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.

Richmond area students receive gift of dictionaries from Shepherd Lincoln Mercury

 Jim Shepherd of Shepherd Lincoln Mercury has provided dictionaries for third graders in five elementary schools in the Richmond area. This is the 4th year of Shepherd Lincoln Mercury’s dictionary project.