What ARe we doing here?

 Often students (and parents) are both frightened and excited about their first Latin class. My goal is to overcome the fright and join in the excitement.

Latin, like any other language can be learned in many ways.  Often adults recall endless rote memorization of conjugations and declensions and using these to decode sentences.  This is great if you like puzzles, but it doesn't teach you how to read, synthesize and speak or compose in the language.  The other end of the spectrum would be to learn the language through storytelling without considering the grammar (sheltering the grammar).  This is engaging and immersive but often neglects the beauty of the grammar as we learned our first language.  

I teach somewhere in the middle of these two pedogogies.  Engaging readings, conversations, questions and answers draw the student into the language. However, just as we learned our own grammar as we encountered it (remember mom saying that it is "went" not "goed"?) we learn the Latin grammar as we encounter it. 

Most students and parents love the fact that I give little to no homework outside of learning the vocabulary words. Most of what needs to be taught can be done in the classroom. The most effective way to learn the vocabulary is to use the Picta Dicta app provided to your student by Trinity.  Time is given in class to complete all assignments and to prepare for grammar quizzes.​

If you have questions about this site or need to contact me, please do so at donna.seidman@trinitychristianaz.com.

How to use this site

If you are brand new to Latin, look at the Picta Dicta programs tab. 

If you are using the LLPSI books, look at the Lingua Latina page for video and other resources for each chapter.

If you need to review grammar chants, check out the Grammar Resources tab.

Reading Latin has novellas and readers.  Please reach out to me if you need help finding the right fit for your reading level.  Nothing worse than getting a book too easy or too difficult. 

Finally, because I am passionate about Classical education, you will find a cornucopia of Classical Resources (some of which may need updating).





Tools - Charts

My favorite Simple Latin readers

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Classical activities during the Coronavirus Quarantine! 


Upcoming:
  • 3/22, 12:00-1:00 pm EST
    Plagues in Ancient Rome, a live stream session with Darius Arya, a Roman archaeologist Please register here.
  • 3/23, 2:00-3:00 pm EST
    The Roman Soldier, a live stream session on the daily life of Roman soldier, soldier attire and equipment, and famous battles, with Richard Campbell, a member of Legio XX and Roman soldier reenactor. Please register here.
  • 3/24/20 2:00-3:00pm EST
    Latin and Minecraft, a live stream session with Magister Jessie Craft, Latin teacher and Minecraft educator,
    • Register here!
    • Links to join the live stream events will ONLY be sent to those who RSVP on this website.
      Dates will be updated as confirmed

●Grammar Practice:
○ Ed Puzzle
○ Conjugeumus
○ Magistrula

● Cultural/historical digital resources:
○ Magister Craft videos
○ Legonium

● Vocab practice
○ Gimkit - vocabulary review

● Reading
○Story Resources

● Online Latin Dictionaries for the packet or stories:
○Latinitium
○Whitaker’s Words

● Creativity
○SCRIBO contest: write a short story, poem, or comic.See website for rules.
○Virtual Museum Assignment
SUMMER FUN
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