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.

Janet LaDue, 1st Community Bank, Sherrard, IL

For several years we have donated dictionaries to the local school districts to be given to the third grade classes. The children are very excited about having their own dictionary and the teachers are wonderful about creating an air of excitement. We find it to be an extremely worthwhile project.