After years of teaching Latin and English in day school and homeschool, Karen Craig has produced one of the easiest, step-by-step approaches to beginning Latin. Each segment explains English grammar first, then the Latin, progressing in clear, short steps. Children have been delighted with the format and clarity of the lessons, as well as the whimsical illustrations. The teacher's edition offers answers, as well as specific guidance and hints for the lessons. Matin Latin I works through the basics of nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives, with simple translation exercises throughout. The...

After years of teaching Latin and English in day school and homeschool, Karen Craig has produced one of the easiest, step-by-step approaches to beginning Latin. Children will be delighted with the format and clarity of the lessons, as well as the whimsical illustrations. This STUDENT TEXT of Matin Latin I works through the basics of nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives, with simple reading exercises throughout.

Karen Craig's Matin Latin is a perfect introduction to the study of languages in the elementary grades. Her unique Latin-English combination is such a practical approach. Karen takes the student beyond the memorization of vocabulary and chants. She equips the student with all she needs to be able to read and write simple Latin stories early in the study of Latin. Karen Craig's strong linguistic background is very evident in her "picture-approach" to learning language and her systematic way of guiding the teacher and student. Having had my third grade son complete this material, I highly...