If you are homeschooling an early learner, introducing the letters is essential. In order to help you do that, think of this as a “best of” series on introducing each letter and this week, we are focusing on D. Here is a fun list of activities from worksheets to crafts and even books and recipes to help you introduce the letter D into your child’s reading vocabulary. Let’s get started!
10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter D
Crafts:
This very cute D is for Ducks handprint project from Crafty Morning will surely delight your little ones!
No Time For Flashcards has a really neat D is for Dandelion activity with just some glue, q-tips and pipe-cleaners!
Printables:
This Letter D draw a line worksheet from Kidzone helps your child learn how to listen for the letter D at the end of words.
Why not make a simple Letter D Mini-Book that your kids can color? This one is from DLTK.
Indoor/Outdoor Fun:
D is for Density! This fun density activity from Steve Spangler Science is a letter D exercise and science experiment in one! This is great for older and younger kids together.
Dinosaur Egg Hunting is another fun activity to do with your children. Just hide leftover Easter eggs around outside or in the house if the weather is cold and go hunting for dinosaur eggs.
Books:
Ducks Disappearing by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
Dazzling Diggers by Tony Mitton
Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Eastman
Recipes:
Make these quick and easy donuts from biscuits by Random Thoughts of a Supermom.
Deviled Eggs are easy to make and kids love them. Here is a recipe for The Classic Deviled Egg from The Incredible Egg.
If you missed previous weeks, make sure to click on each below. If you are enjoying this series, make sure to share it!
More Alphabet Fun
10 + Ways to Introduce the Letter A
10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter B
10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter C
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