🐬 13 Letter D Crafts For Preschoolers

Ready to dive into the delightful world of the letter D? Think dinosaurs, doughnuts, and ducks—aka preschool gold. These crafts are easy, low-mess, and secretly teach letters while little hands stay busy. Grab glue, breathe deep, and let’s do this.

1. D is for Dinosaur Plate

Rawr means “craft time” in toddler. Turn a paper plate into a Dinosaur with paint, paper spikes, and googly eyes. Cut the plate into a D-shape and add a tail for drama.

Pro tip Use a clothespin as a paint handle to keep hands less painty and more functional.

It works because kids love dinosaurs, and the bold D shape sticks in their brain.

2. Duck Finger Puppets

Quack up your reading corner. Cut tiny duck shapes from foam or felt and hot glue them to finger rings or paper loops. Add mini beaks and eyes for instant personality.

Pro tip Use adhesive googly eyes to skip drying time and get right to the show.

Puppets boost storytelling and fine motor skills with adorable payoff.

3. Doughnut D Collage

Sweet and zero sugar crash. Draw a big D on cardstock and fill it with “sprinkles” of tissue paper. Add a paper frosting layer for extra texture.

Pro tip Dab glue with a cotton swab for precise sprinkle placement and fewer sticky fingers.

It’s tactile, colorful, and that giant D shape becomes unforgettable.

4. DIY Drum Shakers

Noise with purpose. Use empty cans or sturdy cups, add dried beans, and decorate with dots and diamonds. Tape the lid tight and beat to the D rhythm.

Pro tip Wrap with washi tape for quick decoration and extra sealing power.

Rhythm helps memory, and kids won’t forget D when they’re drumming it.

5. Dog Mask Craft

Paws-itively cute. Cut a mask from a paper plate, add floppy dog ears, a nose, and a dotted muzzle. Attach a craft stick handle for easy holding.

Pro tip Use brown paper bags for ears—lightweight and easy to shape.

Role-play locks in learning while keeping attention on the letter D.

6. Dot Painting D

Polka-dot perfection. Print a large D and let kids fill it with dot markers or cotton swabs dipped in paint. Count dots as you go for bonus math.

Pro tip Add a dotted directional arrow to guide letter formation.

Repetition + visuals = confident recognition fast.

7. Dragon Paper Bag Puppet

Fierce but friendly. Turn a lunch bag into a dragon with triangle teeth, paper flames, and dramatic eyebrows. Decorate with scales using crayons or stickers.

Pro tip Tissue paper flames glued inside the mouth make roaring extra epic.

Kids love the make-believe, and the D word repeats every time they roar.

8. Daisy Stamp Art

Blooming brilliance. Cut a potato or sponge into a petal shape and stamp cheerful daisies around a big D. Add a thumbprint center for texture.

Pro tip Limit colors to two for crisp, not chaotic, results.

Nature themes keep it calm while reinforcing that initial sound.

9. DIY Dominoes Match

Dots that teach. Make oversized dominoes from cardboard and draw dot patterns. Kids match dot counts and say “D is for domino” with each pair.

Pro tip Laminate with packing tape for sturdier, drool-proof pieces.

It’s a sneaky math-and-phonics combo that feels like a game.

10. Door Hanger D

Personalized and practical. Cut a big D door hanger from foam or thick cardstock. Add the child’s name, stickers, and a ribbon loop.

Pro tip Trace the hanger over a cereal box for a firm backing.

Ownership boosts pride, and the daily doorway reminder cements the letter.

11. Dolphin Handprint Art

Under-the-sea magic. Paint a hand grey-blue, stamp it sideways, and add a fin to make a dolphin. Glue on a paper wave for action.

Pro tip Use a white crayon to add splash lines once the paint dries.

Handprints feel special, and the ocean theme keeps interest high.

12. Dirt Sensory Tray

Messy but meaningful. Fill a bin with clean dirt or kinetic sand. Hide small D objects like a duck, dice, and dime for kids to dig and discover.

Pro tip Use a paintbrush as a “dig tool” for slower, calmer searching.

Multi-sensory play locks vocabulary to the letter sound beautifully.

13. Dress-Up Paper Dolls

Fashion-forward phonics. Print simple paper dolls and add mix-and-match dresses, dots, and drawn accessories. Kids color, cut, and style.

Pro tip Add tiny Velcro dots so outfits stick and swap easily.

Creativity meets letter practice every time they say “dress for my doll.”

• Materials list highlights paper plates, glue sticks, tissue paper, dot markers, felt or foam sheets, googly eyes, beans or rice, cardboard, crayons, washi tape.
• Skills boosted fine motor control, letter recognition, counting, pretend play, sensory exploration.

Conclusion

D is officially for done and delightful. These quick crafts make the letter stick while keeping little hands busy and happy. Rotate a few each week, repeat the D words out loud, and watch confidence grow without the meltdown soundtrack.