Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -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.
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Getting Organized: Simple Steps to a Successful Start
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe 2020-2021 school year is just around the corner. Whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years, you don't want to miss this coffee break with Carrie. In this episode, Carrie shares simple steps to help you get off to a successful start. She gives time and sanity saving tips to help you organize your supplies and books, plan your daily lessons and weekly plans, create spaces around your home for learning, and how to set realistic goals for both you, your...
Start the School Year Strong
August 06, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThe countdown has begun! It is almost time to start the new school year. Whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years, you don't want to miss this coffee break with Carrie. Carrie shares simple and practical tips to help you prepare for this school year, how to focus on what is most important, and how to make your first day, your first week, and your first month a success. Some of the suggestions shared can be found in her new book, Just Breathe (and Take...
Science Studies Made Simple!
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBIn this week's podcast, Carrie finishes up her "how to" summer series. If teaching science (or even the idea of teaching science) stresses you out, then pour yourself a cup of coffee and join Carrie for a little coffee break this week. Carrie shares how to plan, organize, and implement an entire year of science studies that the entire family will enjoy. No matter what your budget, time restraints, age of children, science knowledge, or COVID limitations are, Carrie will show how to make y...
Just Breathe (and Take A Sip of Coffee)
July 23, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MBWe have all had moments in our homeschooling where we needed someone to along side us and remind us to stop, to take a deep a breath, and to... just breathe. In this week's episode, Carrie shares her new book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God. In this podcast, Carrie shares what's in the book, the story behind the title, the reasons for the book, reasons why you should read it (and share it with your other homeschooling friends), and how to get your hand...
Simple Family Devotions & Lessons Learned from Gideon
July 16, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBLearn how to do super easy family devotions and learn lessons from Gideon in this latest podcast. Take a little coffee break as Carrie explains how to use just your Bible and three simple questions to help kids of all ages dig deep into God's Word. As Carrie explains how to use the 3 Question Method, she also teaches and shares insights from the Book of Judges that can be applied to our lives today. It's a timely message. At the time of Gideon, "everyone did what was right in his own eye...
History Alive: Part 2
July 09, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBTake a little coffee break and join Carrie for Part 2 of how to make History Come Alive in your homeschooling. In this episode, Carrie shares SIX super easy and super simple ways to make connections and to make history relevant. By using these six techniques, you can teach history to the entire family all at the same time. If you haven't listened to Part 1, check out that episode too! It explains how to organize your history lessons for the year while Part 2 explains how to teach your hi...
History Alive: Part 1
July 02, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB"The more you know about the past, the more prepared you are for the future." ~ T. Roosevelt. Yes, the more today's generation learns about the past, the better prepared they will be for the future. You can teach history without dry, boring, and sound-bite history textbooks that are often filled with half-truths, political ideologies, or revisionist history. Did you hate history class growing up? Are your kids bored to death when it is time for history lessons? If you are looking for a ...
History Alive: Part 1
July 02, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB"The more you know about the past, the more prepared you are for the future." ~ T. Roosevelt. Yes, the more today's generation learns about the past, the better prepared they will be for the future. You can teach history without dry, boring, and sound-bite history textbooks that are often filled with half-truths, political ideologies, or revisionist history. Did you hate history class growing up? Are your kids bored to death when it is time for history lessons? If you are looking for a ...
Writing Lessons: You Can Do It!
June 25, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you haven't found the "perfect" writing curriculum or program that works for your child, then join Carrie for this little coffee break. In this podcast, Carrie shares six ways you can make the writing program you are already using even better or teach writing without using any program at all. These six components will help you individualize your writing instruction to meet the needs of your child as well as help you save time since four out of the six components can be done with the ent...
Math Morning Time: Tame Those Math Tears and Fears
June 18, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBJoin Carrie for this little coffee break. In this episode, Carrie shares fun and simple ways to incorporate math picture books, games, read aloud, and problem-solving activities into your Morning (or Basket) Time. Carrie shares how to use and rotate SIX of her favorite "Go To" Math Resources during morning basket time. These super fun, quick, (and inexpensive) ideas are sure to be a hit with you and with your family. Exploring math and practicing computation as a family can be as easy as...
The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons From Nehemiah (Part 2)
June 11, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBAre you feeling discouraged, disappointed, or defeated? If so, then take a little coffee break and dig into the Book of Nehemiah with Carrie. Satan’s Play Book consists of the 7 D’s: Disapproval, Discouragement, Distractions, Distress (& fear), Division, Deception, & Doubt. But Nehemiah also shows through his example how we can respond to these tactics, how to choose faith over fear, and how to have victory over defeat. This episode is Part 2 (Tactics #4, #5, #6 & #7). Join Carrie for a ...
