Free Printable Uppercase Letter D Craft: D is for Dog

Since working in a preschool center for over 15 years, I’ve realized how important it is to get our kiddos excited about learning. If you don’t sell it, they won’t buy it! Simply singing the alphabet song and showing flash cards isn’t gonna do it. We need to provide many opportunities to engage children in their learning with songs, rhymes, games, books, and opportunities to be creative. The D is for Dog Letter D Craft is sure to get your students delighted to create an adorable dog and practice letter and sound recognition. Early literacy doesn’t have to be boring or monotonous.

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Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool

Kindergarten

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Letter D Dog Craft Supplies:

Printer
Paper or cardstock
Scissors
Markers or crayons
Glue

Uppercase Alphabet Letter D Craft

Building up a child’s self esteem and resilience is key to positive social and emotional development. When children are provided with opportunities to show creativity and self expression through art and crafts, like the Letter D Craft, they are on the way to strengthening important skills within themselves. Arts and crafts can be a fun and beneficial product for kids (and adults) of all ages.

Aside from the benefits of creativity, the Letter D Craft is also a great way to share letter and sound recognition. Learning the sounds letters make is key to blending sounds and beginning to read words. Another awesome way to practice letter recognition is with the DIY Alphabet Sensory Bottle. Your kiddo can help you make the sensory bottle and tell you which letters they find.

Materials You Will Need for the Doggie Letter D Craft:

Printer
Paper or cardstock
Scissors
Glue
Crayons or markers

supplies for a printable letter d dog craft.

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Letter D Craft:

Step One:

First decide if you want your child (or students) to complete the black and white or full color D is for dog template. Gather your supplies and precut items if you choose.

overhead image of a letter d dog printable, scissors, and a glue stick.

Step Two:

Color the letter ‘D’ dog template (if using the black and white template).

overhead shot of the pieces of the letter d dog cut out.

Step Three:

Cut out the template and rearrange the pieces in the correct order.

Step Four:

Use glue or tape to put together the uppercase alphabet letter D craft.

Perfect! What’s the Next Step?

I LOVE the idea of having an art night or an event to share your students’ creative work with families. Children get so excited showing off and talking about things they have made. The doggie letter D craft could be the perfect addition to a gallery.

Ways to Modify the Dog theme Letter D Craft:

Looking for more meaningful ways to engage children in their work? How about different ways to adapt or modify this adorable doggy? We’ve got you!

Add the letter ‘D’ dog to additional letter crafts to create a fun and innovative book of your children’s work. Check out the printable alphabet activities for some awesome letter templates.
Have students use Q-tips to place glue on their project for even more fine motor practice.
An additional way to use the letter ‘D’ craft is as a Play Dough mat. Children can roll or form dough into the curve and line of a capital ‘D’.

What Will My Preschooler Learn From The Letter D Craft?

The Letter ‘D’ Dog Craft has many more benefits than simply being creative and learning about the letter ‘D’. I know you don’t want to stop at ‘D’, so we’re also giving you fun and easy Alphabet Crafts for Kids. Check out more important benefits of making the darling doggie letter D craft:

Fine Motor Skills: These skills include using the finger and hand muscles to manipulate small objects. The Letter ‘D’ craft can help develop fine motor skills by coloring, cutting and gluing. Strengthening fine motor skills will later help with tying shoes, zipping jackets, and writing words.

Cognitive Skills: These skills represent thinking and processing in the brain. The Letter D is for Dog craft can help with brainstorming and problem solving ways to glue the pieces on correctly, as wells as using hand-eye coordination to cut the pieces out.

Self Esteem: Child develop healthy self esteem when they are allowed to express themselves and develop self worth. Creating art like the ‘D’ Dog can help children exude pride in their accomplishment. Positive feedback and encouragement is always extremely important from adults.

More Ways to Explore the Alphabet:

Wondering what to do next with practicing the alphabet? We have more great activities for you. I’m kind of obsessed with these busy box alphabet tracing cards. Anything hands on or tactile is perfect for our young learners. The alphabet tracing fine motor mats are a hit in the classroom and at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are frequently asked questions about the letter D craft:

What’s the best kind of glue to use for crafting?

Well that would depend on what kind of crafting you are doing. A glue stick or small dabs of liquid glue would work great for this project, whereas glue dots or tape can be other options for crafting. Fabric glue and wood glue are also available for different arts and craft projects.

What’s the best order for teaching the alphabet?

While there is no set order for teaching letters or letter sounds, I prefer to teach letters that relate to children the most. Starting with the letters in their names, it’s important to first teach letters that are in many words that are familiar to and mean something to our kiddos. Letters in mom, dad, names of siblings or friends, pet’s names and favorite characters are great places to move to after their first name.

Now you know how to make it, get to it! Share your pictures and comments after completing the craft. We love to see all kiddos hard work!