Lesson Materials Collection
The Institute produces many materials for use in elementary and middle school classrooms and Latin classrooms, including lessons from LatinSummer and past workshops for teachers. We provide these materials here free of charge. Enjoy!
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Roman and Greek Culture Materials
Roman Art and Architecture
This presentation, by Latin teacher Richard Hang, gives a variety of lesson and activity ideas for learning about Roman art and architecture.
No Longer Greek to Me - Greek Art and Architecture
This presentation, by Latin teacher and Ascanius Board Member Kristen Bortner, gives a variety of lesson and activity ideas for learning about Greek art and architecture.
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis - Classical Art and Architecture Today
This presentation, by Latin teacher and Ascanius Board Member Kristen Bortner, gives a variety of lesson and activity ideas for learning about Greek art and architecture.
Latin Materials
Minimus Extension
A variety of extension activities to accompany "Minimus: Starting Out in Latin". These activities give students extra practice, in a fun and engaging way, with Latin, ancient Roman culture, and mythology. All activities integrate with Minimus chapters. "Minimus" is copyright Cambridge University Press.
Ten Great Latin Activities for 10 Great Years!
This presentation, in honor of Ascanius's 10 Year Anniversary in 2010, presents a variety of Latin language lessons and activities. Presented by Latin teacher and Ascanius Board Member Suzanne Henrich.
Latin Vocabulary Activities: Animalia, Cibus, Corpus, et cetera
This presentation, by Latin teacher and Ascanius Board Member Matthew Webb, gives teachers a wealth of resources for teaching Latin vocabulary for animals, foods, body parts, and more.
Hands-On Latin Activities: Kinesthetic Connections
This presentation, by Latin teacher duo Matthew Webb and Dr. Ann Martin, introduces teachers to a variety of ways that they can engage their students using hands-on methods for learning about Latin vocabulary and grammar.
Easy Stories in Latin: Fabulae Vaccae (the travels of a cow)
A series of five easy stories featuring a traveling cow. The stories aim to teach various themes in Latin vocabulary, such as terms concerning nature, numbers, colors body parts, sites of Rome, and more. Features a teacher's guide. NB: Text has not been entirely proofread. Typos are possible.
Easy Story in Latin: Alice in Wonderland
Combining easy Latin text with public domain illustrations, this comprehensible reader will delight young students and build their Latin reading skills. NB: Text has not been entirely proofread. Typos are possible.
Easy Story in Latin: Gulliver's Travels
Combining easy Latin text with public domain illustrations, this comprehensible reader will delight young students and build their Latin reading skills. NB: Text has not been entirely proofread. Typos are possible.
Authentic Latin Readings: Carpe Scientiam (Integrating Environmental Science & Classical Studies)
A collection of authentic Latin readings exploring environmental science topics in the ancient Roman world. Includes a variety of comprehension and extension activities. Intended for students formally studying Latin.
Adapted Latin Readings: Histōria Sine Lacrimīs (Selections from the Latin Historians for Beginning Latin Students)
A collection of adapted Latin readings from famous Roman historians, exploring various topics including ethnography, moral and political decline, self-representation, history vs mythology, and women. Includes a variety of comprehension and extension activities. Intended for students formally studying Latin.
Greek Materials
MiniGreek: 5 Quick and Fun Ancient Greek Lessons
Focusing on Greek letters, as well as vocabulary terms for adjectives, foods, animals, and verbs, these 5 quick lessons are an engaging introduction to ancient Greek. First unveiled at LatinSummer Alexandria in 2006, many children since then have gotten a taste of Greek using this innovative approach.
Mythology Materials
Mythology Activities for the Elementary School Classroom
This presentation, by Latin teacher and Ascanius Board Member Suzanne Henrich, features some of the most engaging mythology activities in the Ascanius repertoire.
Special Materials for the Youngest Students
(Grades K-2)
Latin and Classical Studies for the Youngest Ones
Lessons and activities from Latin teacher Kris Tracy.
Minimī Minimaeque: Latin for the Primary Grades
Lessons and activities from Kindergarten teacher Susan Stuart Davis-Foxworth. Many are used in the Ascanius LatinSummer Grades 1-2 curriculum.
ROMANtic Connections: Integrating Latin with Other Subjects, the Standards, and Your Administration's Happiness
Interdisciplinary lessons and activities from Latin teacher Nava Cohen.
Other Resources
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 appropriate for grades K-3; she also provides more book ideas for grades 2-6.
Prima Articles
Three helpful articles from Prima, the journal of Excellence Through Classics:
Read more editions of PRIMA on the Excellence Through Classics website.