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Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast — 282 episodes

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1

Math Morning Time: Tame Math Tears & Fears

2

Homeschooling Together: A Conversation with Friends About Grandparents Homeschooling Their Grandkids

3

History Alive! Revisited & Updated

4

The Gentle VS Rigorous Home Education Debate: A Conversation with Christina Carpenter

5

Practical Self Care for Busy Moms: A Conversation With Ingrid Fincher

6

Conversational Spanish Without the Grammar Grind: A Conversation with Georgina Tanefski

7

Magnets For Our Attention: Declutter Your Home & Mind

8

The Prayer Card System: A Conversation with Stacey Waller

9

Travel Schooling: Costa Rica Culture & Nature Study Family Adventure

10

Coffee & Conversation With A 2nd Generational Homeschooler

11

Literary Wanderlust & Traveling the World: A Conversation with Francesca De Francisco

12

The Inspired Homeschool: A Conversation with Jennifer Pepito

13

You CAN Teach Your Child To Read: A Conversation with Melanie Jeffery

14

Mi Chiled Iz An Awfl Speller! Help Your Struggling Speller Succeed

15

Through The Wardrobe: A Year of Learning With C.S. Lewis (All Ages)

16

Simple Ways to Raise Critical Thinkers & Independent Learners

17

Hard Educational Decisions: A Conversation with Jamie Phipps

18

Nature Studies: Get Your Feet Wet This Summer

19

Homeschool Record Keeping & Transcripts: It's Easier Than You Think

20

Birthday Coffee Chat With Francesca De Francisco: Motherhood + Me (Then and Now)

21

Homeschool High School Q & A: Collaboration With Rachel Kovac

22

Adventure Schooling: A Conversation with Nichole Holze

23

P.E Is Essential!

24

The Comparison Trap: Homeschooling Unicorns & Hamsters

25

Trading the Principal's Office for the Kitchen Table Classroom: A Conversation with Mandy Davis

26

Celebrating Holy Week: Family Bible Studies & Activities

27

Homeschool Hustle to Homemade Meals: A Conversation With Lori Beth Auldridge

28

Mom, Make Time for Personal Reading: A Conversation with Katie Klein

29

An ADHD Homeschool Mom’s Toolkit: A Conversation With April Pettyjohn

30

Creating A Calmer Home: A Conversation With Jami Glenn

31

Lessons Learned: A Conversation With Aby Rinella

32

Mompreneur: A Conversation With Andrea Snee

33

Laundry, Lunch, and Lessons: Getting It All Done While Homeschooling

34

Letters From a Mother's Heart: A Few Lovely Traditions

35

Become a Master Teacher: The Teaching Methods of Jesus

36

You Are Enough: What Are Your Loaves & Fish?

37

Today, Did We....?

38

Will There Be Holes in My Child's Education

39

Epiphany: Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas

40

Christmas Nature Studies Revisited

41

Christmas Schooling With Christmas Carols

42

Countdown to Christmas: Read Aloud Recommendations

43

Middle School Math: What Do We Need to Focus On?

44

A Dad's Guide to Family Learning: A Conversation with Daniel Moss

45

A Homeschool Portfolio: A Conversation With Schoolfolio Creator

46

Turning Around a Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Homeschool Day

47

The Art of Strewing: A Conversation with Jessica Waldock

48

A 90 Minute School Day: A Conversation With Kelly Edwards

49

Learning Through Games: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock

50

Creative Writing Toolbox

51

Messy Handwriting: A Conversation with Polly Benson

52

Homeschool Hodgepodge

53

Words Matter: A Conversation with Amy Hughes

54

Creating Learning Zones: A Conversation with Heidi Christianson

55

Morning Time Basket: What Do I Need Besides A Basket?

