![]() Ideal for 1st-4th graders, each of the 35,000 words includes notes on spelling and punctuation, as well as examples of how to use it. One mommy reviewer notes, “My 4th-grader regularly uses this instead of asking Google for the definition. The colorful atlas showcases countries, cities, world flags, and presidents of the United States, all neatly packed together at the end of the massive 960 page book. Bridging the design power of illustrator DK with Merriam-Webster’s mastery of the English language, the result is sure to engage all kiddos young and old. Bring on the family spelling bee! Best Dictionary for Early ReadersĭK’s Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary is more than just pretty pages (which they are btw with more than 3,000 images), it’s a learning tool with a bonus reference atlas. While Webster’s dictionary remains king, we’ve scoured the internet to find the best age appropriate dictionaries for kids K-12 and beyond, Spanish and English. Just wait till the Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia comes out for fall! In a world of online instruction where words are thoughts, having access to thousands of words is a recipe for success. Reading through a dictionary designed for kids has been shown to build vocabulary and differentiation in word choice with kids writing. As kids get older they are more ready for larger editions with less images and more words. ![]() Children’s dictionaries partner the traditional set up of a dictionary along with images to help our kids visualize what the definitions actually mean. At least with a dictionary at hand they can see how ridiculous it is that autocorrect spells it rediculous.Īs humans we process visuals faster than we do words, this is also true for kids. ( Scrabble dictionary anyone? Yes that IS actually a word!) The extra benefit is the spelling skill they need to actually flip through the pages piecing the correct spelling together, kids today are lacking this skill (hell adults can’t spell either), and this is only being made worse by autocorrect making up words and changing text unbeknownst to our kiddos. Sure a Kindle version or an online dictionary will work if you know exactly what you’re trying to look up, but dictionaries are more than just a quick spell check- they’re a vocabulary building tool. With the return to academics rapidly approaching in whatever capacity, we’re finding the need to head back to basics and invest in a good ole’ fashion dictionary. Whether you are looking to invest in a dictionary, thesaurus or atlas for your school or your own child, you can be assured that the service you receive from Laburnum House will be second to none.How do you spell… D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y? We’ve had this conversation more than we care to admit with our kiddos during homeschooling this year. Making learning accessible to all children is a founding principle at Laburnum House and we endeavour to be able to provide teaching aids to help kids get the best education possible. ![]() The importance and usefulness of a dictionary or thesaurus cannot be underestimated which is why we provide such a large selection to cover a range of subjects. Our wide section of Oxford dictionaries includes illustrated copies for younger audiences as well as dictionaries which focus on specific subjects such as Math or Science. At Laburnum House, we have a selection of Oxford dictionaries, thesauruses and atlases from Oxford which are suitable for a range of ages and reading abilities from nursery ages up to Key Stage 3. The Oxford Dictionary for kids is an industry standard and the final say on everything to do with language as they are constantly updating their dictionaries to keep up with language trends and new vocabulary. Dictionaries and thesauruses are books shelf staples and every child should be able to access one when they require to as they help in the learning, spelling and understanding of the words children will come across every day. ![]() Every school, library and child’s bookshelf should hold at least one dictionary.
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