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This paper presents the pedagogical rationale, theoretical foundations, and instructional design of the book 100 Practice Cards for Dictionary Use and Vocabulary Development (Gavriilidou & Konstantinidou, 2025), a classroom-oriented educational resource developed to promote strategic dictionary use among upper-primary and lower-secondary learners. Grounded in contemporary pedagogical lexicography, strategy-based instruction, and vocabulary acquisition research, the material aims to transform dictionary consultation from a mechanical reference activity into a meaningful learning process that supports vocabulary development, metacognitive awareness, learner autonomy, and language proficiency. The study highlights the broader educational value of the material, especially its contribution to inclusive education, strategic dictionary use, soft skill cultivation and autonomous language learning.