The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons from Nehemiah (Part 1)
June 11, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBA few years ago at our first annual Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms, Carrie shared a session entitled "Victory over Defeat." Carrie spent the morning digging deep into the Book of Nehemiah and discussed the different tactics Satan used to persuade Nehemiah to give up, to intimidate the Jews, and to bring the wall down and applied this principles to our daily lives today. The enemy has been using the same playbook since the dawn of time, and they are all played out in the Book of Nehe...
Nature Studies: Get Your Feet Wet This Summer
June 04, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBAre you interested in the idea of nature studies but aren't quite sure what they are or how to get started? In this podcast, Carrie encourages you to dip your feet into the relaxing waters of nature studies. There is no better way to explore and appreciate God’s handiwork than by doing nature studies and there is no better time to try out nature studies than during the summertime. Join Carrie in "Nature Studies: Get Your Feet Wet This Summer" podcast as she shares simple ideas on how to g...
Let's Talk Art Studies: What Are They and How to Start
May 28, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWhat are art studies? Since we are created in God's image, we have a natural desire to create too. Learning about different artists and their artwork is just another way to bring beauty into your home and into your children's lives. (And they are super fun and easy to do too!) In this week's podcast, Let's Talk Art Studies, Carrie shares simple and engaging ways to learn about art and to create art without breaking your bank account and without spending hours prepping and planning. Carr...
When God's Plans Don't Match Ours: Lessons from Jonah
May 21, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBHas God called you to homeschool or has He called you to homeschool another year? Don’t run away! Accept the call! In this podcast, "When God's Plans Don't Match Ours, Carrie will dig deep into the Book of Jonah and share lessons from the prophet on how to be joyful (and obedient) when God’s homeschooling “itinerary” doesn’t match yours! Like Jonah, are you traveling this homeschooling journey kicking and screaming or are you running in the opposite direction filled with fear, doubts an...
Passport to Learning
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBMany homeschooling families can’t literally travel the world due COVID-19, their schedules won’t allow it, or their checkbooks can’t handle it. So why not explore the world through books, music, art, history, geography, math, games, food, science, and fieldtrips. In this podcast, Passport to Learning, Carrie shares how to spend an entire school year exploring countries, cultures and God’s creation around the world. Helpful tips are given on how to easily use geography and "traveling" aro...
So You're Thinking of Homeschooling High School
May 07, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBLet's talk homeschooling high school! Whether your student is beginning his high school career, or he is still in the elementary grades, join Carrie for this little coffee break. It is never to early (or too late) to plan those high school years. In this podcast, Carrie explains what is required, gives tips on meeting those requirements in a creative way, and encourages the most fearful moms that homeschooling through high school is not only doable but can be enjoyable too! For links, bo...
End the Year Strong (Part 2)
May 03, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBJoin Carrie again for the second half of a LIVE seminar she presented about "How To Finish the School Year Strong!" Join Carrie as she picks up where she left off in Part 1 of the recorded informal discussion. In this segment, Carrie discusses two additional questions moms should ask and answer when trying to end the year strong: “What can we take a break from and start back up again next year?” and “What doesn’t need to be finished at all?” Through helpful tips and encouragement, Carrie ...
End the Year Strong (Part 1)
May 03, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBPour yourself a cup of coffee and join Carrie for a little coffee break. This episode is a recording of a LIVE seminar Carrie did at the beginning of May entitled, "How to End the Year Strong!" The end of the school year is always a stressful time. In the LIVE seminar, Carrie asks and answers three questions that will help moms end the year with confidence. This podcast is the first part of the seminar. Carrie shares how to use a homeschooling mission statement (or yearly goals) to help ...
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #9 (Silly Time) & #10 (Sabbath Time)
April 29, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBJoin Carrie for the last part of the 10 Essentials of Homeschooling series! Carrie will share the last two essentials: (#9) Silly Time and (#10) Sabbath Time. While homeschooling, it is essential to not only laugh at ourselves but to take much needed breaks. Carrie shares ideas on how to use the Principle of the Sabbath in your homeschooling and reasons why moms shouldn’t take themselves too seriously. *** And just to prove our point, we left in some of our mistakes and goof ups in this...
10 Essentials To Homeschooling: #7 and #8 (Family Time & Friend Time)
April 25, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBThere are 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey, and you might be surprised to find out they have nothing to do with a perfect curriculum or which methodology to use. Join Carrie as she shares Essentials #7 and #8 for homeschooling. Carrie shares ways to create cherished memories during Family Time (outside of school time) and reasons why moms need Friend Time to build much needed relationships. For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to C...
Redeeming the Locust Years
April 18, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MBDo you feel like this has been a lost year? If you feel like this has been a year of wasted time, wasted effort, wasted money, or wasted tears, then be reminded that NOTHING is wasted in God’s economy. Join Carrie as she shares encouragement from God’s Word and focuses on Joel 2:18-26. In this podcast, Carrie will share from her own experiences how God has restored and redeemed past homeschooling years that were lost or eaten up by the “locust.” God is faithful and mighty to save. Knowing...
