D is for Discovery
Explore eight D words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for D
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Dog
| English | Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | کتا | |
| Spanish | Perro | |
| French | Chien |
Fun fact: Dogs can learn to recognize many words and signals.
Duck
| English | Duck | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | بطخ | |
| Spanish | Pato | |
| French | Canard |
Fun fact: Ducks have webbed feet that help them swim.
Drum
| English | Drum | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ڈھول | |
| Spanish | Tambor | |
| French | Tambour |
Fun fact: Drums make sound when their surface vibrates.
Door
| English | Door | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | دروازہ | |
| Spanish | Puerta | |
| French | Porte |
Fun fact: Doors open and close to let people enter rooms.
Doll
| English | Doll | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | گڑیا | |
| Spanish | Muñeca | |
| French | Poupée |
Fun fact: Children around the world play with dolls.
Deer
| English | Deer | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ہرن | |
| Spanish | Venado | |
| French | Cerf |
Fun fact: Deer use their strong legs to run and jump.
Dinosaur
| English | Dinosaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ڈائنوسار | |
| Spanish | Dinosaurio | |
| French | Dinosaure |
Fun fact: Dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago.
Donut
| English | Donut | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ڈونٹ | |
| Spanish | Dona | |
| French | Beignet |
Fun fact: Many donuts are made from dough shaped into rings and cooked.
Let's Play
- Quack like a duck.
- Tap a gentle beat on an imaginary drum.
- Pretend to open and close a door.
- Stomp softly like a friendly dinosaur.
- Trace uppercase D and lowercase d in the air.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase D and lowercase d.
- Say each word slowly and warmly.
- Try one word in all four languages.
- Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.
Memory Box
Date: ______________________
Favorite picture: ______________________
New word the child tried: ______________________
A note to remember: ______________________