Free Materials from Ascanius
The Institute produces many materials for use in elementary school classrooms and Latin classrooms, including lessons from LatinSummer and past workshops for teachers. If you like the activities here, also check out our publications for purchase, including our innovative curriculum guides, student workbooks, and reports.
Each month, Ascanius releases a free activity, ready to be used in the classroom. Check back every month for a new activity!
Ars Gratia Artis - LatinSummer Williamsburg (Summer 2009)
Roman Art and Architecture (Richard Hang)
No Longer Greek to Me - Greek Art and Architecture (Kristen Bortner)
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis - Classical Art and Architecture Today (Matthew Webb)
Past Workshops and Inservices
Ten Great Latin Activities for 10 Great Years! (Suzanne Henrich, Summer 2010)
Latin for 2010 - Fresh Ideas for Fresh Kids (Matthew Webb, Spring 2010)
Roman and Greek Culture (Matthew Webb, Spring 2010)
Other Resources
Ad Astra! - Resources for Futher Exploration (Kevin Jefferson)
An index to resources for Latin & Classics on the elementary school level. Comprehensive and annotated
handout and
PowerPoint presentation documenting a wide range
of available resources.
Excellence Through Classics for Elementary/Middle School Levels
The national body
overseeing and supporting Classical Studies on the lower levels. ETC's website includes information about the National Mythology
Exam (grades 3-9), Classics, myth, and Latin teaching packets and publications, the newsletter PRIMA, and various useful links.
Listservs
Latinteach.com provides a subscription-based email digest and articles to
discuss methods of teaching Latin. The Yahoo group Latin-BestPractices
discusses methods for effectively implementing all means of communication, especially speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Children's Books on the Ancient World
Very comprehensive bibliographies appropriate for grades 3-8 are provided
by Ascanius and the
University of Kentucky. In addition Magistra
Cohen provides a list of reading materials
and recommendations appropriate for grades K-3;
she also provides more book ideas for grades 2-6.
Prima Articles
Three articles from Prima, journal of Excellence Through Classics:
The Role of Classics in the Elementary School;
Dead Tongue Shows Signs of Life;
Classics are for Kids.
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