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by Carrie De Francisco
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. Author of Just Breathe ( & Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably, Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, and A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple and Balanced Home-Based Learning.
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- 5 days ago23 min
Through The Wardrobe: A Year of Learning With C.S. Lewis (All Ages)
C.S. Lewis once said, "We read to know that we are not alone”. Let's spend the year reading with the most reluctant convert and one of the world's most beloved authors and theologians. In this episode, Carrie shares the year-long unit study she did with her family on the life and works of C.S. Lewis. The first part of the unit study is perfect for the whole family- from 1st graders to high schoolers. The second part of the literature study is perfect for older students...
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Simple Ways to Raise Critical Thinkers & Independent Learners
How many times do you hear in a day “Mom, I need your help"? How many times do you say to yourself, “I need him to do more on his own without my help or without me directing every step of the way.” In this week's episode, Carrie is addressing a question she gets all the time: “How can I get my kid to be more independent?” Carrie shares simple strategies to help your children and teens to become critical thinkers, independent learners, and self-motivated individua...
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Hard Educational Decisions: A Conversation with Jamie Phipps
Anyone and everyone can homeschool their children, but sometimes, not everyone should homeschool. The day you became a parent, you became your child's most important teacher so, yes, you can teach your child. However, there may be life circumstances or challenging seasons that can make home education difficult. And that is ok! Saying no to homeschooling for one season doesn't mean it will be a hard "No" forever. For different reasons, sometimes it is best to paus...
- 3 weeks ago23 min
Nature Studies: Get Your Feet Wet This Summer
Are you interested in the idea of nature studies but aren't quite sure what they are or how to get started? In this week's episode, 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. In this coffee break, Carrie shares simple ideas on how to get started with nature studies thi...
- May 14, 202623 min
Homeschool Record Keeping & Transcripts: It's Easier Than You Think (Revisited)
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 even want them, then make sure you listen to this week's episode. Keeping record of your child's learning, recording your child's progress, and creating a report card or transcript can be a very simple and easy process. Let Carrie walk...
- May 7, 202648 min
Birthday Coffee Chat With Francesca De Francisco: Motherhood + Me (Then and Now)
Carrie is celebrating another year around the sun and another year of motherhood. As a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day and her Birthday (which happens to fall on the same day this year), Carrie is sitting down with one of her favorite people- her daughter, Francesca! Carrie and Francesca love to go on coffee dates and talk about life, work, books, cooking, movies, and the family T. In this week's coffee date, Francesca "interviews" Carrie just about everything from motherh...
- Apr 30, 202655 min
Homeschool High School Q & A: Collaboration With Rachel Kovac
Carrie and Rachel answer all of your high school questions and calm your fears! Rachel shares insights from her new book, Their Future Is Shining Bright: A Guide to Homeschooling in High School—and Equipping Your Child for Success and Fulfillment in Adulthood and Carrie gives advice from her book, Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education. Both Carrie and Rachel have homeschool graduates and over 25+ years of home education experience between the two o...
- Apr 23, 202637 min
Adventure Schooling: A Conversation with Nichole Holze
Today, did you exercise? Did you explore nature? If you are adventure schooling, you've done both and so much more! What is "adventure schooling?" In this week's episode, Carrie is talking with Nichole Holze, aka Lucky Wander and Coleyraeh. Nichole breaks down exactly what adventure schooling means and how to adventure responsibly. She also shares practical insights on scouting out the perfect adventure destinations tailored to your family's current life stage—wh...
About 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. Author of Just Breathe ( & Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably, Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, and A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple and Balanced Home-Based Learning.
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