Let’s have some fun learning about two special letters: b and d. Sometimes, they can look a bit alike, but don’t worry! We have a fun trick to help you tell them apart.
This is the letter b.
This is the letter d.
They look a little similar, right? But we can learn a fun way to remember which is which!
Let’s use our hands to help us remember:
Look at your hands! They look like a bed. Can you see it? The word bed is spelled b-e-d. The first letter is b, and the last letter is d.
Now, let’s sing a little song to help us remember:
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
Let’s try it one more time:
Remember, it looks like a bed, spelled b-e-d. The first letter is b, and the last letter is d.
Now, sing the song again:
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
Now you know how to tell the difference between b and d! Keep practicing, and soon it will be super easy for you. Have fun learning!
Letter Hunt: Go on a letter hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects or items that start with the letter b and the letter d. Can you find a book for b or a door for d? Make a list or draw pictures of the things you find. This will help you remember the sounds and shapes of the letters.
Crafty Letters: Use playdough or clay to shape the letters b and d. Roll the dough into long snakes and then form the letters. As you make each letter, say its name and the sound it makes. This hands-on activity will help you feel the difference between the two letters.
Story Time: Create a short story using words that start with b and d. For example, “The big brown bear danced by the door.” Draw pictures to go along with your story. Share your story with a friend or family member and see if they can spot the b and d words!
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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This is letter b.
This is letter d.
Sometimes, telling the difference is not so easy.
So here’s a little trick to keep in your mind:
How to tell the difference every time.
Put both hands together out front in a fist,
Both thumbs up, just like this.
It looks like a bed, spelled b-e-d.
First letter b, last letter d.
First letter b, last letter d.
So if you want to know the difference between b and d,
Just sing this little song.
It’ll be easy:
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
Put both hands together out front in a fist,
Both thumbs up, just like this.
It looks like a bed, spelled b-e-d.
First letter b, last letter d.
First letter b, last letter d.
So if you want to know the difference between b and d,
Just sing this little song.
It’ll be easy:
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
b goes this way,
d goes that way.
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