Students will learn about the natural virtues of the Romans, and why they have inspired so much admiration throughout history. Students will then have the opportunity to compare and contrast the Greeks and the Romans and understand their impact on subsequent history. Latin continued as the language of learning through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Studying ancient and medieveal history along with Latin makes both the history and language come alive in a way that simply is not possible when either is studied alone. If you approach this subject with enthusiasm, then your children will pick up that love and enthusiasm too.
Teaching techniques are important in Latin.
Memorizing through oral drills and recitations can be fun . Singing songs and saying prayers in Latin motivate students and make Latin a part of everyday life. The greatest satisfaction, however, is the feeling of accomplishment when something is finished. The feeling of accomplishment when the child looks back over what has been learned in one year can be exhilarating. At the end of the third grade, students can say over twenty sets of grammar forms and twenty-five Latin sayings from memory.