Discover the joy of learning lowercase letters with animals kids love!
This free printable alphabet activity focuses on the letters d, e, and f, featuring adorable animals — a dog, an elephant, and a fox.
It’s a perfect mix of letter tracing, phonics practice, and creative coloring, designed to make early literacy both fun and effective.
Children can trace, color, and say each letter aloud, reinforcing their understanding of how letters connect to sounds.
This hands-on approach helps develop fine motor skills and confidence in early writing.
What’s Inside the d–f Alphabet Printable
Includes:
- Lowercase letters d, e, and f – bold outlines for tracing or finger-tracing
- Animal images that match each letter:
- Dog for “d”
- Elephant for “e”
- Fox for “f”
- Simple, open layouts – perfect for coloring and early handwriting practice
The activity encourages children to see, trace, color, and pronounce each letter, building strong visual and sound associations that support reading readiness.
How to Use This Printable
- Print on A4 or US Letter paper.
- Provide crayons, pencils, or markers for tracing and coloring.
- Say each letter together as your child colors — for example:
“d is for dog, e is for elephant, f is for fox.” - Encourage slow, neat tracing to strengthen hand–eye coordination.
- Extend learning by asking your child to name other words starting with these letters.
For extra fun, create a mini animal alphabet book by collecting all the pages from this series — one set for each group of letters!
Learning Benefits
This printable set is ideal for preschool and kindergarten learners, supporting a balanced mix of play and education.
- Builds fine motor strength and pencil control
- Reinforces letter recognition and sound awareness
- Encourages focus and patience through tracing and coloring
- Promotes creativity and confidence in early learners
- Introduces phonics in a visual, engaging way
By connecting letters with familiar animals, children remember them more easily — turning alphabet learning into a fun adventure.
Download the free printable PDF below and let your child explore lowercase letters d, e, and f with their friendly animal companions — the dog, elephant, and fox!
Continue learning with more printables in our Alphabet Activities Collection.
