Minimus the mouse and his Roman family present a unique and lively introduction to Latin language and Roman culture for students in grades two to five.

Features of the student's book include:

Basic Latin grammar with comparisons to English

Vocabulary based on the life of a real Roman family

Motivating practice exercises

Cross-curricular explorations

Illustrated myths and legends
 
     
  "This is one amazing program . . . interesting, engaging and colorful. . . . I highly recommend this course!"
-The Old Schoolhouse Magazine 		 
     
Click on the links below to download PDF correlations of Minimus to the National Classical Standards and to the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills:

National Classical Standards

Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills

  
   

Download a sample chapter:

Minimus Chapter 3

Barbara Bell Minimus Webinar

In July 2009, Barbara Bell came to New York to do a webinar about Minimus and teaching Latin to younger students. You can view her presentation streaming online or download it in WMV format.

Click on the link below to access Barbara Bell's dedicated Minimus site
Barbara Bell's Minimus site

  
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