Shakespeare’s Lost Words and the Importance of the Dictionary Project.
Shakespeare’s Lost Words and the Importance of the Dictionary Project. Shakespeare and the “Fakespeare” Phenomenon Lexicographer Susie Dent recently revealed a surprising insight about William Shakespeare. While many people believe he invented words like eyeball, hobnob, puking, and zany, Dent suggests he often recorded language already used in everyday conversations. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, Dent explained that Shakespeare acted as a... Read More
Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project Inspires Students
Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project Inspires Third Graders The Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project continues to make a meaningful impact on young students in Maryland. In 2022, members of the Rotary Club visited Matapeake Elementary School, where they personally distributed dictionaries to every third-grade student. This tradition, part of the national Dictionary Project initiative, helps students develop literacy skills that are... Read More
Westfield Lions Club Continues a Proud Tradition of Literacy Support
Westfield Lions Club Continues a Proud Tradition of Literacy Support The Westfield Lions Club has proudly completed its dictionary project for the 2022-2023 school year, delivering over 772 dictionaries to third-grade students across all elementary schools in the Westfield-Washington School System. After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, the Lions Club was excited to bring back this beloved program. Club Secretary Jeff Larrison led... Read More
Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle Brings Dictionaries to Pine Street Elementary Students
Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle Brings Dictionaries to Pine Street Elementary Students The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle in Maine proudly launched their first Dictionary Project this year, gifting personal dictionaries to second-grade students at Pine Street Elementary School. Club Secretary Susan Watson shared, “The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle had the most wonderful opportunity to team up with Pine Street Elementary School and... Read More
Glendale School District Education Foundation Brings the Gift of Words to Students
Glendale School District Education Foundation Brings the Gift of Words to Students Since 2018, the Glendale School District Education Foundation has made sure that every third-grade student at Glendale Elementary School in Flinton, Pennsylvania, receives their very own dictionary. Thanks to the Foundation’s generosity, hundreds of students over the years have been given the tools to expand their vocabulary, strengthen their reading skills, and... Read More
Rotary Club of Bridgton-Lake Region Brings Dictionaries to Maine Classrooms.
Rotary Club of Bridgton-Lake Region Brings Dictionaries to Maine Classrooms Members of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club recently visited three schools in Cumberland County, Maine, to personally present dictionaries to third-grade students. Project Chair Erin Nelson shared, “This year we were back in person in the classrooms, seeing the happy smiles on the youngsters as they leafed through their new dictionaries. It was very special.”... Read More
Grangeville Elks Lodge Brings the Gift of Dictionaries to Idaho Students
Grangeville Elks Lodge Brings the Gift of Dictionaries to Idaho Students Third-grade students across Idaho were thrilled to receive their very own dictionaries, thanks to the Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825. The lodge has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project since 2006, providing more than 4,000 students across at least nine area schools with a personal dictionary. This ongoing effort helps young learners build their... Read More
Rotary District 6110 Hosts Scavenger Hunt for Kids at Conference in Tulsa
Rotary District 6110 Hosts Scavenger Hunt for Kids at Conference in Tulsa At the recent Rotary District 6110 Conference held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rotary leaders found a creative way to engage younger attendees — by organizing a Scavenger Hunt for Kids. The event aimed to make the conference experience educational and fun for children, encouraging them to explore, interact, and learn about the Rotary... Read More
Mesita Elementary School Students Receive Dictionaries Thanks to The Dictionary Project.
Mesita Elementary School Students Receive Dictionaries Thanks to The Dictionary Project The students at Mesita Elementary School in El Paso, Texas were recently the proud recipients of personal dictionaries, made possible by the efforts of The Dictionary Project. This initiative continues to support students across the country by promoting literacy and a love of learning through the simple but powerful gift of a dictionary.... Read More
West Louisa Elementary Students Receive Dictionaries Thanks to Community Support.
West Louisa Elementary Students Receive Dictionaries Thanks to Community Support Third grade students at West Louisa Elementary School recently received their very own dictionaries as part of a community literacy initiative. The donation was made possible through a local partnership with The Dictionary Project, whose mission is to ensure every student has access to a personal dictionary. The excitement was evident as students opened... Read More