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.

Kayla, The Dictionary Project, Adler Elementary School, Southfield, MI

Dear Ms. Anderson,
thank you for the dictionaries you sent to my school/classroom. I really appreciate it. I’m also looking forward to using my own dictionary. Also it is smarter than me. Well in spelling. but I will know good vocabulary now. So thank you so much the dictionary.
Sincerely,
Kayla