Song School
Latin is a well-constructed, easy-to-use, and FUN introduction to learning
Latin with 2 levels for students from kindergarten to 3rd grade. Lessons
engage learners with songs, enjoyable vocabulary, illustrations, handwriting
practice, stories, games, and engaging activities.
Song School Latin 1 has 31 weekly lessons with 30 corresponding songs &
chants with the Student Text. Students learn over 100 everyday vocabulary
words. Song School Latin 2 reviews vocabulary from Latin 1, adds new vocabulary words,
and begins a light introduction to grammar and derivatives. The words to each song are printed both in the Student Edition
and the Teacher's Edition. Songs include both
classical and ecclesiastical pronunciation.
Song School Latin lessons include:
A short grammar lesson (including a historical linguistic tidbit)
Afamous Latin saying (to
memorize)
A story (intersperses Latin words with the
English)
Practice Your Latin (writing the words)
Show What You Know (brief vocabulary identification)
Grow Your English (English words with Latin roots)
Review Words (past vocabulary words)
Reinforcement (often a cut-and-paste or other sort
of hands-on activity)
Review Chapters (included regularly)
The Student Edition is a consumable
worktext and includes the songs either on audio CD (older version) or access
to songs digitally (newer
version). The Teacher's Edition is identical to the Student Edition (but no CD) with answers
filled in and teacher's notes inserted as shaded boxes. Instructional
Videos for each course contain ten-minute episodes – one for each
lesson in the book covering new material. These are available as DVDs or via online access. Each
episode features vocabulary practice (ecclesiastical and classical
pronunciations), grammar lessons, and coverage of derivatives. Each video also
features a bilingual story featuring Simeon the monkey, providing another
opportunity to use the vocabulary from the lesson. Latin Monkey Match
Flashcard Game adds vocabulary practice in a fun, hands-on way. With
over 100 Latin words (English translation appearing in small upside-down type);
use this set to play the suggested games, or simply use them as traditional
flashcards. Streaming supplemental content is only available with purchase directly from the publisher.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
