When homeschooling, what is something that has been around forever, is inexpensive, requires almost no equipment, has numerous benefits—and actually works? Carrie has a simple homeschooling “duo” that just might be the cure-all for almost any homeschool ailment or obstacle. You’ll have to listen to find out what this miracle combination is!

Kick off Season 11 of Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast with this slightly off-the-wall episode and homeschooling metaphor—and get a sneak peek at some exciting projects Carrie has coming soon. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee and conversation about the homeschool “castor oil and tummy pack” that just might cure almost everything.

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Carrie is taking a Sabbath break this week! Last week concluded Season 10. She is taking a much-needed break as she prepares to kick off season 11 and share some exciting upcoming projects. Enjoy this week's oldie but goodie. It is a compilation of "Take a Sabbath Week" and "What Does a Sabbath Week Look Like"- two episodes from Season 1 and Season 5.

Take a sabbath break! What? Take a whole week off of academics and formal lessons to rest, relax, and reset? You read that right! Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee break. In this week's podcast, Carrie shares how to apply the Sabbath Principle to your yearly homeschool calendar. In Carrie's book, Just Breathe (& Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Simply & Enjoyably, Carrie explains in Chapter 3 the importance of not only taking a Sabbath hour each day to recoup and reset and to take a Sabbath day each week to worship and to rest but to also schedule a Sabbath Week into your homeschool calendar. In this episode, practical advice and biblical principles are given to help you truly rest in the Lord and to simplify your homeschooling.

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Language is an art, which is why it’s called Language Arts. Expressing ourselves, sharing our opinions, and communicating what we know—both verbally and in writing—is an art. Reading for pleasure and for learning is an art, too. Reading comprehension, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, speaking, writing, punctuation, and handwriting are all part of the art of language. In this week’s episode, Carrie is talking with Clare Bonn, a homeschool mom and the Director of Curriculum Development & Services of Blackbird & Company ELA Curriculum. Clare and Carrie discuss practical ways to create a literature-rich education in your home, how to start and sustain a family read-aloud habit, and how build a family home library.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Clare and Carrie for a little coffee and conversation about literature-based education.

Check out Blackbird and Company K-12 ELA Curriculum at https://blackbirdandcompany.com/

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Contact Clare at clare.b@blackbirdandcompany.com

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• Purchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning
• Purchase Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education
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