Letter D Unit Study Worksheets (Free Printables)

Looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce the Letter D? This catapult into “D” learning features 34 free printables brimming with ducks, dirt, daisies, and dandelions.

Letter D, Duck and daisy black and white graphic worksheets for little children laying on a wooden table.

Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, these worksheets help children practice handwriting, letter recognition, fine motor skills, and more—while having a blast exploring all things D!

I was truly inspired by a few beloved duck characters like Ping from ‘The Story About Ping’ by Marjorie Flack. And Jemima Puddle-Duck from Beatrix Potter.

What’s Inside the Worksheets?

With adorable duck and flower graphics (think ducks, daisies, and dandelions!), these pages are sure to capture your child’s attention and make learning a delight.

Letter D and lowercase d collection dirt, duck, daisies, and dandelion graphics.

1. Color, Cut, and Paste Activities

Letter D color, cut, and paste activity with a daisy.
  • Help kids improve scissor skills and hand–eye coordination while reinforcing the Letter D.

2. Capital D and Lowercase d Tracing

Letter D is for Duck letter practice uppercase and lowercase laying on a wooden table with coloring supplies.
  • Ideal for building strong handwriting foundations and letter recognition.

3. Help the Duck Find the Dandelion

Letter D line tracing and coloring page, help the duck find the dandelion worksheet, laying on a table with coloring pencils.

3. Dot Marker Fun

Letter D capital and lowercase practice worksheets.
  • Kids can use dot markers (or stickers) to fill in uppercase and lowercase Ds, promoting fine motor control.

5. D-Themed Mazes

Letter D maze with a duck and dandelion worksheet laying on a table with coloring supplies.
  • Let children guide ducks through dirt paths to find their way to delicious daisies—great for problem-solving and color familiarity.

6. Coloring Picture Puzzles

D is for Ducks coloring puzzle activity worksheet laying on a wooden table.
  • Color, cut out the pieces, and reassemble to reveal a scene with ducks, daisies, or a dirty waterfront.

7. Finish This Drawing

Daisy letter D activity where you finish the daisy flower drawing, worksheet laying on a table.
  • Encourage imagination by letting kids complete a half-finished daisy or duck drawing.

8. Match the D on the Daisies

Letter D duck capital and lowercase game laying on a wooden table.
  • Match uppercase and lowercase Ds on daisies—a playful way to highlight the difference between the two forms of the letter.

9. Differentiate d and b Memorization

Letter differential practice, is it b or a d? worksheet laying on a wooden plank table.
  • Special worksheet designed to help students distinguish the often-confused lowercase letters d and b.

…and plenty more! Each printable is crafted to spark curiosity and excitement, ensuring kids stay engaged and motivated while mastering the Letter D.

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Recommended Children’s Books

Pair your letter D worksheets with these classic, duck-themed or flower-themed books to enrich your unit.

D is for Dirt word tracing and a coloring page worksheet laying on a speckled background.

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Reading stories that highlight D words can reinforce the sound and usage of the letter:

  1. “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey
    A timeless tale of a family of ducks in Boston—perfect for discussing the letter D.
  2. “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon
    A silly story about a duck daring to ride a bike, filled with colorful illustrations and a playful storyline.
  3. “Daisy Comes Home” by Jan Brett
    Though this story features a hen named Daisy, it’s a wonderful way to emphasize the letter D while also exploring themes of adventure and friendship.
  4. “The Story of Ping” by Marjorie Flack
    Follow a curious duck named Ping who lives on the Yangtze River—another delightful way to celebrate the letter D.

Letter D “Duck” Books in Public Domain

Letter D capital tracing and coloring page laying on a table with art supplies.
  1. “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen
    This classic fairy tale follows a duckling’s journey of transformation and self-discovery.
  2. “The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck” by Beatrix Potter
    A beloved story starring a determined duck on a mission to hatch her own eggs.

Additional Activities to Enrich the Unit

Duck-Themed Crafts

  • Construct a duck puppet with a paper bag and craft materials.
  • Make a “dirt and daisies” collage using real or fake flowers and brown construction paper to represent dirt.

Letter D Sensory Bin

Fill a bin with dried beans or rice (“dirt”) and hide cutouts of letter Ds or small duck figures.

Let kids dig around to find them—an engaging, hands-on approach to learning.

D Is for Dough

Whip up some homemade playdough (you can color it brown to represent dirt!) and have children shape Ds, daisies, or ducks out of dough.

Nature Walk for Dandelions and Daisies

If possible, take a short walk outside to look for real daisies and dandelions. Observe how they differ and bring back samples (or photos) to draw or glue onto worksheets.

Making It Fun and Engaging

Letter D maze Duck and Dandelion worksheet.
  • Dance and Drum Circle: Incorporate music with a Letter D drum circle or dancing session to emphasize the D sound in a lively, active way.
  • Dress Up Day: Have a “Duck Day” or “Dirt Day.” Let children dress in yellow or brown and pretend they’re ducks or gardeners planting daisy seeds.
  • Letter D Treasure Hunt: Scatter items around the room that start with D (dice, dolls, dog toys, etc.). Have kids race to find and identify them.
  • Sticker or Stamp Charts: Track progress by awarding a sticker or a stamp each time a child completes a worksheet or successfully identifies a D word.

Download Your Free Printables

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Print as many copies as you need for home use, classroom centers, or homeschooling groups. Have fun exploring the sights and sounds of D!

Line drawing and cutting practice for kids laying on a creamy background.

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