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
Port Allegany Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders.
Port Allegany Rotary Club Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders The Port Allegany Rotary Club recently continued its tradition of supporting literacy by purchasing and presenting a Webster’s Dictionary to every third-grade student in the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany school districts. As part of The Dictionary Project, a nationwide effort to provide young students with their own personal dictionary, Rotarians Anna Fair and Patricia Kujawski... 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 Club of Fillmore Celebrates Another Successful Year with The Dictionary Project
Rotary Club of Fillmore Celebrates Another Successful Year with The Dictionary Project The Rotary Club of Fillmore, California proudly reports another outstanding year participating in The Dictionary Project. Volunteers visited four schools in their district — Mountain Vista Elementary, San Cayetano Elementary, Rio Vista Elementary, and Piru Elementary School — personally delivering dictionaries to every third-grade student. This year marked a special milestone as... 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
Honoring Dr. Richard Geyer’s Lasting Dictionary Legacy in Yuma, Arizona
Honoring Dr. Richard Geyer’s Lasting Legacy in Yuma, Arizona We proudly honor the life and legacy of Dr. Richard Geyer, who introduced The Dictionary Project to Rotary Clubs and schools in Yuma, Arizona in 2004. Dr. Geyer’s commitment to education sparked a movement that has resulted in more than 101,000 dictionaries being provided to students across Yuma over the past two decades. His vision... Read More
Summit Public Schools Defends the Importance of Print Dictionaries and Thanks The Dictionary Project.
Summit Public Schools Defends the Importance of Print Dictionaries and Thanks The Dictionary Project We are proud to share this strong letter of support from Summit Public Schools in New Jersey. Their message highlights why physical dictionaries remain essential for developing critical thinking, independence, and literacy skills in young learners. Here’s their message: Letter Content: February 14, 2024 Mary French, Director The Dictionary Project... 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
These 15 new words added to French dictionary.
Le Petit Larousse 2026 Adds 150 New Words — A Reminder of Why Dictionaries Matter. The Le Petit Larousse dictionary will add 150 new words to its upcoming 2026 edition, reflecting how languages constantly evolve to match the world around us. The new edition will be available to the public on May 21, 2026. French editors say their goal is to “reflect the evolution... Read More