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Children’s dictionaries – how to find the right dictionary for your child
Find the right dictionary for your child with these four useful tips.
Oxford Children’s Dictionaries
A dictionary and thesaurus are vital tools in developing and enriching children’s language, and helping their spelling. We can help find the right one for your child.
Why does your child need a dictionary?
Dictionaries are great for developing your child's vocabulary, but not just any will do. Publisher Sam Armstrong explains how Oxford Children's Dictionaries can support your child.
Spelling Spotlight: when to use ‘ize’ and ‘ise’
It might seem strange to spell the same word differently. Is it -ise or -ize at the end? Which is right? Is it American or English? Find out here!
How a dictionary and thesaurus can help your child discover the world of words
Find out how using dictionaries and thesauruses can expand your child's vocabulary and help them enjoy learning.
Grammar and literacy glossary: D to I
A guide to grammar and literacy terms used in schools, with definitions, how-to videos, and practice activities. From dashes to inverted commas.
‘Trump’ revealed as Children’s Word of the Year 2017
The team at Oxford Children’s Dictionaries have been poring through all 131,798 entries to identify the Children’s Word of the Year 2017 as 'trump'.
Spelling in Year 3 (age 7–8)
In Year 3, your child will write and read more, learning more complex spellings as they go. Find out how to help your child with spelling at home.
Spelling in Year 4 (age 8–9)
In Year 4, your child will write and read more, learning more complex spellings as they go. Find out how to help your child with spelling at home.
Spelling in Year 5 (age 9–10)
In Year 5, your child will be spelling more complicated words with increased accuracy. Find out how to help your child with spelling at home.
Spelling in Year 6 (age 10–11)
In Year 6, your child will be spelling more complicated words with increased accuracy. Find out how to help your child with spelling at home.
About Oxford Owl for Home
Oxford Owl for Home is written specially for parents to help you support your child through primary school.
Five easy ways to explore fractions with your child
Here are five easy ways you can relate fractions to everyday life, including ideas for using food, fun activities, and a free 'Fractions in School' booklet.
2018 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year: Plastic
Plastic has been revealed as the Children’s Word of the Year by Oxford University Press for the BBC 500 Words Competition. British children have once again shown themselves to be fabulously inventive, funny and socially astute.
2020 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year: Coronavirus
Coronavirus is the 2020 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year. Find out about children’s evolving use of language from analysis of stories from BBC 500 Words 2020.