Illustration of uppercase and lowercase letter 'D' with a white dog; text reads 'dog'.

Using index cards or post-its, show your child lowercase "d" and "b" and point out how similar they look. Prepare a set of words that start with "b" and "d" (like dog, dot, bat, bug) and have your child sort them into two piles: one for "b" and one for "d". You can also include uppercase "D" and "B" to help reinforce the difference between the two letters!

Literacy & Learning

Dd AND Bb SORT

Illustration of a person in a yoga pose on a mat

Yoga
Downward Dog Pose

Begin by having your child start in table pose—on their hands and knees. Guide them to press firmly into their hands as they slowly lift their knees, bringing their chest and belly toward their thighs. Encourage them to form an upside-down “V” shape with their body, ensuring they distribute their weight evenly between their hands and feet.

Doggie Breath
If your child is feeling upset, invite them to stick their tongue out and practice "doggie breath," which looks like a dog panting. This playful breathing exercise helps shift their focus and calm their mind, often making them forget what was bothering them!

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A Ball For Daisy

Fun fact

Illustration of a white dog next to a blue, stylized speech bubble with text that says 'I'm sorry.'

A dog’s nose print is
unique, much like
a person’s fingerprint.