My Dictionary | Classroom Writing Reference for Older Struggling Learn

Built specifically for older struggling learners.

Classroom-tested in a middle school self-contained special education classroom.

Designed to help students become more independent writers by keeping essential high-frequency words within easy reach. Large print, consistent picture cues, and an age-respectful design make this classroom dictionary a practical reference students will use every day.

What's Included
Table Reference Dictionary (Landscape)
Personal Folder Dictionary (Portrait)
Wall Poster Dictionary
Student Cover Page
Quick Start Guide
Large-print, alphabetized high-frequency word lists
Consistent picture cues for beginning sounds
Color-coded vowel references that match your phonics system

Ways to Use It
Tape to student tables for quick access
Glue inside file folders as personal dictionaries
Display as a classroom wall poster
Use during writing, spelling, journals, and independent work
Support small groups, intervention, and resource instruction

Students Will Learn To
Locate words alphabetically
Spell high-frequency words independently
Use picture cues to support beginning sounds
Build writing confidence
Increase writing independence
Spend less time searching for words and more time writing

Why Teachers Choose This Dictionary
Built specifically for older struggling learners—not primary students
Age-respectful, professional design
Large, easy-to-read print
Consistent visual supports
Encourages student independence
Flexible for whole-class, intervention, resource, small-group, or homeschool instruction
Low-prep, print-and-use classroom resource

Perfect For
Special Education
Resource Rooms
Self-Contained Classrooms
Reading Intervention
Writing Intervention
MTSS / RTI
Small Groups
Homeschool
Upper Elementary Review
Middle School Students with Foundational Reading and Writing Gaps
Grade Levels

Recommended for Grades 3–8.

Designed for students who need ongoing support with high-frequency words, spelling, and independent writing, regardless of grade level.

© All Ages Curriculum by Jessica Johnson.
For personal, single-classroom use only.