Are you ready to have some fun with letters? Today, we’re going to learn about the letter D!
The alphabet has 26 letters, and D is one of them. Let’s see what it looks like:
This is an uppercase D. Can you write it in the air with your finger? Great job!
This is a lowercase d. Try writing this one in the air too. You’re doing awesome!
The letter D makes a special sound. Listen carefully: /d/ – /d/ /d/ /d/ /d/. Now, it’s your turn! Can you say the D sound? /d/ /d/ /d/ /d/ /d/. Fantastic!
Let’s find the D sound in some words. Listen to the beginning of these words:
One day my dog met a duck who loved to dance and do the disco.
Did you hear the D sound? Great listening!
Now, let’s find the D sound at the end of these words:
I knew a kid whose shirt was red.
All day he’d fish in the pond, then at night go to bed.
Did you catch the D sound at the end? You’re doing so well!
Learning about the alphabet is so much fun! Remember to practice each letter, learn its sound, and try writing it down.
You’re doing an amazing job learning to read and write. Keep it up, and you’ll feel so proud inside!
There are 26 letters to discover, and each one is special. Let’s keep learning and having fun with the alphabet!
Letter D Hunt: Go on a letter D hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects that start with the letter D, like a door, desk, or duck toy. Can you find at least three things? Draw a picture of each item you find and practice saying the D sound as you point to them.
D Sound Detective: Become a D sound detective! Listen carefully to the words people say around you. Every time you hear a word that starts or ends with the D sound, raise your hand or make a note. At the end of the day, share with a friend or family member how many D words you heard.
Create a D Collage: Use old magazines or newspapers to cut out pictures of things that start with the letter D. Glue them onto a piece of paper to create a D collage. Try to say the D sound each time you add a new picture. Display your collage to show off all the D words you found!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Get ready, get set, let’s learn about the alphabet!
26 letters, that’s it!
Let’s learn about the letter D.
D is a letter in the alphabet.
This is an uppercase D. Write it in the air like this.
This is a lowercase d. Write it in the air like this.
Get ready, get set, let’s learn about the alphabet!
The letter D is a consonant and it has a sound.
I say the D sound: /d/ – /d/ /d/ /d/ /d/.
Now you say the D sound: /d/ /d/ /d/ /d/ /d/.
At the beginning of these words, listen for the D sound:
One day my dog met a duck who loved to dance and do the disco.
At the end of these words, listen for the D sound:
I knew a kid whose shirt was red.
All day he’d fish in the pond, then at night go to bed.
It’s fun to learn about the alphabet, and I’m really going to try and do my best.
Learn each letter, learn each sound, learn how to write each letter down.
I feel so good deep inside.
I’m proud I’m learning to read and write.
Get ready, get set, let’s learn about the alphabet!
26 letters, that’s it!
Let’s learn about the alphabet!
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