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.

Catina Leon, Teacher, Fowler, KS

I have been participating for three years. I distribute the wrapped dictionaries to the students just before winter break. Each dictionary is inscribed with the words, “May you always have the information you need at your fingertips.” I think this is a great program to support children in learning and provides them with a valuable resource, which previous students have come back and told...
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