Be -- a -- D-tective

What starts with D?

Why play this way?

This playful detective game gets your little one moving, noticing, and learning all at once! As they search for things that start with the letter D, they’ll expand their vocabulary and make real connections between letters & sounds. Plus, using their whole body will help the learning stick, while the hands-on fun will fuel curiosity and a joyful sense of discovery.

Literacy
Household
Large Motor
Let's Play!

SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: No Prep!

Adult Participation: Optional

Ready

A toilet paper tube (to use as a spyglass)

Post-it notes

Set

Work together to write the letter D on each of your Post-its.

Watch the video below of Rachel, PomPom & Annie learning all about the letter D and the sound /d/!

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE LETTER D AND THE SOUND /D/ WITH POMPOM, RACHEL & ANNIE!

Play!

D IS FOR DETECTIVE!

Walk around your space looking for things that start with the letter D, and the sound /d/.

Every time you find something:

Say the item’s name out loud.

Place a Post-it note on it.

Add music to your mission with this L•M•N•O•Play!list

FEATURING SONGS that start with the letter D

D is for...

Check out these images that start with the letter D.

How many can you name?

Do you hear the /d/ sound at the beginning of each word?

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