Level 3: Ancient Rome Supplies

Note: We break down our supply list by so you can choose what you need based on which lessons you plan to do with your child.

Here’s what you need for Week 1:

Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon):

Optional chapter book:

Supplies (use what you have, but here are links to shop if you need anything):

Map of ancient Rome craft:

Ancient Rome cards:

Roman toga:

Latin root word tree:

Roman sweet cake:

Osmosis experiment:

Here’s what you need for Week 2:

Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon):

Additional optional book:

Life as a Gladiator: An Interactive History Adventure by Michael Burgan

Supplies (use what you have, but here are links to shop if you need anything):

Aquaduct model:

  • blocks (or something similar—you could also use small cardboard boxes)
  • paper towel rolls
  • aluminum foil

OR you can build your model using Minecraft.

Roman arch, option 1:

Roman arch, option 2:

Colosseum model:

Gladiator sandals:

  • flip flop sandal base (you may be able to find these cheaper at a local dollar store)
  • strips from an old t-shirt, cut
  • beads (optional)

Roman coin, option 1:

Roman coins, option 2:

Sweet cabbage recipe:

Cabbage litmus test:

  • head of red cabbage
  • paper towels
  • liquids to test (ex. orange juice, soapy water, lemon juice, baking soda dissolved in water, vinegar)
  • small cups or jars
Here’s what you need for Week 3:

Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon):

Supplies (use what you have, but here are links to shop if you need anything):

Months spinner:

Decorative indoor fountain:

Water pressure STEM project:

  • tall, empty plastic bottle

Convection experiment:

Wax tablets:

  • cardboard
  • glue
  • scissors
  • black and brown paints
  • wax (you could also use bits of leftover candle)
  • saucepan and an old bowl or tin

Paper mosaic craft:

Roman oil lamp:

Roman numeral practice + cards:

Fibonacci lesson:

Fibonacci flower craft:

Roasted lamb recipe:

Fermentation experiment:

Fermentation modification:

Here’s what you need for Week 4:

Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon):

Supplies (use what you have, but here are links to shop if you need anything):

Pompeii volcano (or you can buy this kit):

  • clay/playdough
  • paper cup
  • vinegar
  • baking soda

Roman gods + goddesses family tree:

Make your own soap:

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Published by The Learn + Live Letter

The Learn + Live Letter is a play- and project-based homeschool curriculum for children ages 3-12.

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