Show and Tell Letter D – Delightful Ideas and Preschool Activities
Looking for exciting items for show and tell with the letter D? From dinosaurs and drums to ducks and dogs, this guide has everything you need: fun crafts, printable worksheets, videos, and preschool-friendly book ideas!
📸 Image: Show and Tell Letter D items – dog, duck, dinosaur, drum, donut, dice
📸 Image: Preschool craft idea – dinosaur painting and dog mask
🦕 Show and Tell Letter D Ideas and Activities
- Dog – Plush toy, photo, or dog bone
- Duck – Rubber duck or duck drawing
- Dinosaur – Toy dino or homemade art
- Drum – Real or DIY container drum
- Donut – Toy food or donut coloring page
- Dice – Great for number games
- Dress – Doll’s dress or favorite outfit
💡 Encourage your child to say: “My D item is ___ and I like it because…”
🎨 Letter D Craft Ideas
- Dinosaur Stomp Painting – Use dino toy feet or cutouts
- Dog Mask – Paper plate + floppy ears + pink tongue
- Dot Marker Art – Create D with colorful dots
- Duck Puppets – Finger puppets made with paper or felt
Want more preschool craft inspiration? See Letter C Crafts
✏️ Letter D Worksheets
- Uppercase and lowercase D tracing
- Color the D words (dog, duck, etc.)
- Circle all the D’s in a jumble
- Match words with D pictures
⬇ Download Free Letter D Worksheets (PDF)
🎵 Letter D Songs & Videos
- The D Song – by Have Fun Teaching
- Five Little Ducks – Classic fingerplay song
- D is for Dinosaur – Fun animated learning video
▶️ Watch: D is for Dinosaur – YouTube
📚 Letter D Book Recommendations
- Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
- Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
- Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
- Down by the Station by Will Hillenbrand
Image: Preschool book picks for letter D – dinosaurs, dogs, and ducks
🔬 STEM & Sensory Activities for Letter D
- Dig for dinosaur fossils in a sensory bin
- Drum rhythms with real or toy drums
- Roll the dice – count, add, or build patterns
- Duck sink or float water science
🎉 Wrap-Up
Letter D brings delightful discovery for early learners! Whether it’s dinosaurs, dots, or ducks, your child will love show and tell time while building literacy and creativity.
➡️ Want more? Explore Show and Tell Letter E next
💬 Have your own fun D item? Drop it in the comments below!