Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast

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 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.

  1. 4d ago

    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 pause homeschooling for a more traditional approach.  And that is ok too!  If you are contemplating putting your child back into the public or private school setting, then make sure you listen to this week's conversation with homeschool mom and Humble Heart Press Owner, Jamie Phipps.  Carrie and Jamie candidly talk about how to wisely make this decision and how to move forward without guilt.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Jamie and Carrie for a little coffee and conversation about hard educational decisions.   Print (and bind) your ebooks or digital curriculum at Humble Heart Press: https://www.humbleheartpress.com/   Use the discount code:  COFFEE10 Connect with Jamie on Instagram @humbleheartpress. Join Carrie and Jamie at the Northern California Homeschool Convention (NCHC) June 12th-13th.  Both Jamie and Carrie would love to meet you and answer any of your hard educational decision questions.  Register at https://thenchc.us/  Get a Charlotte Mason Co-op Community "Starter Kit."  Email Jamie at livinglibertiesstudies@gmail.com.  Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    42 min

  2. May 21

    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 this summer and practical tips on how to create nature journals and organize your time and supplies simply and inexpensively.  Put your beach hat on, dig your feet into the sand, pour yourself a cup of iced coffee, and take a little beach coffee break with Carrie. For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website and check out "Summer Time Nature Studies" blog article.   Subscribe so you don't miss the next article or FREE Morning Time Plans (which include Nature Study ideas for each month). https://coffeewithcarrie.org/ Check out Carrie's new book, A Home Education Handbook, and read Chapter 10. It answers the question:  "Today, Did We Explore Nature?"  In this chapter you will find even more tips on how include nature and outdoor activities in your homeschooling:  https://amzn.to/4bMYvkv  Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    23 min

  3. May 14

    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 you through the process.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, get your notebook, put your feet up, and take a little coffee break with Carrie this week. Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    24 min

  4. May 7

    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 motherhood and homeschooling to her pet peeves and favorites to how she really feels about turning 58 and everything else in between.   This conversation is sprinkled with humor, candid confessions and their speciality, a little bit of sarcasm too.  Put your feet up, pour yourself a cup of coffee, eat a little birthday cake for Carrie, and join Carrie and her daughter for a little coffee and conversation. Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    48 min

  5. Apr 30

    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 of them.  In this week's episode, they answer listener questions that were sent in about homeschooling the high school years and how to enjoy these precious teenage years. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Rachel and Carrie for a little coffee and conversation about high school. Order Rachel's new book:  https://amzn.to/40k2spP Connect with Rachel at her website:  https://rachelkovac.com/ Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelstichedtogether  Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    56 min

  6. Apr 23

    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—whether your kids are toddlers, school-aged, teens, or anywhere in between. This week's conversation will help you learn right alongside your kids as you build your adventure muscles and learn to see the wonder wherever you wander!  Get your hiking shoes on, fill up your travel mug, and join Carrie and Nichole for a little coffee and conversation about adventure schooling.  Connect with Nichole at https://luckeywanderers.com/.  Take Nichole's "Responsibly Brave" Course.  Use the code to get a discount:  COFFEE Register HERE. Follow Nichole on IG @coleyraeh  Check out Nichole's other passions:  #coleyraegardens #luckeywanderers #luckeymama #luckeyhomeschoolers  Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    37 min

  7. Apr 16

    P.E Is Essential!

    Yes, Physical Education (PE) is truly essential!  Movement and exercise play a key role in your child's overall learning and academic success. Free time is foundational for your teen's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Everything is interconnected, and it all matters. In this week's episode, Carrie discusses why you shouldn't save physical activity for "after you finish your schoolwork." She explains how exercise supports better learning, improves retention, and helps break through academic challenges. If you've ever felt guilty about letting your kids spend more time playing outside, moving while doing schoolwork, or participating in sports instead of spending more time working on sit down, formal academic lessons, then this episode is a must-listen. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a relaxed conversation about incorporating more PE into your home education.  Be sure to tune in to next week's episode on Adventure Schooling! SOCAL Homeschoolers:  Check out FitSport's Accelerator "Tutor & Training" Program located in Pasadena, CA.  Get fit, get moving, boost academic learning, meet those PE requirements, AND answer that question: "Today, Did We Move?" https://fitsportkinetics.com/speed-agility-accelerator/ Check out FitSport on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitsportkinetics/# Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    19 min

  8. Apr 9

    The Comparison Trap: Homeschooling Unicorns & Hamsters

    What do unicorns, hamsters, and the comparison trap have in common?  If your interest is piqued and you are wondering what on earth this has to do with homeschooling, then join Carrie for this week's podcast.  Do you feel like you are constantly spinning your wheels but going nowhere and accomplishing nothing?  If so, then take a little break from all of the hustle and bustle, get off the crazy train for a minute or two and pour yourself a much-needed cup of coffee.  This week Carrie uses a few humorous analogies to explain why homeschooling moms always seem to be in perpetual motion and more importantly with a little humor, she shares a few ways to get out of the comparison trap.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up and Join Carrie for a much-needed coffee break.   Support the show Support the Show Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning Purchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian Education Purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.   Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

    16 min
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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 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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