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.

Oscar, The Dictionary Project, Fairforest Elementary School, Spartanburg, SC

Dear Mrs. French,
We are really excited to use our dictionary you sent us. I will use my dictionary you gave us on my homework. I can share it with my friend in second grade so he can spell words correct. I could also use it in my house to write things on papers. I write at home and school too so it helps on words I can’t write correctly. I will also use it to look up the definiton of words I don’t really know like in science. I think I will use it with my mom and dad with words they don’t know.
Thank you,
Oscar
Fariforest Elementary School
Spartanburg, SC