Today is Dictionary Day – the anniversary of Noah Webster’s birthday. Do your students know how to use a dictionary? Everyone just says “hey Siri” or “Hey Google” when they need a definition. I think dictionary usage is still a good thing to know.
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There is a biography of Noah Webster reviewed on Library Lady’s Kid Lit. You can read the review of Noah Webster and His Word here.
Amazon also has a variety of books you may want to check out.
One type of dictionary I couldn’t keep on the shelf was the foreign language dictionaries. Here are some you may want to look at.
If you are looking for some ideas for teaching dictionary skills, there are quite a few worksheet packets available on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Disclaimer – I have not read these books so I cannot speak to its appropriateness for a K-12 Christian School library. I encourage librarians to read the book before making a purchasing decision. If you read any of them, let me know what you think.
