Ancient Romans spoke Latin, and 'parvulus' was their word for 'child.' As a parvulus, you will explore schools, toys, and learn about the life of a Roman child. Pay attention to these areas as you explore your sites. Record the questions and their answers on your tablet.

School in Ancient Rome
Read this site to learn about the education system of ancient Rome.

• What was the main goal of education in ancient Rome?
• What did the Roman students use to do their math problems?
• Did the kids of poor families go to school? Why or why not?

Toys in Ancient Rome
Ancient Romans liked to play games, just like you do!

• How did the games in Ancient Rome compare with some games that you play today?
• How did play time for poor families differ from wealthy families?
• Do you play with the same animals that the Ancient Romans did?

The Romans: Families and Children
Read this site to learn about education in ancient Rome.

• As a Roman child, would you prefer to be a boy or a girl? Why?
• What were Roman primary (elementary) schools called?
• What subjects did the boys learn in primary school? Are these subjects that you learn about in your school?