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Sit down, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Using practical wisdom, years of experience, and a little bit of humor, Carrie De Francisco offers homeschooling advice, tips, and ideas to moms navigating the 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. Speaker, Homeschool Coach, Home Educator, and Author of A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple and Balanced Home-Based Learning, Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, and Just Breathe ( & Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.
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To teach or not to teach Shakespeare? That is the question! If you are thinking, "There’s no way I can teach Shakespeare to my kids!" or "There is no way my kids will enjoy learning about Shakespeare and his plays. I don't understand him. How in the world will my little guys get it?" then you need to join Carrie for this week's little coffee break. Yes! You can teach Shakespeare. And Yes! Your children will love it! Have no fear! It's time for some Shakesp...
Join 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 famil...
There’s a beautiful new trend in the homeschooling community: grandparents partnering with parents to homeschool their grandkids! Do you work full-time or part-time and need extra support homeschooling your child? Are you a single parent who could use an additional hand? Or do you have a parent or mother-in-law who would love to play a more active role in your child’s education? If so, you’ll love this week’s conversation with Valerie Costanza and Chris Gonzalez. Carrie sits down ...
No textbook? No problem! You can teach history without relying on dry, boring textbooks filled with sound bites, half-truths, political agendas, or revisionist narratives. Did you hate history class growing up? Are your kids bored to death when it’s time for history lessons? If you’re looking for a fresh way to make history come alive in your homeschool, then grab a cup of coffee and take a break with Carrie. This week features an updated version of the popular “History Alive” epi...
Is gentle homeschooling truly effective, or does it risk leaving children unprepared compared to a rigorous, structured approach? In this episode, Carrie sits down with Christina Carpenter to explore the Gentle vs Rigorous Home Education debate. Christina is a homeschool mom of four with over 15 years of experience (and one high school graduate), founder of Authentic Joy in the Journey, and creator of Bloom & Blossom conferences. They explore the definition what is “gentle” an...
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