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Welcome! 4Real provides peer support for Catholic parent home educators committed to nurturing learning in a Catholic family atmosphere. We support families who design their own course of home studies, be it in whole or part. We emphasize the Church's Liturgical Year, living books, nature, beauty in art, music, and natural methods of learning. 4Real has its roots in a Catholic Charlotte Mason Yahoo group and has grown by providing a welcome to like-minded parents, especially those who are new to home education (homeschooling) or the Catholic faith. 4Real hopes to continue its ministry emphasizing 'Living Learning' discussions that are rich in ideas, gratifying, inspiring, and encourage creativity. This do-it-yourself desire will be further supported by 'Home as Haven' chats. We are closed Sundays and other special days.

We warmly invite you to join us in participating in this community. Grab a cup of tea and read more About Us.

A Living Education
	Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
	Living Learning Moderators: Mackfam SuzanneG Erin Join us as we design & adapt curriculum to meet our needs, emphasizing living books and hands-on education as we live our learning!	2452	27201	5/23/2013 at 2:00pm by SeaStar
	Planning and Ordering our Days Moderators: Mackfam Erin CrunchyMom Gather 'round your favorite baskets, pens, planners, pretty paper, post-its, label maker, a fresh cup of tea, and join us!	358	4693	5/16/2013 at 5:28pm by MarilynW
	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.	3673	32879	5/21/2013 at 8:30pm by stellamaris
	Language Arts Come Alive Moderators: Mackfam Erin Let's talk about the particulars of reading and writing, including copywork, dictation, and narration.	1076	7473	5/23/2013 at 11:29am by MaryM
	Picture Book Discoveries Moderators: SuzanneG SeaStar Share great titles, experiences and unit study ideas featuring picture books your family loves!	909	5912	5/8/2013 at 12:26pm by SeaStar
	Living Literature Moderators: SuzanneG SeaStar Excited about a particular living book? Looking for a good read for your children? Join us here to discuss great literature and poetry.	993	7940	5/23/2013 at 2:05pm by SeaStar
	Living and Loving Numbers Moderators: MaryM cathhomeschool A chance to share mathematical ideas and discoveries and to discuss both curricula and living math.	639	4209	5/23/2013 at 11:08am by JodieLyn
	Across Time and Place Moderators: guitarnan Erin Join us as we explore the history, geography, languages, celebration days, cultures and customs of the world through living books, unit studies, field trips, projects and more.	1380	10076	5/23/2013 at 11:47am by CrunchyMom
	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.	1557	11520	5/7/2013 at 5:55pm by SeaStar
	The Arts in the Everyday Moderators: SuzanneG MaryM Nurture your creative side and discuss practical approaches to art, music, drama, and dance.	889	5883	5/7/2013 at 8:27pm by At_His_Feet
	Nurturing the Years of Wonder Moderators: Mackfam Erin Nurturing the joy-filled years of early childhood. Exploring natural and gentle learning opportunities within the family. Ordering the environment, fostering good habits and much more!	1002	8739	12/12/2012 at 1:28pm by Angie Mc
	High School Years and Beyond Moderators: Chari guitarnan Angie Mc The ins and outs of high school course selection, transcripts, and the challenges and adventures of education beyond high school...and more!	798	7320	5/23/2013 at 12:25pm by SallyT
	Special Blessings Moderators: SeaStar A place to share and to encourage as we raise children with special needs.	343	2574	5/18/2013 at 2:13pm by Mom21

Home as Haven
	Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
	We Pray to the Lord Moderators: Angie Mc guitarnan Bring your prayer requests here. We promise to pray for your intentions. Expect miracles.	7961	143498	5/23/2013 at 9:24am by AmandaV
	Hidden Treasure Moderators: SeaStar 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.	181	2009	5/6/2013 at 6:21pm by stellamaris
	Philosophy of Education Moderators: CrunchyMom Conversation, considerations and questions about the great ideas, curricula and methods that inspire us.	189	3008	4/10/2013 at 1:40pm by jawgee
	Our Lady's Loom, Larder, and Laundry Moderators: stefoodie JodieLyn CrunchyMom Join us to discuss the arts and organization involved in making a house a home: cooking, cleaning, sewing, handicrafts and more.	2650	26631	5/23/2013 at 1:46pm by CrunchyMom
	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.	1053	10029	5/16/2013 at 8:41am by CrunchyMom
	Mothering and Family Life Moderators: JodieLyn hylabrook1 Share thoughts on the joys, blessings, and challenges of family life and mothering.	2323	29063	5/23/2013 at 11:46am by Mackfam
	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.	237	3749	4/20/2013 at 4:29pm by knowloveserve
	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!	133	2183	3/5/2013 at 7:15am by Bridget
	Tea and Conversation Moderators: cathhomeschool JodieLyn hylabrook1 Join us for a digital cup of tea and sharing conversations that are encouraging, supportive, and informative.	6130	72792	5/23/2013 at 1:07pm by St. Ann

Message Board Helps
	Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
	About Us Moderators: administrator Interested in finding out more about who we are? Read here.	13	30	10/31/2011 at 8:22am by 4RealModerators
	Technical Help! Moderators: theNetSmith The place to report problems, ask for help, or suggest ways to enhance the forum.	167	766	1/10/2013 at 8:26pm by AmandaV