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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: SuzanneG Erin Mackfam Join us as we design & adapt curriculum to meet our needs, emphasizing living books and hands-on education as we live our learning!	2586	28636	4/3/2021 at 11:37am by Mary Fifer
	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!	456	5642	8/21/2020 at 4:55pm by Martha
	Domestic Church Moderators: MaryM JennGM CrunchyMom Share ideas for living the liturgical year, sacrament preparation, and teaching and living the Faith including a variety of resources and educational materials.	3882	34411	4/23/2016 at 4:52pm by Erica Sanchez
	Language Arts Come Alive Moderators: Mackfam Erin Let's talk about the particulars of reading and writing, including copywork, dictation, and narration.	1151	7965	7/23/2016 at 7:19pm by Olivia
	Picture Book Discoveries Moderators: SuzanneG SeaStar Share great titles, experiences and unit study ideas featuring picture books your family loves!	978	6415	3/28/2016 at 3:16am by Erin
	Living Literature Moderators: SeaStar SuzanneG Excited about a particular living book? Looking for a good read for your children? Join us here to discuss great literature and poetry.	1073	8536	7/16/2016 at 6:19pm by Booksnbabes
	Living and Loving Numbers Moderators: cathhomeschool MaryM A chance to share mathematical ideas and discoveries and to discuss both curricula and living math.	681	4503	4/26/2016 at 8:02am by Mrs. B
	Across Time and Place Moderators: Erin guitarnan 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.	1487	10768	7/11/2016 at 7:20pm by mom2mpr
	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.	1626	11952	8/4/2016 at 1:29am by MaryM
	The Arts in the Everyday Moderators: MaryM SuzanneG Nurture your creative side and discuss practical approaches to art, music, drama, and dance.	944	6182	12/9/2015 at 10:49am by JennGM
	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!	1010	8803	7/2/2015 at 8:50am by SaraP
	High School Years and Beyond Moderators: Angie Mc guitarnan Chari The ins and outs of high school course selection, transcripts, and the challenges and adventures of education beyond high school...and more!	918	8154	8/3/2016 at 10:46am by drmommy
	Special Blessings Moderators: SeaStar A place to share and to encourage as we raise children with special needs.	362	2699	5/27/2016 at 7:08am by jawgee

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.	8359	147173	9/3/2016 at 9:33pm by guitarnan
	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.	195	2076	2/24/2015 at 5:41am by Pilgrim
	Philosophy of Education Moderators: CrunchyMom Conversation, considerations and questions about the great ideas, curricula and methods that inspire us.	210	3198	12/12/2015 at 3:29pm by motherheart
	Our Lady's Loom, Larder, and Laundry Moderators: CrunchyMom JodieLyn stefoodie Join us to discuss the arts and organization involved in making a house a home: cooking, cleaning, sewing, handicrafts and more.	2856	28822	4/25/2016 at 11:06am by Erica Sanchez
	Our Lady of Good Remedy and Care Moderators: CrunchyMom JodieLyn A place to discuss topics and ideas related to personal care & beauty, fitness, natural remedies, and healthy living.	1120	10780	1/12/2016 at 9:13am by countrymom
	Mothering and Family Life Moderators: JodieLyn hylabrook1 Share thoughts on the joys, blessings, and challenges of family life and mothering.	2445	30319	8/6/2016 at 8:13pm by countrymom
	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.	252	3957	9/29/2020 at 9:12am by jjmpfu
	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!	145	2286	1/20/2015 at 5:15pm by SallyT
	Tea and Conversation Moderators: cathhomeschool JodieLyn hylabrook1 Join us for a digital cup of tea and sharing conversations that are encouraging, supportive, and informative.	6526	76565	7/18/2016 at 11:12pm by Kathryn

Message Board Helps
	Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
	About Us Moderators: administrator Interested in finding out more about who we are? Read here.	14	31	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.	173	799	6/23/2015 at 12:20am by JodieLyn