Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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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
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Open Forum [no new posts] 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!
2337 25929 5/18/2012 at 5:44pm
by MeredithView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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!
288 3978 5/18/2012 at 10:03pm
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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.
3535 31688 5/18/2012 at 10:02am
by Angie McView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Language Arts Come Alive  Moderators: Mackfam Erin
Let's talk about the particulars of reading and writing, including copywork, dictation, and narration.
995 7018 5/18/2012 at 6:50am
by pmeilaenView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Picture Book Discoveries  Moderators: SuzanneG SeaStar
Share great titles, experiences and unit study ideas featuring picture books your family loves!
864 5586 5/17/2012 at 9:19am
by JennGMView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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.
930 7482 5/17/2012 at 1:40pm
by JodieLynView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Living and Loving Numbers  Moderators: MaryM cathhomeschool
A chance to share mathematical ideas and discoveries and to discuss both curricula and living math.
602 3929 5/16/2012 at 11:25pm
by pumpkinmomView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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.
1300 9495 5/18/2012 at 8:25pm
by CatholicMommyView Last Post
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.
1513 11089 5/18/2012 at 10:06am
by MaryMView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] The Arts in the Everyday  Moderators: SuzanneG MaryM
Nurture your creative side and discuss practical approaches to art, music, drama, and dance.
848 5606 5/16/2012 at 8:12pm
by CrunchyMomView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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!
974 8524 5/10/2012 at 9:41pm
by KackyKView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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!
696 6631 5/15/2012 at 8:02am
by Kristie 4View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Special Blessings  Moderators: SeaStar
A place to share and to encourage as we raise children with special needs.
331 2502 5/9/2012 at 7:54pm
by MommyMahungView Last Post

Home as Haven
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Open Forum [no new posts] We Pray to the Lord  Moderators: Angie Mc guitarnan
Bring your prayer requests here. We promise to pray for your intentions. Expect miracles.
7557 138568 5/19/2012 at 1:18pm
by guitarnanView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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.
178 1923 5/17/2012 at 12:33am
by AmandaVView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Philosophy of Education  Moderators: CrunchyMom
Conversation, considerations and questions about the great ideas, curricula and methods that inspire us.
176 2924 2/8/2012 at 10:59pm
by kristinannieView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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.
2508 24854 5/19/2012 at 2:00pm
by MarilynWView Last Post
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.
996 9514 5/18/2012 at 12:54pm
by mommy4everView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Mothering and Family Life  Moderators: JodieLyn hylabrook1
Share thoughts on the joys, blessings, and challenges of family life and mothering.
2227 27904 5/19/2012 at 10:09am
by Anneof 5View Last Post
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.
232 3712 4/24/2012 at 11:14pm
by BooksnbabesView 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!
124 2068 4/25/2012 at 10:21am
by mamaslearningView Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] Tea and Conversation  Moderators: cathhomeschool JodieLyn hylabrook1
Join us for a digital cup of tea and sharing conversations that are encouraging, supportive, and informative.
5811 69554 5/19/2012 at 9:29am
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Open Forum [no new posts] About Us  Moderators: administrator
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