Preschool Worksheets for the Letter D
Learning to read starts with knowing the alphabet. Teach preschoolers to recognize the letters and identify the sounds they make. Before you know it, they’ll be putting those sounds together to make words! These free, printable preschool worksheets for the letter D are an easy way to help kids work on mastering the alphabet.
Overview of the Letter D Worksheets
Recommended for: Preschool
⭐ Alphabet Coloring Pages: The Letter D
These coloring pages take on a “Letter D is for…” approach, showcasing uppercase and lowercase versions of the letter D, along with an image that starts with the letter D, such as doll, dinosaur, and duck.
⭐ Letter Tracing Worksheets for the Letter D
These letter tracing worksheets invite children to trace dotted lines forming uppercase and lowercase letter Ds, and then use the blank lines on the page to try writing the letter on their own.
⭐ Letter D Coloring Pages
Children can practice learning the shape of uppercase and lowercase Ds as they color in each letter D on these printable worksheets.
Tips for Using the Letter D Worksheets
Print these letter D worksheets out in advance and keep a folder of them on hand for times when you need some simple, easy learning activities for your preschooler.
Try these ideas:
- Create a “D” wall: As your child completes each worksheet, attach it to a space on the wall. Add other items to your wall that start with D, like pictures torn from magazines or newspapers.
- Use the back: Turn the pages over and use the space for letter writing practice or to draw more items that start with the letter D.
- Save paper: Slip these printable worksheets into clear sheet protectors and give kids dry erase markers so you can use them over and over again.
Reinforce Learning with Letter D Activities
Try these fun activities that are inspired by the letter D:
- Dance, dance, dance: Have a dance party! Put together a playlist of your child’s favorite songs, then dance along. Take turns demonstrating dance moves for the other to try.
- Dig in the dirt: Plant some flowers or vegetable seeds in your garden. Or, bury some items in a bin of dirt for your child to dig up with a little shovel.
- Drum away: Make DIY drums from buckets, containers, and other household items. Then tap out a rhythm for your child to repeat back to you on each one.
