Prima Latina was created after parents using Latina Christiana asked for something gentler for their younger children. It follows the same easy-to-use, teacher-friendly format, but at a slower pace suited to Kindergarten through 4th grade, covering seven parts of speech, two verb tenses, 125 vocabulary words, and numbers 1-10 across 25 lessons plus review lessons.
Each lesson includes a grammar skill, five vocabulary words, a practical Latin phrase, and a line of prayer or hymn — including traditional pieces like the Gloria Patri and Adeste Fideles — woven throughout the course. Prima Latina is designed to transition directly into Latina Christiana, so students can move through the full Latin sequence without gaps or repeated material.
Best for families wanting to start Latin early, particularly younger children who are still building their English grammar foundation and benefit from a gentler pace than Latina Christiana offers.
Well-suited to younger elementary students starting Latin for the first time.
15-20 minute lessons keep young learners from feeling overwhelmed.
Transitions directly into the next course, with no gaps or repeated material.
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