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.

Cattaraugus Community Foundation completes fifth annual dictionary project

More than 700 area third graders have received dictionaries through the Dictionary Fund. Participating schools included Allegany, Boardmanville, Cuba, Eastview, Hinsdale, Ivers J. Norton, Portville, Seneca, Southern Tier Catholic, Washington West and West Valley elementary schools.