56

Eat To Explore: Cultural Learning with Culinary Arts

57

Take a Coffee Break: Homeschool Book Recommendations

58

NOT Back To School Traditions: Conversation with Jessica Carpinelli and Mandi McArthur

59

Homeschooling With Laughter: Lessons Learned From Sarah

60

Teaching Differently: Thriving with Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia at Home

61

Carpe Diem! Let's Resurrect a "Dead Language"

62

From Surviving to Thriving: A Conversation with Christina Carpenter

63

Simple Summer Rhythms & Routines

64

The In-Between Moments: Simple Homeschool Transitions That Work

65

The Nature of Rest: A Conversation with Eryn Lynum

66

Survive Convention Exhibit Halls: A Plan of Attack + Curriculum Reviews

67

Four Important Coffee Dates: Make Them a Priority

68

Parles-tu Français? A Conversation with Shannon Kelly

69

Hesitant to Homeschool? A Conversation With Mandi McArthur and Jessica Carpinelli

70

Homeschool Rabbit Holes: Rabbit Trails and Unit Studies

71

May the Fourth Be With You: Using Theme Days

72

Homeschooling & Working: It Is Possible!

73

How To Give Our Kids What Technology Can't: A Conversation with Erin Lochner

74

Celebrating Biblical Feasts & Easter: A Conversation with Michelle Akrami

75

Charlotte Mason For the Rest of Us: A Conversation with Amy Hughes

76

It's Time to Talk: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge

77

Five Year Anniversary: LIVE Episode

78

Watch Your Way Through History!

79

Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviors: A Conversation With Jami Glenn

80

What About AI in Education: Creative Ways to Use AI Without Dumbing Things Down

81

A Wild Education: The Advantages of Homeschooling With Animals

82

The 10 Essentials to Home Education (Part 2)

83

The 10 Essentials of Home Education (Part 1)

84

The Out-of-the-Box Child: A Conversation With Nathan Clarkson

85

Homeschool Athletes: Playing the NCAA Game (Updated)

86

Must Read Alouds in 2025: A Conversation with Korrie Johnson

87

Simplify Your Learning Spaces: Get Organized!

88

Simplify 2025! 5 Ways to Homeschool Simply, Enjoyably, & Inexpensively

89

A Weary World Rejoices: Lessons Learned from Elizabeth

90

Calm The Christmas Chaos: Making Room for Jesus (Updated)

91

Yule School: Simple Holiday Homeschooling Ideas

92

Grandparents: A Home Education Gift (Updated)

93

Holiday Kitchen Hacks for Busy Homeschooling Mom

94

Teachable Moments with Great Books: A Conversation with Millie Florence

95

Sabbath Schooling: It Saved My Sanity!

96

Break A Leg! Musical Theatre & Home Education

97

The Homeschool Dad: A Conversation with Andrew Pudewa

98

Notebooking 101: A Creative & Simple Way to Document Your Child's Progress

99

It's Election Time: Civics Activities for the Entire Family

100

The Heart of Preschool (& Kindergarten)

101

The Wall-Less Classroom: A Conversation with Christina Franco

102

The Five Flavors of Home Education: Homeschool Styles & Methods

103

But God... A New Homeschool Attitude

104

Day of Dedication: What Is It & How To Do It?

105

The Unschooling Plan: A Conversation with Rachael Alsbury

106

The Joy of Slow: A Conversation with Leslie Martino

107

My Homeschool Style: It's Perfectly Imperfect

108

Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science Study

109

Connecting Through Stories: A Conversation with Christina Carpenter

110

A Homeschool Essential: Family Read Aloud

111

The Cafeteria Lady: Tips for KP Duty While Homeschooling

112

The Moore Formula (Less is More): A Conversation with Carolyn Forte

113

High School Help: How to Skip the Teenage Years (& Maybe Even College too!)

114

Create a Simple Summer Rhythm

115

Homeschooling a Strong-Willed Child

116

Homeschool Celebrations: Culminating Activities, Commencement Ceremonies, & More

117

Straight Talk: A Conversation with Leigh Nguyen

118

The Homeschool Homestretch: End The School Year Strong!

119

Start Homeschooling Today! 7 Simple Steps To Get Started

120

The Only Curriculum You Need: A Conversation with Erin McGhee

121

Start Your Homeschool Day Off Right: Family Devotional Resources

122

Homeschooling is Holy Ground: Lessons Learned From Moses

123

Raising Prayerful Kids: A Conversation with Steph Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom

124

Balancing Homeschooling, Health, & Work: A Conversation with Evgeniia Arasim

125

Balancing Homeschooling & Homemaking: It is Possible!

