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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, 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 while learning in the heart of the home. If you are new to home education, designing curriculum, or the Catholic faith, a special welcome!

Bring flowers of the fairest / Bring flowers of the rarest
From garden and woodland / And hillside and vale
Our full hearts are swelling / Our Glad voices telling
The praise of the loveliest / Rose of the vale

O Mary! we crown thee with blossoms today
Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May
O Mary! we crown thee with blossoms today
Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May

The time now is
May 15 2008 at 2:15pm.

A Living Education
	Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
	Real Learning and More Moderators: cathhomeschool Leonie Willa The nuts and bolts of how we emphasize living books while designing or adapting curriculum to meet our family's needs.	1273	14581	May 15 2008 at 12:40pm By Eight Wonders
	Rabbit Trails Moderators: lapazfarm MaryM Excited about a book or idea that has you off on a unit study? Looking for inspiration? You're welcome here!	270	2567	May 15 2008 at 12:01am By Leonie
	Life in the Domestic Church Moderators: MaryM JennGM Cay Gibson Share ideas for living the liturgical year, sacrament preparation, and religious education including Catholic Mosaic and more.	1756	16282	May 15 2008 at 1:54pm By Sarah M
	Living Language Arts Moderators: Willa Let's talk about the particulars of reading and writing, copywork, dictation, and narration.	491	3388	May 15 2008 at 2:06pm By margot helene
	Picture Book Discoveries Moderators: Angie Mc Cay Gibson Share great titles and experiences with picture books you and your family love.	276	1729	May 14 2008 at 7:00am By Mary G
	Living Literature Moderators: Helen Cay Gibson Excited about a particular living book? Looking for a good read for your children? Join us here to discuss great literature and poetry.	458	3722	May 15 2008 at 1:53pm By Jen L.
	Living and Loving Numbers Moderators: Leonie lapazfarm A chance to share mathematical ideas and discoveries and to discuss both curricula and living math.	285	1942	May 13 2008 at 8:55am By Mary Chris
	Across Time and Place Moderators: lapazfarm MaryM Join us as we explore the history, geography,languages, and cultures of the world through living books, field trips, projects and more.	614	4408	May 15 2008 at 2:03pm By ElizLeone
	The Great Outdoors Moderators: MacBeth lapazfarm Come along for nature study and all things pertaining to science and outdoor education.	869	6438	May 15 2008 at 1:55pm By lapazfarm
	Cultivating Beauty and Culture Moderators: Chari stefoodie Nurture your creative side and discuss art, music, drama, and dance.	494	3126	May 15 2008 at 11:06am By MacBeth
	Early Childhood Learning Moderators: JennGM SuzanneG A place to discuss hands-on learning in the early years. Find ideas to educate preschoolers, order your environment, and create self-paced curriculum.	591	5643	May 15 2008 at 2:05pm By erika
	The High School Years Moderators: Helen Leonie The ins and outs of high school course selection, transcripts, and more.	223	2309	May 15 2008 at 11:15am By Elena
	Special Blessings Moderators: Willa A place to share and to encourage as we raise children with special needs.	200	1555	May 14 2008 at 10:58pm By Willa

Heart of the Home
	Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
	We Pray to the Lord Moderators: Angie Mc aussieannie cathhomeschool Bring your prayer requests here. We promise to pray for your intentions. Expect miracles.	3455	63595	May 15 2008 at 2:03pm By LucyP
	Hidden Treasure Moderators: Helen 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.	103	1205	May 13 2008 at 9:32pm By Martha in VA
	Philosophy of Education Moderators: Willa Conversation, considerations and questions about the great ideas, curricula and methods that inspire us.	51	683	May 15 2008 at 2:07pm By lapazfarm
	Our Lady's Loom, Larder, and Laundry Moderators: stefoodie MaryM Mary Chris The arts of cooking, cleaning, sewing, and craft.	614	5207	May 15 2008 at 1:57pm By mama251ders
	Our Lady of Good Remedy and Care Moderators: Chari A place to discuss health-related topics to include natural remedies and fitness.	367	3302	May 14 2008 at 6:06pm By ladybugs
	Mothering: From Diapers to Driver's Ed. Moderators: JennGM Mary Chris Share thoughts on mothering toddlers to teens, life in a large family, and opening your heart and home through adoption	1023	13681	May 15 2008 at 1:55pm By LucyP
	Book Club Moderators: Chari Come journey with other mothers as we discover and discuss books that enrich our lives and feed our hearts and souls.	122	1710	May 14 2008 at 1:54pm By stephanie
	St. Anne's Tearoom: Growing in Wisdom over 40 Moderators: Chari Mary Chris "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!	52	967	May 15 2008 at 12:05pm By Angie Mc
	Mother Nurture Moderators: Mary Chris stefoodie Willa Encouraging, supportive, informative, and often humorous chat to energize and reassure	3725	46475	May 15 2008 at 11:18am By PDyer

Message Board Helps
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	About Us Moderators: administrator Interested in finding out more about who we are? Read here.	12	13	May 05 2008 at 8:58pm By Willa
	Technical Help! Moderators: theNetSmith The place to report problems, ask for help, or suggest ways to enhance the forum.	95	451	May 15 2008 at 7:30am By ElizLeone

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