What if your child could learn Latin the same way they
learned English? The Storybook Latin program from Logos
Press is a gentle and fun way to introduce your elementary student to
Latin. Your student will be reading stories, learning grammar concepts,
and having conversations in Latin. Throughout the series, students are
learning vocabulary, conjugations, declensions, and derivatives that progress
with each level. Towards the end of each book, your students will be drawing
their own pictures comic-book style as they reread the stories written in
Latin.
You will need the Teacher’s Guide whichhas
all of the student pages with the answers, as well as teaching notes, weekly
schedules, and a pronunciation key. Each student will need the Student
Workbook, which has all of the grammar instruction, vocabulary, and
exercises. At the end of each quarter is a review section to help prepare
for the test. The Flashcards use the same pictures as the
Student Workbook and are on cardstock that must be cut out. The
loose-leaf Quizzes and Tests assess vocabulary (from pictures)
and grammar forms and are sold separately. What a fun introduction to Latin for
teachers and students!
Although this program is labeled as Christian,
there is very minimal religious instruction. The Student Workbooks,
flashcards, and quizzes/tests have no Christian content (except for all of
Volume 2, Bible Stories). There are several (but not all) lessons that
include religious instruction in the Teacher Guides, mostly when discussing the
meaning of the story. Teachers are encouraged to refer their students to
Bible stories, verses, and Christian doctrine during those discussions.
~Tara
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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.
