Coloring D-F

This Coloring D-F worksheet is designed to help Preschool, Kindergarten, and early Grade 1 students strengthen phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and early literacy readiness through an engaging coloring activity. Students look at familiar pictures-such as dog, fish, and elephant-say each word aloud, identify its beginning sound, and color the letter that matches. The combination of visual cues and hands-on coloring supports strong sound-symbol connections in a developmentally appropriate way.

Learning Goals

• Beginning Sound Recognition (PreK-K): Identify and isolate initial sounds in common words.
• Alphabet & Phonics Skills: Match beginning sounds to the correct letters D-F.
• Vocabulary & Sound Identification: Reinforce familiar vocabulary through picture-sound associations.
• Fine Motor Development: Build hand strength, control, and coordination through purposeful coloring.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with early literacy and phonics standards.
• Multisensory Learning Approach: Integrates speaking, seeing, and coloring to deepen understanding.
• Clear Visual Supports: Familiar images help students confidently identify beginning sounds.
• Flexible Use Options: Ideal for phonics lessons, literacy centers, small groups, morning work, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners build confidence with beginning sounds and letter recognition for D-F through an interactive, art-based format. By naming pictures, identifying sounds, and coloring the correct letters, students strengthen phonics skills, vocabulary, and fine motor coordination-key foundations for successful reading development.

This worksheet is part of our Beginning Sounds collection.