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Show and Tell Letter D: 107 Ideas You Can Find at Home

107 letter D show and tell ideas for preschool: things that start with D, toys and household items you have at home. Plus what your child can say.


Looking for show and tell letter D ideas? D makes one clear sound, so nearly anything works, and many things that start with D are already in the toy bin: a doll, a dinosaur, a rubber duck. Use the filters to find something that fits in a backpack or is not a toy, let your preschooler choose, and practice two short sentences. Show and tell (or show and share) is ready.

D says /d/, as in dog and doll. The ideas on this page make the sound the class is learning.

10 easy letter D show and tell ideas to grab right now

  1. DogA stuffed dog or a small dog figure.What to say: This is my dog. Dog starts with D. D, dog. Dogs say woof.
  2. DollAny doll, big or small.What to say: This is my doll. Doll starts with D. She has brown hair. I take care of her.
  3. DinosaurMost toy bins have one.What to say: This is my dinosaur. Dinosaur starts with D. He has big teeth. Roar!
  4. DuckA rubber duck from the bath.What to say: This is my duck. Duck starts with D. Ducks say quack. He swims in my bath.
  5. Dump truckA toy one. Tip the back to show how it dumps.What to say: This is my dump truck. Dump starts with D. It carries dirt. The back tips up.
  6. DiceOne or two from a board game.What to say: These are my dice. Dice starts with D. I roll them and count the dots.
  7. DrumA toy drum, or a pot and a wooden spoon.What to say: This is my drum. Drum starts with D. I can tap it. Boom, boom, boom.
  8. DominoesA few in a bag. Line them up and tip them over.What to say: These are my dominoes. Domino starts with D. They have dots. I can knock them down.
  9. DishA plastic plate or bowl from the kitchen.What to say: This is my dish. Dish starts with D. I eat my dinner on it.
  10. DragonA toy dragon, a plush or a drawing.What to say: This is my dragon. Dragon starts with D. Dragons can fly. They are pretend.
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107 things for letter D show and tell, by type

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Toys that start with D

  • DollAny doll, big or small.
  • DinosaurMost toy bins have one.
  • DuckA rubber duck from the bath.
  • Dump truckA toy one. Tip the back to show how it dumps.
  • DrumA toy drum, or a pot and a wooden spoon.
  • DominoesA few in a bag. Line them up and tip them over.
  • DragonA toy dragon, a plush or a drawing.
  • Dollhouse furnitureA tiny chair or bed.
  • Digger
  • Doctor kit
  • DoughA tub of play dough.
  • Duplo bricks
  • Dreidel
  • DiscA flying disc for the yard.
  • Doodle boardThe magnetic drawing kind.
  • DiamondA toy gem or plastic jewel.
  • Dirt bikeA toy one.
  • Delivery truck
  • Diesel engineFrom a toy train set.
  • Double-decker bus
  • DroneA toy one, switched off.
  • Diving ringsPool toys that sink.

Household items that start with D

  • DiceOne or two from a board game.
  • DishA plastic plate or bowl from the kitchen.
  • Dime
  • Dustpan
  • Duster
  • Dish towel
  • Dental floss
  • DiaperA clean one. Good for a laugh.
  • Deck of cards
  • Dot stickers
  • Dot markers
  • DrawingSomething your child drew.
  • Dry erase marker
  • Drinking straw
  • Dog leash
  • Dog boneA toy bone or a treat for a pet.
  • Dad's photo
  • DecorationA small holiday decoration.
  • Dreamcatcher
  • DVDIn its case.
  • DropperThe kind for water play or science kits.
  • Duffel bag
  • DiplomaA preschool or swim class certificate.

Foods that start with D

  • DonutA real one in a bag, or a toy donut.
  • Dates
  • Dill pickleIn a sealed container.
  • Dried fruitRaisins, mango or apple rings.
  • DumplingsA picture, or toy ones from the play kitchen.
  • Dinner roll
  • Doritos
  • Dino nuggetsA picture of the box works.
  • Dragon fruit
  • Danimals yogurt drinkIn a lunch bag with an ice pack.
  • Dum Dums lollipop
  • DrumstickA toy one from the play kitchen, or a picture.
  • DipA sealed cup of hummus or ranch.