Redeeming the Locust Years
April 18, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MBDo you feel like this has been a lost year? If you feel like this has been a year of wasted time, wasted effort, wasted money, or wasted tears, then be reminded that NOTHING is wasted in God’s economy. Join Carrie as she shares encouragement from God’s Word and focuses on Joel 2:18-26. In this podcast, Carrie will share from her own experiences how God has restored and redeemed past homeschooling years that were lost or eaten up by the “locust.” God is faithful and mighty to save. Knowing...
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #6 (Play Time & Free Time)
April 14, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBWhat are the 10 Essentials to homeschooling? You might be surprised at the list! Join Carrie in Part 6 as she shares the 6th Essential: Play Time (or Free Time). Free time and play time are not wasted time! They are an essential part of your child’s spiritual, educational, and emotional growth. Carrie shares reasons for allowing unstructured free time during your “school day” and practical tips on how to organize your home and school day in a way that encourages your children to invent...
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #5 (Morning Time)
April 11, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBWhether you are new to homeschooling, or you have been homeschooling for years, join Carrie as she talks about the The 10 Essentials of Homeschooling. In Part 5 of this 10 Part Series, Carrie shares the 5th Essential: Morning Time (or learning together as a family). Encouragement and practical tips are given on how to learn together as a family, how to organize your morning time, how to save time during the day, and how to keep your sanity while on this homeschooling adventure. For links,...
The 10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #5 (Morning Time)
April 11, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBWhether you are new to homeschooling, or you have been homeschooling for years, join Carrie as she talks about the The 10 Essentials of Homeschooling. In Part 5 of this 10 Part Series, Carrie shares the 5th Essential: Morning Time (or learning together as a family). Encouragement and practical tips are given on how to learn together as a family, how to organize your morning time, how to save time during the day, and how to keep your sanity while on this homeschooling adventure. Resources m...
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #4 Essential (Read Aloud Time)
April 03, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MBWhat are the 10 Essentials to homeschooling? You might be surprised at the list! Join Carrie in Part 4 as she shares the 4th Essential: Read Aloud Time. Carrie shares encouragement and practical tips on how to consistently incorporate read aloud time into your day and how to use read aloud time to learn as a family. An extended discussion on how to organize all of your books can be found in our latest article at our blog, Coffee With Carrie. Feed your child’s soul one page at a time an...
The 10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #3 (Outdoor Time)
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBHikers and travelers always have their 10 Essentials with them. What are the 10 Essentials to homeschooling? You might be surprised at the list! Join Carrie in Part 3 as she shares the 3rd Essential: Outdoor Time. Encouragement and practical tips are given on how to make outdoor time a priority and how to easily use the great outdoors as your classroom especially right now during these recommended home-stays. Resources mentioned in the podcast can be found at www.coffeewithcarrie.org and...
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #3 (Outdoor Time)
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBHikers and travelers always have their 10 Essentials with them. What are the 10 Essentials to homeschooling? You might be surprised at the list! Join Carrie in Part 3 as she shares the 3rd Essential: Outdoor Time. Encouragement and practical tips are given on how to make outdoor time a priority and how to easily use the great outdoors as your classroom especially right now during these recommended home-stays. For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coff...
The 10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #2 Essential (Meal Time)
March 23, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBThe 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey actually have nothing to do with choosing or using the best curriculums, books, or methodology. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that. Join Carrie in Part 2 as she shares the 2nd Essential: Meal Time. Encouragement and practical tips are given on how to create traditions around the dinner table and how to curb the chaos that comes with cooking (and cleaning) while trying to homeschool at the same t...
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #2 Essential (Meal Time)
March 23, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBThe 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey actually have nothing to do with choosing or using the best curriculums, books, or methodology. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that. Join Carrie in Part 2 as she shares the 2nd Essential: Meal Time. Encouragement and practical tips are given on how to create traditions around the dinner table and how to curb the chaos that comes with cooking (and cleaning) while trying to homeschool at the same t...
The 10 Essentials of Homeschooling: #1 Essential (Part 1)
March 19, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBThere 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, or the best methodology to use. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that. Join Carrie in Part 1 as she shares the first essential and how to incorporate it into your homeschooling today whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years. Resources mentioned in the podcast can b...
10 Essentials of Homeschooling: #1 Essential (Bible Time)
March 19, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBThere 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, or the best methodology to use. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that. Join Carrie for Essential #1: Bible Time (Part 1 ) as she shares the first essential and how to incorporate it into your homeschooling today whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years. Resources m...
The 10 Essentials of Homeschooling: #1 Essential (Bible Time)
March 19, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBThere 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, or the best methodology to use. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that. Join Carrie for Essential #1: Bible Time (Part 1 ) as she shares the first essential and how to incorporate it into your homeschooling today whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years. Resources m...