschool Blahs
Feb 09, 2023
Field Trips: The Secret Sauce to Homeschooling
Feb 02, 2023
Sweet Valentine's Day Family Devotions: New & Updated
Jan 26, 2023
Homeschool With Laughter: Lessons Learned From Sarah
Jan 19, 2023
Book Clubs: Reading With Your Homeschool Friends
Jan 12, 2023
Simplify Your Learning Space: Part 2
Jan 05, 2023
Simplify Your Learning Space: Part 1
Dec 29, 2022
A Heart of Worship (Revisited): Lessons Learned From Mary
Dec 22, 2022
Holiday Entertaining & Homeschool Dances: A Conversation With Desiree Lang
Dec 15, 2022
Christmas Schooling With Christmas Carols
Dec 12, 2022
It's Advent! Come & Adore: A Conversation with Kristi Lynn Menashe
Dec 08, 2022
What I Say No To: Permission Granted
Dec 01, 2022
A Grateful Heart (Revisited): Lessons Learned From Joshua
Nov 23, 2022
An Attitude of Gratitude: Meaningful Thanksgiving Activities
Nov 17, 2022
The Cafeteria Lady: Organizational Tips for KP Duty
Nov 03, 2022
The Gifts of Homeschooling: An Interview with Jennifer Pepito
Oct 27, 2022
Math Match Maker: Curriculum Choices
Oct 20, 2022
Homeschool Hacks: 20 Sanity Saving Tips
Oct 13, 2022
Take a Coffee Break: Homeschool Book Recommendations
Oct 06, 2022
Less is More Curriculum: The High School Years
Sep 29, 2022
Read Aloud Recommendations
Sep 22, 2022
Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science Study
Sep 15, 2022
Are They Doing Enough? The Gift of Boredom
Sep 08, 2022
The "Less is More" Curriculum
Sep 01, 2022
Play, Talk, 'n Dyslexia: A Conversation with Aimee Eucce
Aug 25, 2022
Homeschool Family Style: A Conversation With Friends
Aug 18, 2022
Simple Homeschool Solutions: Get Loopy!
Aug 11, 2022
Homeschool Mindset Makeover
Jul 28, 2022
Plan Your School Year: An Conversation with Rachael Alsbury
Jul 21, 2022
The Great Homeschool Teacher: What's the Secret?
Jul 14, 2022
Homeschool Epic Fails: Revisited
Jul 07, 2022
"I Can't Homeschool Because...": Reprise
Jun 30, 2022
Homeschooling Q & A: Revised and Updated
Jun 23, 2022
Start a Homeschool Co-Op
Jun 09, 2022
Don't Do School At Home: Deschooling, Unschooling, & Nonschooling
Jun 02, 2022
Home Education: A Delightful & Nourishing Feast
May 26, 2022
Survive the Convention Exhibit Hall: Curriculum Reviews & Recommendations
May 19, 2022
Advice to Survive the Convention Exhibit Hall: A Plan of Attack
May 19, 2022
The Art of Language: Tips for Teaching High School English
May 05, 2022
Homeschooling Through Grief
Apr 28, 2022
Writing Lessons: Revisited
Apr 21, 2022
Soul Food & Family Devotions: Lessons Learned from the Last Supper
Apr 14, 2022
The Road To Reading
Mar 31, 2022
Home School Hindsight: Revisited
Mar 24, 2022
Busy and Burdened? Change Your Yoke!
Mar 17, 2022
The "S" Word Homeschoolers Should Be Talking About
Mar 10, 2022
Th OG of Homeschooling: A Conversation with Carolyn and Martin Forte
Mar 03, 2022
Mother Truckers: Join the Mama Bear Minivan Caravan
Feb 24, 2022
Why We Love Homeschooling: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
Feb 10, 2022
The February Wall: What Is It and How To Scale?
Feb 03, 2022
Homeschooling High School
Jan 27, 2022
Tot School: Homeschooling With Toddlers
Jan 20, 2022
Gameschooling
Jan 13, 2022
Resolutions, Reflection, and Reassessments: A New Year & A New Semester
Jan 06, 2022
100th Episode Celebration: Q & A, Stories, Exciting Announcements, and MORE!
Dec 30, 2021
Backyard Explorations: Simple Nature Studies
Dec 16, 2021
Making Room for Jesus: Calm the Christmas Chaos
Dec 09, 2021
A Heart of Worship: Lessons Learned From Mary
Dec 02, 2021
Being Mom, Mentor, & Friend: An Interview With Georgina Tanefski
Nov 24, 2021
Miracles & Manna: Trusting the Lord to Provide
Nov 18, 2021
You Might Be a Homeschooler...
Nov 11, 2021
Poetry Tea Time
Nov 04, 2021
The Hidden Blessings of Home Education: Grandparents
Oct 28, 2021
Taking a Sabbath Week: What Does It Look Like?
Oct 21, 2021
Make Math Meaningful (& Fun)
Oct 14, 2021
Adventure Clubs & Nature Days: An Interview With Cynthia Garcia
Oct 07, 2021
Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's (Part 2)
Sep 30, 2021
Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's
Sep 23, 2021
The Homeschool Legacy: An Interview With A 2nd Generation Homeschooler
Sep 16, 2021
But God....
