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Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast

Carrie De Francisco
Homeschooling
Education
Parenting
Christian Education
Charlotte Mason
Home Education
Creative Writing
Unschooling
Sabbath Schooling
Journaling
Mental Health
Preschool Education
Wall-Less Classroom
Reading Aloud
Foreign Language Instruction
Child Development
Prayer
Writing Activities
Christmas
Jesus

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... more

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Books take us places (figuratively and literally)!  In this episode of the Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast, Carrie sits down with her daughter Francesca De Francisco to explore the magic of books and how they spark literary wanderlust—both taki... more

Be inspired to home educate (or to keep homeschooling) your child!  If you need even more reasons to home educate or you need a confidence that you are teaching your children well, then listen to this week's conversation with Jennifer Pepito.  Jennif... more

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You CAN teach your child to read without being a reading specialist or having a teaching credential.  For most children, learning to read is a natural and relatively easy process.  Homeschool moms do not need to overcomplicate the process or feel ina... more

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"Help! My child is an awful speller?  Why and what can I do?"  Even good readers can be bad spellers.  There's a scientific reason for this.  If you have a child or teen who reads well, has a great vocabulary, but misspells just about everything, the... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Jeffery
Host of Phonics Rules for Kids Podcast; Ontario kindergarten through third grade core literacy teacher turned online phonics curriculum creator, reading tutor, and phonics coach
Phonics Rules for Kids / CBC Words to Fluent Reader
Episode: You CAN Teach Your Child To Read: A Conversation with Melanie Jeffery
Jamie Phipps
Homeschool mom of five, co-op director and founder of Humble Heart Press
Humble Heart Press
Episode: Hard Educational Decisions: A Conversation with Jamie Phipps
Francesca De Francisco
Francesca, Carrie's eldest daughter and a licensed associate marriage and family therapist
Private practice
Episode: Birthday Coffee Chat With Francesca De Francisco: Motherhood + Me (Then and Now)
Rachel Kovac
Homeschooling advocate and author of Their Future Is Shining Bright
Self-published author / Educator
Episode: Homeschool High School Q & A: Collaboration With Rachel Kovac
Nichole Holze
Traveler, writer, storyteller, homeschooling mom who advocates Adventure Schooling
Coleyraeh; Lucky Wanderers
Episode: Adventure Schooling: A Conversation with Nichole Holze
Mandy Davis
Public school principal turned homeschool advocate, author and speaker
Home Built Education / The Homeschool Bible
Episode: Trading the Principal's Office for the Kitchen Table Classroom: A Conversation with Mandy Davis
Lori Beth Auldridge
Creator and host of Elevating Motherhood Podcast; teacher of the online course Homeschool Explained
Elevating Motherhood / Homeschool Explained
Episode: Homeschool Hustle to Homemade Meals: A Conversation With Lori Beth Auldridge
Katie Klein
Founder of Little House Learning Co.; Minnesota homeschooling mom of three; curriculum content creator
Little House Learning Co.
Episode: Mom, Make Time for Personal Reading: A Conversation with Katie Klein
April Pettyjohn
Host of Follow the Leader Home Education
Follow the Leader Home Education
Episode: An ADHD Homeschool Mom’s Toolkit: A Conversation With April Pettyjohn

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Carrie De Francisco
Host of the homeschooling-focused show, known for practical guidance, warmth, and faith-based framing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Super practical!

    Thank you Carrie for all of your advice and practical tips! You have helped our family so much! I highly recommend her books and this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paisleyfarms
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful & intentional

    Carrie is such an inspiring homeschool mom with a wealth of knowledge and ideas to curate a homeschool that fits your families needs to meet you at the season you are in. She is creative and I love how her ideas create connections. I was listening to her podcast for a while and then had the privilege to meet her at a homeschool conference last summer- she is just as kind and caring in person as she is behind this podcast. You feel like family and she truly listens. Look no further for a podcast ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tiffanyaz22
    United States7 months ago
  • Endlessly inspiring!

    This podcast first planted the idea of homeschooling for me. Then, Carrie’s less-is-more, relaxed approach made me feel like I could actually do it and move out of the fantasy stage. A year later we are in our first year of homeschooling and I’m so grateful! I have taken SO many ideas from this podcast and have applied them to designing my own homeschool with my children. This podcast is such an incredible resource each and every week. Thank you, Carrie!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegMeyers5678
    United States10 months ago
  • So Lovely

    I heard Carrie at a homeschool conference recently and loved all her talks she gave. She understands all the struggles of being a mom and better yet, being a homeschool mom. Thank you so much for all your wisdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Lee Dee
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like a Convo with a Good Friend

    This podcast is such an encouragement to homeschool mamas! Carrie has such a gifted way of making big topics feel easier to manage. So thankful for her encouragement and practical homeschooling hacks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @sacredgroundcoaching
    United States2 years ago

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Engaging and practical for homeschooling moms.
Hosts keep concepts approachable and relatable.
Faith-centered encouragement with actionable ideas.
Feels like a friendly coffee chat with real-world tips.

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You CAN Teach Your Child To Read: A Conversation with Melanie Jeffery
Q: What should parents do if their child is struggling with reading despite home teaching?
Pause and assess for gaps in foundational phonics, consider targeted interventions, keep drilling wholistically, and seek a reading tutor or dyslexia specialist if needed; consider vision and hearing checks to rule out sensory issues.
You CAN Teach Your Child To Read: A Conversation with Melanie Jeffery
Q: What does Melanie's course include for moms who want to teach reading at home?
The course offers 120+ phonics lessons, printable materials, sound mats, tracing pages, and six modules with tutorials that teach parents how to lead phonics drills, blending, heart words, and sit-and-spell activities.
You CAN Teach Your Child To Read: A Conversation with Melanie Jeffery
Q: What are some strategies to make phonics fun for young learners?
Use fast-paced lessons, hand motions, superhero sound drills, and tactile tools like magnetic letters; add a timer to create a playful sense of urgency; and incorporate singing, movement, and car-ride games to practice sounds.
You CAN Teach Your Child To Read: A Conversation with Melanie Jeffery
Q: What is the typical developmental range for learning to read, and when should parents start formal phonics at home?
Generally, kids can start basic phonics around ages five to seven, with formal instruction becoming appropriate once they can sustain focused activities for 8-10 minutes and when parents feel ready to lead through structured drills.
Hard Educational Decisions: A Conversation with Jamie Phipps
Q: How do you decide what is best for each child when juggling two different systems (home and school)?
She explains using peace and stability as guiding filters, recognizing that each child's needs and the family season dictate different arrangements, and emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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This show centers on Christian homeschooling, offering practical, faith-aligned advice for families choosing to educate at home. Episodes mix hands-on activity ideas, structure tips, and mindset coaching for busy homeschooling moms, with emphasis on balance, grace, and keeping learning joyful. Recurring themes include nature-based or experiential learning, high school planning, and parenting strategies that support both academic progress and family rhythms. A notable strength is Carrie De Francisco's warm, approachable style paired with concrete how-tos, guest experts, and occasional promotions for her books and courses. The format tends to feel like a friendly coffee break that equips listeners to take small, sustainable steps each week.

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1. Melanie Jeffery
2. Jamie Phipps
3. Francesca De Francisco
4. Rachel Kovac
5. Nichole Holze
6. Mandy Davis
7. Lori Beth Auldridge
8. Katie Klein

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