The Dictionary Project August 4, 2008 - The Dictionary Project

“A dictionary teaches a child how to approach a problem and use critical thinking skills by sounding out the word and finding it in the dictionary. This simple task gives them a feeling of self-confidence and satisfaction that they cannot get online.”

We started this project five years ago. Last year we expanded the project to include Spanish/English dictionaries along with the dictionary to every third grader. This year we are also including dictionaries, Atlas and Thesaurus for some Junior and Senior high students. This year we will be giving dictionaries to students at the public schools in Carpinteria and Summerland. The schools include Cannalino, Aliso,...