Animals that start with D

  • DogA stuffed dog or a small dog figure.
  • Deer
  • Dolphin
  • Donkey
  • Dove
  • Dragonfly
  • DalmatianThe white dog with black spots.
  • DachshundSay it docks-hund. The long, low dog.
  • DiplodocusThe dinosaur with the long neck and tail.
  • DodoA bird that lived long ago.
  • Duck-billed platypus

Books and characters that start with D

  • Daisy Duck
  • Donald Duck
  • Dora the Explorer
  • DiegoDora's cousin.
  • Daniel Tiger
  • DoryThe blue fish from Finding Nemo.
  • Dumbo
  • Doc McStuffins
  • Darth Vader figure
  • Dog Man book
  • Donkey Kong
  • Dragons Love Tacos
  • Dr. Seuss bookAny of them. Doctor starts with D.
  • Dear ZooThe lift-the-flap book.
  • Danny and the Dinosaur
  • Duck and Goose book
  • DictionaryA picture dictionary is easiest to show.
  • DiaryA notebook with a lock, or any journal.

Outdoor things and places that start with D

  • Dandelion
  • Daisy
  • Daffodil
  • DirtA little in a jar or bag.
  • Driftwood
  • Dry leaf
  • Dried flowers
  • DesertA picture with sand and cactus.
  • DockA photo from the lake or the sea.
  • DoorA photo of your front door.
  • Downtown photo
  • Disney trip photo

Clothes that start with D

  • Dress
  • Denim jacketOr anything made of denim.
  • Dance outfitA leotard, a tutu or tap shoes.
  • Dotted shirtPolka dots count.
  • Dog tag necklace
  • Dad's tie
  • Digital watch
  • Dress shoes

What to say at letter D show and tell

Three short sentences are enough for a three to five year old. Practice once at home with the item in hand.

  1. Name it. "This is my duck."
  2. Say the letter. "Duck starts with D. D, duck."
  3. Tell one thing. "Ducks say quack."

For a child who loves an audience: hide the item in a bag and give three clues. "It is yellow. It floats in the bath. It starts with D." The class guesses before the reveal.

Letter D show and tell for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten

Toddlers (2 to 3)
One familiar thing to hold up and name is plenty: a doll, a rubber duck, a stuffed dog. "This is my dog."
Preschoolers (3 to 5)
Name the item and say its letter: "Dinosaur starts with D." Most ideas on this page are written for this age.
Kindergarten
Add the sound and one fact: "D says /d/. D, dolphin. Dolphins breathe air." A second D word is a nice extra: "a dotted dress".

Letter D show and tell questions

What starts with the letter D for show and tell?

Dog, doll, dinosaur, duck, dump truck, dice, drum, dominoes, dish and dragon are the easiest. Most homes have several of them already.

What toy starts with the letter D?

A doll, a dinosaur, a rubber duck, a dump truck, a drum, dominoes, a dragon and a digger. Dora, Daniel Tiger, Dory and Donald Duck start with D too.

What starts with D in your house?

A dish, dice, a dime, a dish towel, a dustpan, a deck of cards, dental floss and a drinking straw. In the kitchen there are donuts, dates, dill pickles and dinner rolls.

What are easy D words for preschool show and tell?

Dog, doll, duck, dish, dime, dice, deer and drum are short words a three to five year old can say clearly. Each one has an item or a picture to go with it.

What sound does the letter D make?

D says /d/, as in dog, doll and duck. It keeps that sound in words like drum and dragon.

What can my child bring for letter D that is not a toy?

A dish, a dime, a dandelion, a drawing, a dress or a dish towel. A photo of Dad or of the family dog is another good choice, and it gives them plenty to say.

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