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.

Zinnia, Roxbury Rotary Club, Gilboa Conesville Central School, Gilboa, NY

Dear Rotary Members,
Thank you for your generosity. My personalized dictionary is indescribable. This is my favorite word: Zinnia. It means: A tropical American herb related to the daisies that is widely grown for its bright flower heads that last a long time.
Sincerely,
Zinnia