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 School Dictionary

Age 11+

This new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary (hardback) has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. View product

Oxford Mini School Dictionary

Age 11+

This new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary (Mini) has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary school. View product

Oxford Mini School Dictionary & Thesaurus

Age 11+

This new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary (Mini) has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary school. View product

Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus

Age 11+

The Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus is a comprehensive one-stop shop for definitions, curriculum vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as synonyms and writing tips. It is ideal students finishing primary and going on to secondary school. View product

Spelling

Everything you need to know about spelling at primary school, from early years to Year 6. Find out how you can help your child's spelling at home.

How to support your child as they start secondary school

Teacher and writer Jill Carter takes us through her tips for helping your child cope with the transition from primary to secondary school.

How to help your child bridge the word gap between primary and secondary school

Students with a limited vocabulary – or word gap – struggle to understand what is being taught at school. Find out how you can help your child at home.

Book of the Month: Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary

The Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary is packed with words ordered by phonic sound to help young children learn how to spell. Enter our competition to win a free copy.

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.

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.

Vocabulary

Find out how your child expands their vocabulary at primary school, and discover how you can help them learn new vocabulary at home.

Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary: Using the dictionary

Answer questions about these common maths terms.

How fun with phonics helps develop communication skills

One of the most valuable skills we can give our children is the ability to communicate well. Read top tips on how to develop communication skills.

The word gap: How to build your child’s vocabulary at home

Oxford University Press surveyed over 1,300 teachers who reported that the word gap is not only affecting children’s achievement at school but also that it can have a damaging impact on self-esteem and children’s ability to make friends. Find out what you can do to encourage language development at home.