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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
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Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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. View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post

Heart of the Home
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Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post
Open Forum [no new posts] 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 View Last Post

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Open Forum [no new posts] About Us    Moderators: administrator
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12 13 May 05 2008 at 8:58pm
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Open Forum [no new posts] Technical Help!    Moderators: theNetSmith
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95 451 May 15 2008 at 7:30am
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