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Find out more about all the Suburani characters at hands-up-education.org/introduction...
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May 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Find out more about all the Suburani characters at hands-up-education.org/introduction...
Already familiar with the course? Tell us which character you want to learn about next in the comments!⬇️
Already familiar with the course? Tell us which character you want to learn about next in the comments!⬇️
UK teachers! Book your spot now at our Summer Conference: Saturday 20th June, at the Museum of London. We've got some amazing sessions planned, from Ashley Carter speaking on the new Eduqas texts, to the ethics of teaching slavery by Prof Richard Alston: hands-up-education.org/conf26.html
May 5, 2026 at 9:40 AM
UK teachers! Book your spot now at our Summer Conference: Saturday 20th June, at the Museum of London. We've got some amazing sessions planned, from Ashley Carter speaking on the new Eduqas texts, to the ethics of teaching slavery by Prof Richard Alston: hands-up-education.org/conf26.html
Have you signed up for our last webinar of the semester? We are talking all about how to bring projects into the Latin classroom on Monday, May 11 at 5 PM CDT/ 6:00 PM EDT.
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May 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Have you signed up for our last webinar of the semester? We are talking all about how to bring projects into the Latin classroom on Monday, May 11 at 5 PM CDT/ 6:00 PM EDT.
Sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
Sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
Do your students deserve some Suburani stickers? Will your coffee taste better in a Suburani mug? Want to be the best dressed Latin teacher at school in your parrot shirt?
Visit our redbubble site to find your favorites:
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Visit our redbubble site to find your favorites:
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May 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Do your students deserve some Suburani stickers? Will your coffee taste better in a Suburani mug? Want to be the best dressed Latin teacher at school in your parrot shirt?
Visit our redbubble site to find your favorites:
www.redbubble.com/people/hands...
Visit our redbubble site to find your favorites:
www.redbubble.com/people/hands...
Hands Up is talking about hands on learning in a webinar on Monday, May 11! Join us to learn how you can bring STEM (science, technolgy, engineering, and math) into your classics curriculum.
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April 30, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Hands Up is talking about hands on learning in a webinar on Monday, May 11! Join us to learn how you can bring STEM (science, technolgy, engineering, and math) into your classics curriculum.
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In math, "matrix" refers to a rectangular organization of numbers used to make various calculations. In geology, "matrix" refers to the soil/rock in which a fossil is discovered (like a baby in the womb). Learn more derivatives of "māter" in Ch. 6 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
April 28, 2026 at 12:03 PM
In math, "matrix" refers to a rectangular organization of numbers used to make various calculations. In geology, "matrix" refers to the soil/rock in which a fossil is discovered (like a baby in the womb). Learn more derivatives of "māter" in Ch. 6 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
Want to know more about the reading method and Suburani? Join us TONIGHT for our webinar 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 EDT, to find out more!
You can still sign up here:
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You can still sign up here:
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April 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Want to know more about the reading method and Suburani? Join us TONIGHT for our webinar 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 EDT, to find out more!
You can still sign up here:
calendly.com/handsupeduca...
You can still sign up here:
calendly.com/handsupeduca...
We love a word game! Did you know that there are customized Latin games for all chapters of Suburani, and there are also freely accessible versions at hands-up-education.org/games? Here's Catena, our interactive Latin word search:
April 24, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We love a word game! Did you know that there are customized Latin games for all chapters of Suburani, and there are also freely accessible versions at hands-up-education.org/games? Here's Catena, our interactive Latin word search:
Looking to mix up teaching methods? Suburani is a reading course, and we'd love to tell you more about the different approaches you can use to increase student engagement and reading fluency!
Sign up for our Reading Method Webinar Monday, April 27th at 5:00 PM CDT:
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Sign up for our Reading Method Webinar Monday, April 27th at 5:00 PM CDT:
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April 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Looking to mix up teaching methods? Suburani is a reading course, and we'd love to tell you more about the different approaches you can use to increase student engagement and reading fluency!
Sign up for our Reading Method Webinar Monday, April 27th at 5:00 PM CDT:
calendly.com/handsupeduca...
Sign up for our Reading Method Webinar Monday, April 27th at 5:00 PM CDT:
calendly.com/handsupeduca...
Did you know that you can control the level of word help your students receive when logged into their Suburani accounts? You can switch meaning, parsing, and roots (etymology) on or off for each of your classes at anytime.
April 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know that you can control the level of word help your students receive when logged into their Suburani accounts? You can switch meaning, parsing, and roots (etymology) on or off for each of your classes at anytime.
"Fēlīcem Diem Nātālem, Rōma!" exclāmat Sabīna. #suburani #birthdayofrome
April 21, 2026 at 10:38 PM
"Fēlīcem Diem Nātālem, Rōma!" exclāmat Sabīna. #suburani #birthdayofrome
A "febrifuge" refers to any type of medication that is used to reduce fever. The word first appeared in the late 1600s, combining "febris" (used in Ch. 5, 16, & 23) and "fuga". Learn more derivatives of "fuga" in Ch. 20. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
April 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
A "febrifuge" refers to any type of medication that is used to reduce fever. The word first appeared in the late 1600s, combining "febris" (used in Ch. 5, 16, & 23) and "fuga". Learn more derivatives of "fuga" in Ch. 20. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
Making lesson plans for Suburani? Do you have questions about pacing? Join us for a webinar on Monday, April 20th at 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 PM EDT to learn more!
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April 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Making lesson plans for Suburani? Do you have questions about pacing? Join us for a webinar on Monday, April 20th at 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 PM EDT to learn more!
