"Joy to the world, the Lord has come!" Christmas carols (or hymns for the Advent season) are full of biblical truths, Bible verses, and the gospel. Why not use the sounds of the season for your family devotions or your "lessons" in the month of December? In this week's episode, Carrie shares how you can do some Christmas schooling using only three things: your favorite carols, a Bible, and the book, Then Sings My Soul (Special Edition) by Robert Morgan. Carrie gives you simple, step-by-step directions as well as historical background, Bible passages to read, and even some trivia about four beloved Christmas carols. Pour yourself a cup of peppermint latte, put up your feet, crank up the Christmas music, and take a little coffee break with Carrie.To read and print the activities shared in this episode, visit www.coffeewithcarrie.org. Read the blog article, "Christmas Schooling With Christmas Caroling."Check out this month's sponsor and Carrie's favorite reading program: https://www.playntalk.com/phonicsSupport the showPurchase Homeschooling 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 and blog at https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.
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Countdown to Christmas: Read Aloud Recommendations
Kick up your family read aloud time this December and countdown to Christmas as you celebrate Jesus' birth this Advent season. Even though it is only November, you will want to listen to this episode before Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sales. In this week's episode, Carrie shares her favorite Advent Calendar and holiday tradition. Not only is this episode full of 25 beautiful and fun Christmas picture books to read aloud with your family but Carrie also shares some of her favorite family-friendly Advent devotionals and holiday read aloud chapter books. If you stick around to the very end, you might hear Carrie read aloud in her cajun accent her favorite Christmas Eve children's book. Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, get your paper and pencil, and join Carrie for a little coffee break.The book list mentioned in this episode plus 25 additional Christmas book with links can be found in the Holiday Homeschooling Bundle at www.coffeewithcarrie.org.The Holiday Homeschool Bundle also includes:Celebrate Christmas Around the World print-ready handouts and Link to 45 minute workshopAdvent Devotional- 4 Week Bible Study"40 Ways to Do "School" in December ListEpiphany: Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas Mini- UnitCheck out this month's sponsor, Play 'n Talk: Phonics in Action https://www.playntalk.com/phonicsSupport the showPurchase Homeschooling 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 and blog at https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.
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Middle School Math: What Do We Need to Focus On?
"I hate Math! I'm not good at Math!" Have you or your child ever uttered these words? If you have a math phobia or your child struggles with math, then make sure you listen to this week's episode. In this week's coffee break, Carrie talks about creating a strong mathematical foundation to ensure math success in high school and about how to build YOUR confidence (and your child's confidence) in the area of math. Carrie also shares simple yet practical ideas to make middle school math meaningful and fun. Pour yourself a cup of espresso, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee and conversation about middle school math and beyond.Check out this month's sponsor and my favorite phonics program: https://www.playntalk.com/phonicsSupport the showPurchase Homeschooling 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 and blog at https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.
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A Dad's Guide to Family Learning: A Conversation with Daniel Moss
You will want your spouse to listen to this week's episode with you! In this week's conversation, Carrie talks with founder of The Homeschool Collab, podcast host and homeschool dad, Daniel Moss. Daniel shares his journey to becoming a home educator, life-long learner, and dad of three homeschool graduates. Carrie and Daniel also discuss different ways dads can be an integral part of the homeschooling experience. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, get your spouse, crank up the volume and join Carrie and Daniel for a little coffee and conversation about a father's journey from diapers to diplomas.Join the Homeschool Collab Community: https://www.thehomeschoolcollab.com/Listen to the Homeschool Collab Podcast: YouTube Check out this month's sponsor, Play 'n Talk Phonics Program: https://www.playntalk.com/phonicsSupport the showPurchase Homeschooling 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 and blog at https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.
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A Homeschool Portfolio: A Conversation With Schoolfolio Creator
Is grading, tracking, or recording your child's progress stressing you out? If so, then join Carrie for a lively chat with the creator of the Schoolfolio App. In this week's episode, Carrie and Jennifer explore fresh ways to track homeschool progress with and without grades and tests. Discover creative, stress-free methods to capture your child’s growth, from photos of projects to logs of field trips and engaging conversations. Jennifer shares how Schoolfolio’s intuitive tools—like unlimited student profiles, work sample uploads, reading logs, and one-click PDF exports—make documenting learning and creating a portfolio a breeze. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just starting, this episode offers practical tips to turn progress tracking into a joyful story of your child’s unique journey. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and Join Carrie and Jennifer for a little coffee and conversation about portfolios and assessments.Get Schoolfolio App at https://www.schoolfolioapp.com/Support the showPurchase Homeschooling 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 and blog at https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.
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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