Latin Language Resources
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Teaching Latin Adjectives: From Agreement to Application
The study of Latin adjectives requires an understanding of their agreement with nouns in gender, number, and case. Mastery of this principle is essential for reading and translating Latin accurately, as adjectives carry information about the nouns they modify. This article presents a structured approach for middle to high school students, beginning with foundational adjectives…
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How to Teach Latin to Young Kids with Joy and Movement
Teaching Latin to Kindergarten and 1st graders can seem unconventional—but it’s surprisingly effective! This is a time when children are primed for language learning through repetition, movement, and storytelling. Let’s explore how conversational Latin—with movement, creative worksheets, narrative, and a nod to ancient Roman practices—can spark real engagement and retention. Why Conversational Latin Works for…
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Scientific Latin Sky & Weather Words Kids Will Love
Explore scientific Latin sky and weather words for kids. Fun, interactive activities connect Latin roots to English and science vocabulary. Latin and Greek form the foundation of much scientific language. For example, from the stars above to the wind on a rainy day, Latin roots are woven into English and science vocabulary in ways children…
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Unlocking the Past: The Surprising Power of Simple Latin Words
Discover how simple Latin words like rex and regina still shape our language, culture, and imagination with timeless power. Latin is sometimes called a “dead language,” but nothing could be further from the truth. While no one today speaks Latin as their first language, its legacy is everywhere— in the vocabulary of English, the sciences,…
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Teach Latin Body Parts to Kindergarteners with This Simple Cut-and-Paste Worksheet
Engage Kindergarten students with this fun Latin body parts worksheet. Learn manus, pes, caput, and corpus through a hands-on cut-and-paste activity that makes Latin come alive As a Latin teacher, I aim to make lessons meaningful and memorable, especially for young learners. For Kindergarten students, Latin works best when it connects to something they can…
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Bringing Latin to Life: How My Students Learned to Love Adjectives and Adverbs
As a Latin teacher, I always aim to keep lessons energetic and meaningful. Grammar doesn’t have to feel like rote memorization—it can be an opportunity for young students to explore language and express themselves. That’s the spark that led me to create the Latin Adjective and Adverbs worksheet resource, perfect for students in grades K–8.…