THE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN BRIDGE SUMMER STUDY: A Summer Bridge Workbook for Rising 5th Graders | Latin, Scripture, Greek History, Math, Grammar & More | 8 Weeks of Daily Lessons

Is your child entering a classical Christian school this fall? Or do you wantto give them a summer rooted in Truth, Goodness, and Beauty? This is the onlysummer bridge workbook designed specifically for classical Christian families.The Saints' Summer Study is an 8-week program that keeps rising 5th graderssharp through the summer while preparing them for the unique rigor of classicalChristian education. Just 20 to 30 minutes a day. Their guide is Magister, awarm, scholarly teacher who introduces each subject and connects it to thebroader story of Western civilization and the Christian faith.This is not summer school. This is a summer FEAST.WHAT'S INSIDE — 8 WEEKS OF CLASSICAL LEARNINGWEEK 1: Latin FoundationsPronunciation, first declension nouns, the famous "amo, amas, amat" verb chant,Latin phrases (E pluribus unum, Carpe diem, Soli Deo Gloria), Roman numerals.WEEK 2: Bible & CatechismBooks of the Pentateuch, Genesis 1:1, Old Testament heroes (Abraham, Moses,David, Daniel), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A.WEEK 3: Ancient GreeceCity-states, Homeric heroes, the Twelve Olympians, philosophers (Socrates,Plato, Aristotle), and the connection to early Christianity.WEEK 4: MathematicsMultiplication mastery to 12x12, long division, fractions, word problems.WEEK 5: Grammar & CompositionThe eight parts of speech, subject and predicate, sentence diagramming,writing strong sentences.WEEK 6: Literature & PoetryGreat books worth knowing, memorizing Tennyson's "The Eagle," the art ofrecitation, original poetry composition.WEEK 7: Geography & NatureThe seven continents, all 50 states and capitals, animal classification,nature observation in the classical Christian tradition.WEEK 8: Ready for 5th Grade!Cumulative review, prayer, Certificate of Completion signed by Magister.WHY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN PARENTS LOVE ITAligned with classical Christian education values, not Common CoreDaily Scripture engagement and 8 memorized memory versesLatin vocabulary and the famous amo-amas-amat verb chantWestminster Shorter Catechism Q&A for doctrinal foundationsGreek history aligned with classical school cyclesMemory work emphasis — the heart of the Grammar Stage"For Parents" notes on every page explaining the classical skillSentence diagramming, recitation, copywork, and other classical methodsReverent tone throughout. ESV Scripture quotations.Reference section: full multiplication table, all 66 books of the Bible,Latin vocabulary, all 50 states & capitals, Greek and Roman gods referencePERFECT FORRising 5th graders entering classical Christian schools (ACCS, CCE, Memoria)Homeschool families using a classical curriculumCharlotte Mason families seeking summer enrichmentChristian families who want to give their child a worthy summerGrandparents looking for a meaningful, educational giftChildren transitioning from public school into classical educationA NOTE ON CLASSICAL EDUCATIONThis workbook is built around the timeless classical pursuit of Truth,Goodness, and Beauty. It draws on the Trivium framework (Grammar, Logic,Rhetoric) and assumes your child is at the height of the Grammar Stage —the years when memory work pays the biggest dividends. The summer is theperfect time to feed a hungry young mind.Soli Deo Gloria. Made with love by Backyard Books.Ages 8-12 Rising 5th Grade 8.5" x 11" 100+ pages Read more