Sep 09, 2021
What's In Your Basket? (Begin Your Day With Morning Time)
Sep 02, 2021
Day of Dedication: What Is It and Why You Should Do It
Aug 26, 2021
Homeschool Outside the Box (Part 2)
Aug 19, 2021
Homeschool Outside the Box
Aug 12, 2021
Less Is More: A Simple Homeschool Philosophy
Aug 05, 2021
You Need This! (Don't Homeschool Without It!)
Jul 29, 2021
Doubting Dads: "Honey, I Want to Homeschool the Kids!"
Jul 15, 2021
Stand Up & Stand Out: Lessons Learned from Josiah
Jul 08, 2021
Homeschooling With Dyslexia
Jul 01, 2021
Homeschooling For Free (Part 2)
Jun 24, 2021
Homeschooling for FREE (or for almost free)!
Jun 17, 2021
"I Can't Homeschool Because...." (Part 2)
Jun 10, 2021
I Can't Homeschool Because.....(Part One)
Jun 03, 2021
Summertime Strewing: Math & Science Ideas
May 27, 2021
The Art of Strewing
May 20, 2021
Getting Back To Normal: Let's Do This!
May 13, 2021
Home School Hindsight
May 06, 2021
Sabbath Principle: How To Apply It To Your Homeschooling (Part 2)
Apr 29, 2021
The Sabbath Principle: How to Apply It to Your Homeschooling (Part 1)
Apr 22, 2021
The Simplification Principle: How to Use It in Your Homeschooling
Apr 15, 2021
Creative Writing Tool Box (Part 2)
Apr 08, 2021
Creative Writing Tool Box (Part 1)
Apr 01, 2021
Celebrating Holy Week: Family Bible Studies & Activities
Mar 25, 2021
Living in Hope: Lessons Learned From Hannah
Mar 18, 2021
Homeschool Athletes: Playing the NCAA Game
Mar 11, 2021
Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 2)
Mar 04, 2021
Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 1)
Feb 25, 2021
Mom Time: Vital for Survival
Feb 18, 2021
To Teach or Not To Teach Shakespeare: 5 Simple Steps
Feb 11, 2021
I 💕Heart Science
Feb 04, 2021
Countdown to Valentine's Day: Devotions & Activities
Jan 28, 2021
New Beginnings & Do Overs: Lessons From Naomi
Jan 21, 2021
A Sabbath Year: A Year of Rest
Jan 14, 2021
Ditch the Distance Learning in 2021
Jan 07, 2021
20/20 Vision: Reflections on 2020
Dec 31, 2020
Holiday Homeschooling: Part 2
Dec 10, 2020
Holiday Homeschooling: Part 1
Dec 03, 2020
ADVENTures: Preparing for Christmas
Nov 27, 2020
Unicorns, Hamsters, & the Comparison Trap
Nov 19, 2020
Guarding Hearts & Minds: One Dryer Sheet at a Time
Nov 12, 2020
A Grateful Heart: Lessons From Joshua
Nov 05, 2020
The Secret to Being A Great Teacher
Oct 28, 2020
Let's Have a Hard Conversation
Oct 22, 2020
Rest in the Lord: Take a Sabbath Week
Oct 15, 2020
Living Counter Culture in a World Filled with Dangerous Undercurrents
Oct 08, 2020
Bread Crumbs & Fish Heads: It is Enough!
Sep 24, 2020
Epic Fails: What NOT Do While Homeschooling
Sep 17, 2020
It's an Election Year: USA Activities for the Entire Family
Sep 10, 2020
What Do You See? Lessons from Elisha, The Prophet
Sep 03, 2020
Your ULTIMATE Job Description
Aug 27, 2020
A Good Homeschooling Day
Aug 20, 2020
Getting Organized: Simple Steps to a Successful Start
Aug 13, 2020
Start the School Year Strong
Aug 06, 2020
Just Breathe (and Take A Sip of Coffee)
Jul 23, 2020
Simple Family Devotions & Lessons Learned from Gideon
Jul 16, 2020
History Alive: Part 2
Jul 09, 2020
History Alive: Part 1
Jul 02, 2020
Writing Lessons: You Can Do It!
Jun 25, 2020
Math Morning Time: Tame Those Math Tears and Fears
Jun 18, 2020
The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons from Nehemiah (Part 1)
Jun 11, 2020
The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons From Nehemiah (Part 2)
Jun 11, 2020
Nature Studies: Get Your Feet Wet This Summer
Jun 04, 2020
When God's Plans Don't Match Ours: Lessons from Jonah
May 21, 2020
So You're Thinking of Homeschooling High School
May 07, 2020
End the Year Strong (Part 1)
May 03, 2020
End the Year Strong (Part 2)
May 03, 2020
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #9 (Silly Time) & #10 (Sabbath Time)
Apr 29, 2020
10 Essentials To Homeschooling: #7 and #8 (Family Time & Friend Time)
Apr 25, 2020
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #6 (Play Time & Free Time)
Apr 14, 2020
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #5 (Morning Time)
Apr 11, 2020
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #4 Essential (Read Aloud Time)
Apr 03, 2020
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #3 (Outdoor Time)
Mar 30, 2020
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #2 Essential (Meal Time)
Mar 23, 2020
10 Essentials of Homeschooling: #1 Essential (Bible Time)
Mar 19, 2020