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.

Ryan Disbrow donates to 3rd graders at Garnett Elementary

This is my 3rd year of donating dictionaries to the 3rd graders at Garnett Elementary. I explain to all the classes that this is the most important time in their lives to understand what they are reading, and these dictionaries will help them learn the vocabulary so they can comprehend what they are reading. I have 5th graders now that say they still have their dictionary and still thank me for it. It seems like a small gesture, but it seems to make an impact on their lives. Ryan Disbrow State Farm Agent