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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!	2280	25276	1/28/2012 at 8:01pm by keac
	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!	265	3694	1/28/2012 at 9:20am by Turtle
	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.	3489	31225	1/28/2012 at 2:10pm by SuzanneG
	Language Arts Come Alive Moderators: Mackfam Erin Let's talk about the particulars of reading and writing, including copywork, dictation, and narration.	953	6717	1/19/2012 at 1:04pm by Nique
	Picture Book Discoveries Moderators: SuzanneG SeaStar Share great titles, experiences and unit study ideas featuring picture books your family loves!	851	5504	1/28/2012 at 11:58am by amarytbc
	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.	905	7287	1/27/2012 at 10:50pm by Cay Gibson
	Living and Loving Numbers Moderators: MaryM cathhomeschool A chance to share mathematical ideas and discoveries and to discuss both curricula and living math.	586	3823	1/28/2012 at 7:09am by JuliaT
	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.	1253	9160	1/28/2012 at 9:45pm by MaryM
	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.	1489	10902	1/23/2012 at 10:32am by MaryM
	The Arts in the Everyday Moderators: SuzanneG MaryM Nurture your creative side and discuss practical approaches to art, music, drama, and dance.	837	5489	1/28/2012 at 2:13pm by SuzanneG
	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!	966	8439	1/25/2012 at 8:34am by Mimip
	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!	663	6328	1/27/2012 at 5:18am by stefoodie
	Special Blessings Moderators: SeaStar A place to share and to encourage as we raise children with special needs.	329	2483	11/19/2011 at 1:19pm by lapazfarm

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.	7406	136442	1/28/2012 at 9:15pm by kristinannie
	Hidden Treasure Moderators: SeaStar 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.	175	1916	12/31/2011 at 3:02pm by VanessaVH
	Philosophy of Education Moderators: CrunchyMom Conversation, considerations and questions about the great ideas, curricula and methods that inspire us.	175	2922	1/27/2012 at 1:19pm by mommy4ever
	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.	2440	23940	1/28/2012 at 5:52pm by Rebeccca
	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.	981	9322	1/28/2012 at 8:23pm by kingvozzo
	Mothering and Family Life Moderators: JodieLyn hylabrook1 Share thoughts on the joys, blessings, and challenges of family life and mothering.	2197	27548	1/28/2012 at 9:50pm by guitarnan
	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.	231	3684	1/28/2012 at 2:39pm by Angie Mc
	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!	115	1934	12/14/2011 at 2:03am by St. Ann
	Tea and Conversation Moderators: cathhomeschool JodieLyn hylabrook1 Join us for a digital cup of tea and sharing conversations that are encouraging, supportive, and informative.	5957	71528	1/28/2012 at 9:00pm by Rebeccca

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.	160	728	11/28/2011 at 8:24pm by theNetSmith