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Welcome! 4Real is a volunteer ministry providing family-to-family support for Catholic parent educators and friends who emphasize Living Books as they design or adapt curriculum to meet their family needs. This message board is moderated by Catholic home educating mothers who value a respectful and courteous online haven and respect prudential decisions made between spouses. We strive to choose the choicest part of educational opportunities, hold fast to what is good, share a loosely defined educational philosophy, and enjoy its related methods. Many members identify with a similar philosophy and use similar methods while all members have ideas, methods, materials, and experiences to share. If you identify with and enjoy a similar approach to home education, may this board be only an encouragement as you fulfill your vocation learning through living experiences and books and embracing your home as haven. If you are new to home education, designing curriculum, or the Catholic faith, a special welcome!

During this Year For Priests we join in prayer for our beloved priests who bring the Sacrament of His Body and Blood to us. We pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around our priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry.

And I will give you pastors according to my own heart, and they shall feed you with knowledge and doctrine. -Jeremiah 3:15

The priest has the key of the heavenly treasures; it is he who opens the door; he is the steward of the good God, the distributor of His wealth. -The Cure of Ars, St. John Vianney

St. John Mary Vianney, pray for us and all our priests!

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Open Forum [no new posts] Living Learning    Moderators: Mackfam SuzanneG Erin Willa
Join us as we emphasize living books, design & adapt curriculum to meet our needs, and share ways of planning as we live our learning.
1962 21792 Feb 09 2010 at 3:21am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Rabbit Trails    Moderators: MaryM Angie Mc
Excited about a book or idea that has you off on a unit study? Looking for inspiration? You're welcome here!
314 3051 Feb 06 2010 at 1:58pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Domestic Church    Moderators: MaryM CrunchyMom JennGM
Share ideas for living the liturgical year, sacrament preparation, and teaching and living the Faith including a variety of resources and educational materials.
2914 26113 Feb 09 2010 at 7:06am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Language Arts Come Alive    Moderators: Erin missionfamily
Let's talk about the particulars of reading and writing, including copywork, dictation, and narration.
736 5052 Feb 09 2010 at 7:20am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Picture Book Discoveries    Moderators: stefoodie SeaStar
Share great titles and experiences with picture books you and your family love.
576 3352 Feb 08 2010 at 5:08pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Living Literature    Moderators: Erin SuzanneG
Excited about a particular living book? Looking for a good read for your children? Join us here to discuss great literature and poetry.
684 5374 Feb 05 2010 at 8:58pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Living and Loving Numbers    Moderators: MaryM
A chance to share mathematical ideas and discoveries and to discuss both curricula and living math.
471 3063 Feb 09 2010 at 12:02am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Across Time and Place    Moderators: missionfamily guitarnan
Join us as we explore the history, geography, languages, and cultures of the world through living books, field trips, projects and more.
924 6418 Feb 08 2010 at 9:26am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Exploring God's Creation in Nature and Science    Moderators: Mackfam MaryM
Let's discuss the treasures of nature study and pursuing the sciences through living books and hands-on experiments.
1198 8580 Feb 08 2010 at 6:31pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] The Arts in the Everyday    Moderators: stefoodie Mackfam
Nurture your creative side and discuss practical approaches to art, music, drama, and dance.
689 4345 Feb 04 2010 at 4:50pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Early Childhood Learning    Moderators: Mackfam SeaStar
A place to discuss hands-on learning in the early years. Find ideas to educate preschoolers, order your environment, and create self-paced curriculum.
851 7621 Feb 08 2010 at 10:42pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] The High School Years    Moderators: guitarnan Angie Mc
The ins and outs of high school course selection, transcripts, and more.
483 4894 Feb 09 2010 at 7:22am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Special Blessings    Moderators: Willa
A place to share and to encourage as we raise children with special needs.
293 2270 Feb 08 2010 at 4:40pm
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Home as Haven
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Open Forum [no new posts] We Pray to the Lord    Moderators: Angie Mc aussieannie guitarnan cathhomeschool
Bring your prayer requests here. We promise to pray for your intentions. Expect miracles.
5970 113661 Feb 08 2010 at 9:20pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Hidden Treasure    Moderators: missionfamily aussieannie
Come join the search for Hidden Treasure with your 4Real friends as we explore together ways to live a life of dedication to the virtues of Mary.
153 1709 Feb 03 2010 at 8:49pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Philosophy of Education    Moderators: Willa
Conversation, considerations and questions about the great ideas, curricula and methods that inspire us.
142 2272 Feb 05 2010 at 7:37pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Our Lady's Loom, Larder, and Laundry    Moderators: stefoodie MaryM
The arts of cooking, cleaning, sewing, handcrafts, planning and organizing, and all things pertaining to the art of making a house a home.
1886 18149 Feb 09 2010 at 7:00am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Our Lady of Good Remedy and Care    Moderators: JodieLyn CrunchyMom
A place to discuss topics and ideas related to personal care & beauty, fitness, natural remedies, and healthy living.
792 7609 Feb 09 2010 at 7:12am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Mothering and Family Life    Moderators: SuzanneG JodieLyn hylabrook1
Share thoughts on the joys, blessings, and challenges of family life and mothering.
1828 23131 Feb 09 2010 at 7:25am
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Open Forum [no new posts] Book Club    Moderators: SuzanneG Chari
Come journey with other mothers as we discover and discuss books that enrich our lives and feed our hearts and souls.
187 3003 Feb 08 2010 at 10:06pm
By JodieLyn View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] St. Anne's Tearoom: Growing in Wisdom over 40    Moderators: Angie Mc hylabrook1
"Strength and beauty are her clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day...Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her." Come laugh with us!
92 1535 Feb 01 2010 at 6:58pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Tea and Conversation    Moderators: JodieLyn CrunchyMom hylabrook1
Join us for a digital cup of tea and sharing conversations that are encouraging, supportive, and informative.
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