Discover the D

This early literacy worksheet supports students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 as they practice uppercase letter formation, phonics awareness, and handwriting development. Learners trace and write the uppercase letter D, beginning with dotted guides and progressing to independent practice, while a friendly dog illustration strengthens letter-sound connections and vocabulary understanding.

Learning Goals

• Uppercase Letter Formation (Pre-K-Grade 1) – Practice correct stroke order, curves, and spacing for the uppercase letter D.
• Alphabet Recognition & Phonics – Connect the letter D to its beginning sound using a clear visual cue.
• Handwriting & Fine Motor Skills – Build pencil control, coordination, and neat writing habits through repetition.
• Early Reading Foundations – Strengthen print awareness and confidence with letter shapes.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early literacy and handwriting standards.
• Guided-to-Independent Practice – Dotted tracing supports learning before students write freely.
• Visual Vocabulary Support – Dog image reinforces phonemic awareness and word association.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, handwriting lessons, morning work, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps young learners develop strong handwriting and phonics foundations by combining structured tracing with independent writing. By practicing uppercase D through repetition and visual association, students improve fine motor skills, letter recognition, and writing confidence. Perfect for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity provides meaningful, developmentally appropriate practice that supports early literacy success.

This worksheet is part of our Uppercase Letter Tracing collection.