Our Curriculum: Making Learning Fun
What's the benefit of a curriculum designed by high school students? Lessons will never be boring! Classics for Kids delves beyond textbooks to bring the Roman world to life. Our curriculum immerses students in the language of Latin, the strategy of ancient leaders, and the vibrant daily life of Roman citizens through interactive lessons and fun activities with plenty of opportunities to get moving.
Session Structure
Each session contains creative activities and engaging lessons created by our own High School volunteers!
Volunteer designed card/board games, clever escape rooms, Romanified mafia games and more are incorporated into every session.
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Interactive Activities
We foster creativity and cater to a wide variety of students' interests by weaving skits, art projects, lego builds and more into our sessions.
Lessons
Our high school volunteers passionately put together informative slideshows to teach students about everything from gladiators to Roman baths.
Learning Objectives
Our program is designed to cultivate intellectual curiosity, encourage creativity, and provide a strong foundation for future studies through focused learning targets.
Linguistic Mastery
Build foundational Latin vocabulary and master essential grammar structures that improve English and foreign language skills.
Cultural Literacy
Gain deep insights into Roman daily life, governance, and architecture, understanding how ancient civilizations shaped the modern Western world.
Critical Thinking
Analyze ancient artwork, artifacts, and literature to develop analytical skills, learning to approach complex texts and ideas with a scholar's eye.
Historical Analysis
Engage with the timelines and major events of ancient history, fostering an understanding of the past and its impact on today.