Letter “D” Animal Coloring Pages (Free Printables)
Get ready to introduce the fourth letter of the alphabet with these Letter D Animal Coloring Pages Free Printables!
This alphabet coloring pages collection features 10 unique pages of animals whose animal name starts with the letter D.
Whether you’re working with young learners, early literacy students, or older kids, these printable activities are an educational way to engage children in learning.
These free coloring pages are a fun way to encourage fine motor skill development, letter recognition, and creative skills. Plus, they’re perfect for morning work, homeschooling, or independent work at home!
What’s Included?
This set of free printable letter D coloring pages includes 10 primary alphabet coloring activity sheets.
They feature unique pages of animal alphabet coloring pages that help children with letter recognition and early learning skills.
Animals Featured
- Dart Frog
- Degu
- Desert Horned Viper
- Devil Crayfish
- Dodo Bird (Extinct)
- Dolphin
- Domestic Yak
- Dumbo Octopus
- Dungeness Crab
- Dwarf Gourami
Each printable sheet includes an animal’s name in big bold letters in bubble font for children to color in. Which makes this an ideal hands-on activity for kids of all ages practicing their ABCs.
How to Use These Coloring Pages
These free letter D coloring pages can be used as part of letter D activities, early learners, and young students.
Here are some ideas for incorporating these pages into the learning process:
Educational Activities & Learning Ideas
Letter Recognition
A great way to introduce how letter D looks through printable worksheets.
Fine Motor Skill Development
Encourage hands-on activity by coloring inside the easy outlines.
Fun Facts & Independent Research
Use these fun pages as an addition to a Letter D unit study. Introduce fun facts about each animal’s animal kingdom habitat and behaviors.
Easy Craft Ideas
Cut out the animal pages to create a free colouring book or use as a fun simple part of morning work.
Primary Education & Special Needs
These printable pictures are ideal for early learning and simple activity sessions. Their simplicity and use of less common animals are perfect to keep kids engaged.
Additional Resources: Books About D Animals & Letter D
Pair your free resources with these book recommendations to support early literacy and letter D recognition:
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Animal-Themed Books
- Dolphins! Strange and Wonderful by Laurence Pringle
- The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals by Barbara Taylor
- Poison Dart Frogs by Aubrey Zalewski
- I’m a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods by Anne Lambelet
Letter C Books
- Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
- Digger, Dozer, Dumper by Hope Vestergaard
- Dogs Don’t Wear Sneakers by Laura Numeroff
- Duck’s Days: The Letter D Book by H.P. Gentileschi
Books are an educational tool to enhance letter recognition and develop a love for reading in young minds!
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Printing Tips:
- Format: Standard US letter size (8.5” x 11”)
- Best for: Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Paper Type: Cardstock for durability or regular printer paper
More Alphabet Animal Coloring Pages
I’m creating alphabet coloring pages for all 26 letters of the alphabet! Grab our Letter A, B, and C Animal Coloring Pages collection, and check back soon for:
- Letter E Animal Coloring Pages
- Letter F Animal Coloring Pages
- Letter G Animal Coloring Pages
- Letter H Animal Coloring Pages
- And more!
But do check out our current Letter A, B, C, D, E, F Unit Studies!
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Happy Coloring!
These printable activities are a fun way to introduce letter D looks, fine motor skills, and early learners to exciting animals.
Download your free printable letter D coloring pages and start exploring today!
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