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While most English words that end in -fy are from "faciō", "defy" is an exception. Defy (to oppose or resist) originally had the sense of "to renounce allegiance". Learn more derivatives of "faciō" in Ch. 6 and "fidēs" in Ch. 36 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
April 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
While most English words that end in -fy are from "faciō", "defy" is an exception. Defy (to oppose or resist) originally had the sense of "to renounce allegiance". Learn more derivatives of "faciō" in Ch. 6 and "fidēs" in Ch. 36 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
Want to know more about the Suburani digital resources? Join us TONIGHT for our webinar 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 EDT, to find out more!
You can still sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
You can still sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
April 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Want to know more about the Suburani digital resources? Join us TONIGHT for our webinar 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 EDT, to find out more!
You can still sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
You can still sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
Both "maneuver" and "manure" come from Latin via French. The word "manure" originally meant "to cultivate" & didn't have the meaning of a fertilizer until 1530s. Learn more derivatives of “manus" and "opus" in Ch. 24 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
April 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Both "maneuver" and "manure" come from Latin via French. The word "manure" originally meant "to cultivate" & didn't have the meaning of a fertilizer until 1530s. Learn more derivatives of “manus" and "opus" in Ch. 24 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
Have you signed up for our next Webinar? We are talking all about Suburani's digital resources on Monday, April 13th at 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 PM EDT.
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Suburani digital resources - Hands Up Education
This session will provide an overview of the Suburani digital edition and resources. We will look at the online edition (Activebooks), the interactive resources, and the student progress tracking…
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April 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Have you signed up for our next Webinar? We are talking all about Suburani's digital resources on Monday, April 13th at 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 PM EDT.
Sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
Sign up here: calendly.com/handsupeduca...
Did you know that you can control the level of word help your students receive when logged into their Suburani accounts? You can switch meaning, parsing, and roots (etymology) on or off for each of your classes at anytime.
April 3, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Did you know that you can control the level of word help your students receive when logged into their Suburani accounts? You can switch meaning, parsing, and roots (etymology) on or off for each of your classes at anytime.
In Ch. 12, students read about Lucius Secundus Octavius' tombstone. This is a great opportunity to have students create tombstones for one of the characters or for someone else. Also a fun way to practice simple composition. #teachingtip #growthinproficiency
April 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
In Ch. 12, students read about Lucius Secundus Octavius' tombstone. This is a great opportunity to have students create tombstones for one of the characters or for someone else. Also a fun way to practice simple composition. #teachingtip #growthinproficiency
Here's a list of upcoming webinars this spring! To sign up, go to:
hands-up-education.org/training.html
hands-up-education.org/training.html
April 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Here's a list of upcoming webinars this spring! To sign up, go to:
hands-up-education.org/training.html
hands-up-education.org/training.html
April Fools!
Today marks the Kalends of April, a day when many around the world enjoy playing pranks. Does it have its origins in the Roman Hilaria festival that was held at the end of March? No one knows for sure!
Tell us if you played a prank today or if someone played a prank on you!
Today marks the Kalends of April, a day when many around the world enjoy playing pranks. Does it have its origins in the Roman Hilaria festival that was held at the end of March? No one knows for sure!
Tell us if you played a prank today or if someone played a prank on you!
April 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM
April Fools!
Today marks the Kalends of April, a day when many around the world enjoy playing pranks. Does it have its origins in the Roman Hilaria festival that was held at the end of March? No one knows for sure!
Tell us if you played a prank today or if someone played a prank on you!
Today marks the Kalends of April, a day when many around the world enjoy playing pranks. Does it have its origins in the Roman Hilaria festival that was held at the end of March? No one knows for sure!
Tell us if you played a prank today or if someone played a prank on you!
While most English words that contain -tain are derived from teneō (e.g. retain, contain), attain is not one of them. Attain, meaning "to gain or achieve" is from tangō. Learn more derivatives of “teneō” in Ch. 4 and "tangō" in Ch. 34 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
March 31, 2026 at 12:02 PM
While most English words that contain -tain are derived from teneō (e.g. retain, contain), attain is not one of them. Attain, meaning "to gain or achieve" is from tangō. Learn more derivatives of “teneō” in Ch. 4 and "tangō" in Ch. 34 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
Want to know more about the Suburani digital resources? Join us for our webinar on Monday, April 13th at 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 EDT, to find out more!
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March 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Want to know more about the Suburani digital resources? Join us for our webinar on Monday, April 13th at 5:00 PM CDT/6:00 EDT, to find out more!
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Did you know that we've created "support areas" to accompany the verb trainer, so students can do some targeted practice of the topics they are struggling with? With links to language notes, charts and a host of interactive activities.
March 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Did you know that we've created "support areas" to accompany the verb trainer, so students can do some targeted practice of the topics they are struggling with? With links to language notes, charts and a host of interactive activities.
Did you know...?
The character Indus is based on a real person! He was one of Nero's Batavian bodyguards. You can find the tombstone of the real Indus in the Roman National Museum at the site of the Baths of Diocletian.
ancientrome.ru/art/artworke...
The character Indus is based on a real person! He was one of Nero's Batavian bodyguards. You can find the tombstone of the real Indus in the Roman National Museum at the site of the Baths of Diocletian.
ancientrome.ru/art/artworke...
March 24, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Did you know...?
The character Indus is based on a real person! He was one of Nero's Batavian bodyguards. You can find the tombstone of the real Indus in the Roman National Museum at the site of the Baths of Diocletian.
ancientrome.ru/art/artworke...
The character Indus is based on a real person! He was one of Nero's Batavian bodyguards. You can find the tombstone of the real Indus in the Roman National Museum at the site of the Baths of Diocletian.
ancientrome.ru/art/artworke...