Hamlet Lions Club Donates Dictionaries to Oregon-Davis Third Graders
Hamlet Lions Club Donates Dictionaries to Oregon-Davis Third Graders Third graders at Oregon-Davis Elementary School in Indiana had a special surprise visitor recently—members of the Hamlet Lions Club, who brought with them a gift that supports lifelong learning: a personal dictionary for each student. Since 2018, the Hamlet Lions Club has partnered with The Dictionary Project to provide nearly 300 third graders with their... Read More
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... Read More
Literacy for Thomas County Promotes Reading with Dictionary Donations
Literacy for Thomas County Promotes Reading with Dictionary Donations Literacy for Thomas County, a Georgia-based initiative promoting lifelong learning, recently donated personal dictionaries to every third grader in the county. Volunteers from local organizations—including Rotary, Thomasville National Bank, the Veterans Administration, Thomas County Public Library, and Hands on Thomas County—joined the effort. Together, they visited classrooms to present the books and discuss the importance... Read More
Kiwanis Club of Boonslick Delivers 960 Dictionaries to Missouri Students
Kiwanis Club of Boonslick Delivers 960 Dictionaries to Missouri Students Since 2016, the Kiwanis Club of Boonslick in Columbia, Missouri has proudly partnered with The Dictionary Project to give the gift of words to third graders at Hallsville Elementary School. In total, the club has distributed 960 personal dictionaries, ensuring that every student in the third grade class has a resource to support their... Read More
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... Read More
✏️ What Is a Visual Dictionary, and How Does It Relate to The Dictionary Project?
✏️ What Is a Visual Dictionary, and How Does It Relate to The Dictionary Project? A visual dictionary is a type of dictionary that explains the meaning of words primarily through detailed images and diagrams, rather than just definitions. Instead of listing only text-based explanations, a visual dictionary shows pictures of objects, concepts, or ideas and labels their parts, making it easier for readers—especially... Read More
Minisink Valley Kiwanis Club Supports Literacy with Annual Dictionary Project.
Minisink Valley Kiwanis Club Supports Literacy with Annual Dictionary Project. The Minisink Valley Kiwanis Club continues its commitment to education and literacy through its annual Dictionary Project, delivering free dictionaries to local third-grade students. This year, the club donated and personally distributed dictionaries to students at Minisink Valley Elementary and Otisville Elementary Schools, ensuring every child received a personal copy. For many students, this... Read More
Indian Land Rotary Club Distributes 700 Free Dictionaries to Third Graders to Promote Literacy
Indian Land Rotary Club Distributes 700 Free Dictionaries to Third Graders to Promote Literacy INDIAN LAND, S.C. — Nearly 700 third-grade students in Indian Land are receiving their own personal dictionaries this year, thanks to the Rotary Club of Indian Land’s annual literacy initiative. The project, now a beloved local tradition, aims to improve literacy and encourage a lifelong love of learning among young... Read More
‘Dictionary Project’ returns to Johnson City Elementary School.
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WBNG) — A yearly tradition returned to Johnson City Elementary School once again. The yearly tradition began in the school in 2004. The Johnson City Rotary Club and the Elks Lodge handed out 170 free dictionaries to third graders as part of a nationwide campaign called “The Dictionary Project.” The project aims to promote literacy among young students. Once the students... Read More
Missouri Students Receive Dictionaries for the First Time
A new milestone has been met in 2015! Every never before covered school in Missouri has been sponsored! Thanks to dedicated sponsors and team work, 22,426 students were able to receive a personal dictionary for the first time. If you are interested in helping your state’s third grade students receive a dictionary, we can help you identify the closest uncovered school(s) in your area... Read More