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Letter D is for dog, door, dinosaur, and donut.

Words that Start With the Letter D for Kids

Our list of letter D words comes with letter D activities, and tips for teaching the letter D sound and words to your child.

Nurture your child’s vocabulary and awareness of the letter D sound with these letter D words designed for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students. Although young learners might not read many of these words independently, adults can pronounce any unfamiliar words to their child, introducing them to the initial letter D sound. You can easily print our collection of letter B words to explore with your child, accompanied by our letter D images to assist your child in practicing these new terms and forming associations with their meanings.

Pick and choose the words you feel are appropriate for your child, and remember that this list can be used to familiarize your child with the sound of the letter D, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.

Each word is accompanied by a definition and a simple sentence to help expand your child’s comprehension of each term’s meaning. Add more fun to learning the sound of the letter D with our list of letter D activities to try with your child.

Colorful words that start with the letter d poster for kids.

Lists of Letter D Words

3-Letter D Words

Simple Preschool Letter D Words

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Free Printable Letter D Words Lists


Letter D Words with Pictures


Letter D Activities

Letter D Song:

Learning about the letter D is especially fun when it’s a song kids can listen, dance, and sing to.

Letter D song from ABCmouse.com.

Letter D Worksheets:

These free printable letter D worksheets can help children learn to recognize the letter D, say its name and the sound it makes, and start learning how to write it, too.

Free printable letter worksheets from ABCmouse.com.

Letter D Crafts:

Incorporating crafts is a great way to engage children in learning the letter D. From designing donuts with paper to creating dot art, our Letter D Crafts will inspire creativity while reinforcing letter recognition and sound.

Fun letter d crafts from ABCmouse.com.

Letter D Hands-on Learning


Tips for Teaching Letter D Words

  1. Use Images

    Younger children may connect more with seeing pictures of objects and animals that start with the letter D. You can use our printable picture sheets above or simply keep an eye out for images in books or items in your home that begin with D.
  1. Letter Sound of the Week

    Add some fun to learning new letter sounds by picking a new letter sound for each week. Spend the week identifying things that start with the letter sound, making foods that use the designated letter sound, and hunting for the letter sound in books.
  1. Review Other Letter Sounds

    If your child is already familiar with the sounds of the letters preceding letter D, take a moment to review them to help keep them fresh in your child’s mind. This can also aid in distinguishing the unique sounds of the letter D from the other letters they know.

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