126

The 5 Big Ideas of Charlotte Mason: A Conversation With Leah Boden

127

Five Minute Art Studies: Charlotte Mason Inspired

128

Homeschooling With Grace

129

The Mid Year Slump: Finding the Door in the February Wall

130

The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Homeschool Mom

131

A Handbook for Homeschooling High School

132

Your ONE Thing: Homeschool Goal Setting

133

Cultivating Friendships: A Conversation with Torri Oglesby

134

200th Episode: The Tables Are Turned!

135

The Attributes of God: A Conversation With Kristi Menashe

136

Leadership Education: A Conversation With Heidi Christianson

137

Homeschool On a Budget!

138

Friendships & Socialization

139

Entrepreneurship: The Best Math Curriculum Out There

140

My Little Black Dog: Homeschooling With Depression

141

Another Approach to Writing: A Conversation with Millie Florence

142

Redeeming the Locust Years: Lessons Learned From Joel

143

Simple & Stress-Free Science Studies

144

American Heritage Girls (AHG): A Conversation With Beverly Wolterbeek

145

Narration: The Best Homeschooling Idea Ever!

146

Read Your Way Through History: No Textbook Approach

147

A Podcast To Remember: A Conversation With Amy Sloan

148

Gamify It! A Conversation With Jim Moran

149

Homeschooling An Only Child: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock

150

Change the Narrative With Your Teen: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge

151

The Hidden Gifts of Homeschooling: A Conversation With Jennifer Pepito

152

Preschool Homeschool: A Conversation With Katie Klein

153

Homeschool Planning Simplified (Revisited): A Conversation With Rachael Alsbury

154

Play, Talk, 'n Dyslexia: A Conversation With Aimee Eucee

155

Home Education VS Home Schooling: A Conversation with Stephanie Slade

156

Speaking It Forward: Sowing Seeds That Will Reap In Another Season

157

A Passion-Driven Education: A Conversation with Connor Boyack

158

The Homeschool OG: A Conversation With Carolyn & Martin Forte

159

The Sound of Music: A Conversation with Christa Svoboda

160

The Simplicity of Music: A Conversation With Jenni Hunt Dowling

161

Passport to Learning: Multi-Subject Approach to Learning Geography

162

The Best Homeschooling Advice Ever!

163

End the Year Strong: Updated

164

The Gift of Dyslexia: A Conversation With Joseph De Francisco

165

The High School Years: A Conversation With Francesca De Francisco

166

Create a Daily Rhythm (and Find Your Family's Groove)

167

Mending Nets: Take a Sabbatical

168

Sow the Seeds of Wonder: Homeschool in the Garden

169

Just Breathe: You Are Enough

170

Celebrating Lent As A Family

171

Banish the Homeschool Blahs

172

Field Trips: The Secret Sauce to Homeschooling

173

Sweet Valentine's Day Family Devotions

174

Book Clubs: Reading With Your Homeschool Friends

175

A Heart of Worship: Lessons Learned From Mary

176

Holiday Entertaining & Homeschool Dances: A Conversation With Desiree Lang

177

It's Advent! Come & Adore: A Conversation with Kristi Lynn Menashe

178

What I Say No To: Permission Granted

179

A Grateful Heart (Revisited): Lessons Learned From Joshua

180

An Attitude of Gratitude: Meaningful Thanksgiving Activities

181

Math Match Maker: Curriculum Choices

182

Homeschool Hacks: 20 Sanity Saving Tips

183

Less is More Curriculum: The High School Years

184

Read Aloud Recommendations

185

Are They Doing Enough? The Gift of Boredom

186

The "Less is More" Curriculum

187

Homeschool Family Style: A Conversation With Friends

188

Simple Homeschool Solutions: Get Loopy!

189

Homeschool Mindset Makeover

190

Plan Your School Year: An Conversation with Rachael Alsbury

191

The Great Homeschool Teacher: What's the Secret?

192

Epic Fails: What NOT To Do When Homeschooling

193

"I Can't Homeschool Because...": Debunking Myths

194

Ask Me Anything (AMA): Homeschooling Q & A

195

Start a Homeschool Co-Op

196

Don't Do School At Home: Deschooling, Unschooling, & Nonschooling

197

Home Education: A Delightful & Nourishing Feast

198

The Art of Language: Tips for Teaching High School English

199

Homeschooling Through Grief

200

Writing Lessons: Revisited

201

Soul Food & Family Devotions: Lessons Learned from the Last Supper

202

The Road To Reading

203

Home School Hindsight

204

Busy and Burdened? Change Your Yoke!

