Identifying the Gender of Latin Nouns – an Infographic

Latin Noun Genders

Finding the gender of Latin nouns can frustrate even the most eager new student of the language.  With an understanding of a few simple rules, your student will soon be breezing their way through identifying the genders of any noun. Latin Noun Genders Want to print it out? Click here for a PDF download that…

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Favorite IEW Products

The Institute for Excellence in Writing has been a mainstay in my homeschooling curricula for the past six years for good reason:  IEW products are empowering! When I first started homeschooling, I didn’t know if I could do it.  I pulled my son out of public school in the 4th grade, and then we went…

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The Power of Comparison 

I think too often comparison gets a bad rap. Just like chocolate can be bad if misused, comparison isn’t the bad guy, it can just be used in harmful ways. Comparison can be a thief of joy, but it can also be a shepherd of wisdom. What?!  You think I’m crazy don’t you?  I would…

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Latin Verb Conjugation Muscle Memory Conditioning

Feeling beat down by your study of Latin verb conjugation paradigms? I’m in my third year of my Latin studies, and I keep hitting the verb portion of my Henle I textbook feeling like I’ve hit a brick wall. What I’ve realized each time is that my grammar muscles are flabby, and I need to…

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Morning Time in December

I first learned about Morning Time at a CiRCE conference a couple of years ago.  I fell in love with the idea of liturgy in my home; a sort of routine coming before the Lord together as one family, and sharing our love of learning and conversation.  As my family grows up, this together time becomes more…

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