Meet your new reading buddy — the letter D!
This free printable tracing worksheet introduces children to uppercase D and lowercase d, paired with a cheerful dog illustration. It’s a fun and interactive way for kids to build handwriting skills, strengthen phonics awareness, and develop fine-motor control through tracing and coloring.
Perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners, this worksheet helps children connect letters to sounds in a way that’s both memorable and engaging. By associating “D is for Dog,” they naturally link the letter’s shape, sound, and meaning.
What’s Inside the Letter D Printable
The worksheet includes bold, easy-to-follow designs to make letter learning enjoyable and accessible.
- Large uppercase D and lowercase d – perfect for tracing with pencils or markers
- Cute dog illustration – helps connect the /d/ sound with a familiar animal friend
- Clean, kid-friendly layout – supports focus, concentration, and confidence
Children can color the friendly dog in brown, black, or even rainbow shades while repeating “D is for Dog.” This combination of movement, repetition, and creativity makes learning stick.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper for easy home or classroom use.
- Provide crayons, pencils, or washable markers for tracing and coloring.
- Demonstrate how to trace slowly, following the curved and straight lines of D.
- Say together: “D is for Dog” — emphasize the /d/ sound clearly.
- Ask children to name other words that start with D — like drum, duck, door, or donut.
- Display their finished worksheet or collect it in an alphabet binder to track progress over time.
This printable can be used as part of a daily alphabet lesson, morning warm-up, or free-time literacy station. Parents can use it at home for a short, focused learning session that takes just 5–10 minutes.
Learning Benefits
- Builds phonics and sound recognition
- Improves handwriting precision through guided tracing
- Strengthens fine-motor coordination and pencil control
- Encourages focus and independent learning habits
- Provides a creative, screen-free activity for early literacy
These skills help children transition from recognizing letters to confidently writing and reading simple words.
Extension Ideas
- Sing or chant “D is for Dog” to the tune of the ABC Song.
- Play a Letter D scavenger hunt — find items around the house or classroom starting with D.
- Follow up with the Letter E Tracing Worksheet to keep learning momentum going.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your little learner discover the letter D with a friendly, tail-wagging dog!
Find more alphabet tracing printables in our Alphabet Activities Collection.
