Janeway Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I like Cambridge Latin for the older grades. I am wondering what anyone would suggest for the lower grades? Something similar to Cambridge Latin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I don't know anything about Cambridge Latin, but my favorite beginning Latin for any age, and I have used it with third graders, is Getting Started With Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amateur Actress Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 We liked Prima Latina by Memoria Press. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 If you like Cambridge, you might like Minimus, Olim, or Little Latin Readers. The LLRs are Catholic, but all of these are story based like Cambridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I'm unfamiliar with Cambridge, but we like Lively Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 6 hours ago, happypamama said: I don't know anything about Cambridge Latin, but my favorite beginning Latin for any age, and I have used it with third graders, is Getting Started With Latin. Same here. We also use I Speak Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondchen Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Another vote for Getting Started with Latin. We're huge fans!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_Bear Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 We used the revised Latin for Children A from Classical Academic Press and have moved on to LFC B. He likes it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 SyrwtlLatin Prep. I don't know if it is still available, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 15 hours ago, 8FillTheHeart said: SyrwtlLatin Prep. I don't know if it is still available, though. That is what I really wanted. But I can only find it for very expensive online. I also like the Minimus, but again, too expensive. I have the student book but nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondchen Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On 9/18/2018 at 6:50 PM, 8FillTheHeart said: SyrwtlLatin Prep. I don't know if it is still available, though. On 9/19/2018 at 10:04 AM, Janeway said: That is what I really wanted. But I can only find it for very expensive online. We LOVE Latin Prep (using it currently, but my siggy doesn't show it because my edits aren't saving, for some reason). LP is out of print, but the Book 1 text is available used on Amazon for around $20. And "Horrible Ray" has all the other LP books brand new, at a 20% discount with free shipping, on his site: www.horriblebooks.com. Ray has a quirky sense of humor (his site is unconventional and hilarious), but he's totally legit, and if you want Latin Prep, that's where to get it. I went ahead and ordered all three levels from him to make sure I could get them while they're still available. That said, I think Latin Prep might be a bit much for a third grader (depends on your child, though, obviously). It's designed for the middle grades, as prep for high school Latin. We did GSWL first (starting in 3rd grade) and the transition into LP was a breeze. GSWL focuses on the grammar and is very light on vocab, which I think is a fantastic approach, because the student gets very familiar with using the language without being overwhelmed with memorization at the same time. And GSWL is only $20 for a non-consumable text. You just need the book and some paper or a notebook. HTH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Minimus is also published by Cambridge, so it would be the most similar. Lingua Latina might be another good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I second Prima Latina by Memoria Press. It's succinct, easy to teach, and no fluff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'm using GSWL for fourth and sixth this year, it's going great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maptime Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I’ve liked both GSWL and Latina Christiana (Memoria Press). I ultimately stuck with LC because I’ve got my eye on the Form series by MP for later years and like the idea of some continuity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aprilleigh Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Big Book of Lively Latin seems to work well for that age group - it takes things slowly enough that it doesn't overwhelm, and you can easily adjust the pace to the student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acresoft Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 On 9/19/2018 at 10:04 AM, Janeway said: That is what I really wanted. But I can only find it for very expensive online. I also like the Minimus, but again, too expensive. I have the student book but nothing else. Galore Park has SyrwtlLatin. Under their FAQs you can find their international shipping rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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