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.

Wahpeton Breckenridge Rotary Donates Over 4,000 Dictionaries

Wahpeton Breckenridge Rotary Donates Over 4,000 Dictionaries The Rotary Club of Wahpeton Breckenridge recently delivered personal dictionaries to third grade students across participating schools in Richland County, North Dakota, and Wilkin County, Minnesota. Since partnering with The Dictionary Project in 2004, the club has provided over 4,000 dictionaries to local students. This annual literacy initiative helps students strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and lifelong learning skills....
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Spring Branch ISD Dictionary Project Donates 45,000 Dictionaries Since 2009

Spring Branch ISD Dictionary Project Donates 45,000 Dictionaries Since 2009 Every third-grade student in Spring Branch Independent School District (Spring Branch ISD) in Texas receives a dictionary thanks to a dedicated group of sponsors and volunteers. Since 2004, the Spring Branch ISD Dictionary Project has worked to ensure that every child has access to this essential learning tool. In 2009, the district partnered with...
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Elizabethtown Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Bladen County Students

Elizabethtown Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Bladen County Students The Rotary Club of Elizabethtown in North Carolina continues to invest in the future of Bladen County by gifting dictionaries to every third grade student through The Dictionary Project. This cherished annual tradition brings excitement to students, who eagerly anticipate receiving their own personal dictionary. Since launching the project in 2005, the club has donated...
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Rotary Club of Highland Empowers Young Learners with Dictionaries

Rotary Club of Highland Empowers Young Learners with Dictionaries Third grade students across public and private schools in Highland, Indiana recently received a valuable gift — their very own personal dictionary, thanks to the Rotary Club of Highland. Since launching their partnership with The Dictionary Project in 2009, the club has donated more than 3,700 dictionaries to area students. This initiative supports early literacy...
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Port Arthur Rotary and Motiva Gift Dictionaries and a Museum Experience

Port Arthur Rotary and Motiva Gift Dictionaries and a Museum Experience In Port Arthur, Texas, third grade students are getting more than just definitions — they’re getting inspired. The Rotary Club of Port Arthur teamed up with Motiva Enterprises, one of the nation’s largest oil refineries, to donate personal dictionaries to third graders across Port Arthur and nearby communities. As part of this year’s...
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Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma

Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma Third grade students in Wagoner and Porter, Oklahoma were all smiles as they received a personal dictionary—thanks to the Rotary Club of Wagoner. The club recently distributed the books to local elementary schools, bringing excitement and educational value to each classroom. This initiative is part of the Rotary Club’s commitment to literacy through...
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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...
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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...
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Murrysville/Export Rotary Club Brings the Gift of Dictionaries to Franklin Regional Students Since 2005, the Rotary Club of Murrysville/Export in Pennsylvania has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, providing personal dictionaries to every third-grade student in the Franklin Regional School District and at the local Catholic school in Murrysville. Over the years, club members have presented more than 5,700 dictionaries, helping to build strong...
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