205

The "S" Word Homeschoolers Should Be Talking About

206

Th OG of Homeschooling: A Conversation with Carolyn and Martin Forte

207

Mother Truckers: Join the Mama Bear Minivan Caravan

208

Why We Love Homeschooling: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge

209

The February Wall: What Is It and How To Scale?

210

Homeschooling High School

211

Tot School: Homeschooling With Toddlers

212

Gameschooling

213

Resolutions, Reflection, and Reassessments: A New Year & A New Semester

214

100th Episode Celebration: Q & A, Stories, Exciting Announcements, and MORE!

215

Backyard Explorations: Simple Nature Studies

216

Being Mom, Mentor, & Friend: An Interview With Georgina Tanefski

217

Miracles & Manna: Trusting the Lord to Provide

218

You Might Be a Homeschooler...

219

Poetry Tea Time

220

Taking a Sabbath Week: What Does It Look Like?

221

Make Math Meaningful (& Fun)

222

Adventure Clubs & Nature Days: An Interview With Cynthia Garcia

223

Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's (Part 2)

224

Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's

225

The Homeschool Legacy: An Interview With A 2nd Generation Homeschooler

226

What's In Your Basket? (Begin Your Day With Morning Time)

227

Homeschool Outside the Box (Part 2)

228

Homeschool Outside the Box

229

Less Is More: A Simple Homeschool Philosophy

230

You Need This! (Don't Homeschool Without It!)

231

Doubting Dads: "Honey, I Want to Homeschool the Kids!"

232

Stand Up & Stand Out: Lessons Learned from Josiah

233

Homeschooling With Dyslexia

234

Homeschooling For Free (Part 2)

235

Homeschooling for FREE (or for almost free)!

236

"I Can't Homeschool Because...." (Part 2)

237

I Can't Homeschool Because.....(Part One)

238

Summertime Strewing: Math & Science Ideas

239

Strew To Learn

240

Getting Back To Normal: Let's Do This!

241

Home School Hindsight

242

S.I.M.P.L.I.F.Y. Your Homeschooling

243

Living in Hope: Lessons Learned From Hannah

244

Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 2)

245

Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 1)

246

Mom Time: Vital for Survival

247

To Teach or Not To Teach Shakespeare: 5 Simple Steps

248

I 💕Heart Science

249

New Beginnings & Do Overs: Lessons From Naomi

250

A Sabbath Year: A Year of Rest

251

Ditch the Distance Learning in 2021

252

20/20 Vision: Reflections on 2020

253

ADVENTures: Preparing for Christmas

254

Guarding Hearts & Minds: One Dryer Sheet at a Time

255

A Grateful Heart: Lessons From Joshua

256

The Secret to Being A Great Teacher

257

Rest in the Lord: Take a Sabbath Week

258

Living Counter Culture in a World Filled with Dangerous Undercurrents

259

Epic Fails: What NOT Do While Homeschooling

260

What Do You See? Lessons from Elisha, The Prophet

261

Your ULTIMATE Job Description

262

A Good Homeschooling Day

263

Getting Organized: Simple Steps to a Successful Start

264

Start the School Year Strong

265

Just Breathe (and Take A Sip of Coffee)

266

Simple Family Devotions & Lessons Learned from Gideon

267

History Alive: Part 2

268

History Alive: Part 1

269

Writing Lessons: You Can Do It!

270

Math Morning Time: Tame Those Math Tears and Fears

271

The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons From Nehemiah (Part 2)

272

The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons from Nehemiah (Part 1)

273

When God's Plans Don't Match Ours: Lessons from Jonah

274

So You're Thinking of Homeschooling High School

275

10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #9 (Silly Time) & #10 (Sabbath Time)

276

10 Essentials To Homeschooling: #7 and #8 (Family Time & Friend Time)

277

10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #6 (Play Time & Free Time)

278

10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #5 (Morning Time)

279

10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #4 Essential (Read Aloud Time)

280

10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #3 (Outdoor Time)

281

10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #2 Essential (Meal Time)

282

10 Essentials of Homeschooling: #1 Essential (Bible Time)