D is for Dragonfly Printable – Free Alphabet and Insect Theme Activities
This dragonfly printable is a fun and engaging way to blend literacy, fine motor skills, and science into one hands-on lesson! Designed with curious preschoolers in mind, these free preschool printables include dot marker pages, tracing practice, and a dragonfly life cycle puzzle that introduces early biology in a simple, visual way.
Perfect for spring or summer, this set pairs beautifully with insect sensory bins, nature walks, or pond-themed units. Kids can color, cut, label, and explore while learning the letter D — and you’ll love how low-prep it is to use.
Whether you’re building an alphabet notebook or just need a quiet-time printable, this pack offers a great mix of creativity and science-based fun. Scroll down to download and start exploring!
What’s Included
✅ Letter D tracing & scissor skills
✅ Dot marker and line tracing pages
✅ /D/ phonics practice
✅ Dragonfly life cycle puzzle
✅ Insect labeling cut-and-paste
Dragonfly Worksheets for Preschoolers
This dragonfly printable pack features hands-on, low-prep activities that build fine motor skills, early literacy, and basic science understanding. Each page is created for preschoolers—simple to use, fun to explore, and aligned with important early childhood learning goals.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Letter D Tracing
Help your child practice proper letter formation with uppercase and lowercase D tracing lines. Great for developing pencil grip and pre-writing skills.
Dot Marker Dragonfly
Use dot markers to fill in the dragonfly wings and body — a favorite among kids and a perfect way to strengthen hand-eye coordination.
Cutting Practice Page
Your child can color and cut along the dotted line to develop scissor skills in a fun and simple way.
Letter D Maze
Guide the dragonfly through a beginner maze — ideal for logical thinking and fine motor control.
/D/ Phonics Page
Color the images that begin with the /d/ sound. A great way to reinforce beginning sounds and phonemic awareness.
Dragonfly Life Cycle Puzzle & Labeling Activity
Introduce basic biology with a cut-and-paste puzzle and a diagram to label body parts like wings, thorax, and abdomen.
Letter D Search Page
Find and dot all the uppercase and lowercase D’s in this letter hunt — perfect for letter recognition and visual scanning skills.
???? Pro Tip: Print and laminate the pages to reuse with dry-erase markers or add them to your literacy or insect-themed centers.
How to Use These Dragonfly Activities
These dragonfly worksheets are perfect for weaving learning into your daily rhythm in fun, meaningful ways. This printable pack works for homeschool or classroom use, offering flexible activities for literacy, fine motor skills, and early science.
Use during your Letter D week to reinforce recognition, sound association, and fine motor skills. The printable supports early literacy goals while keeping things hands-on and engaging.
Pair with insect units or pond life themes in the spring or summer. The dragonfly life cycle puzzle and labeling page are an easy way to introduce early STEM concepts alongside books, crafts, or nature walks.
Use as morning work, center activities, or quiet time resources. Each page stands alone, so you can use them as needed across multiple days or with different learners.
Laminate the pages to make them reusable with dry-erase markers, dot stickers, or manipulatives like buttons or pom-poms.
These dragonfly activities are perfect for preschoolers who love bugs, hands-on learning, or benefit from visual, engaging materials.
Extend the Learning
Want to build on the skills introduced in this dragonfly activity pack? These activities reinforce letter D, build early math skills, and deepen your preschooler’s understanding of insects and nature.
Planning a themed week or targeting specific skills? The ideas below pair perfectly with the dragonfly printable pack.
More Letter D Activities
Working through the alphabet? These hands-on activities reinforce letter recognition and phonics during your Letter D week.
- D is for Donut Craft – A sweet and simple paper craft that lets kids decorate their own donuts while learning about the letter D.
- Dinosaur Tracing Pages – Practice letter formation with roaring good fun. Perfect for dino-loving preschoolers!
- Letter D Scavenger Hunt – Get kids moving with a hunt for objects that start with the letter D around the house or classroom.
Insect- and Bug-Themed Printables
Pair your dragonfly printable with other insect learning tools to create a full bug-themed preschool unit:
- Ladybug Ten Frame Cards – Develop early math concepts with themed ten frames designed to enhance number sense and subitizing skills.
- Bug Counting Worksheets – Practice counting and number recognition with themed worksheets.
- Butterfly Life Cycle Cut-and-Paste – Introduce metamorphosis with this interactive worksheet that mirrors the dragonfly’s own transformation.
These resources are fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for preschoolers. They support the concepts introduced in your dragonfly activities. Each one helps children connect letters, themes, and early academic skills with confidence.
FAQ’s About Dragonfly Printables
This pack is perfect for preschoolers, generally aged 3 to 5, but you can also use it with kindergarteners. It focuses on early skills such as tracing, cutting, and letter recognition, making it suitable for a wide range of pre-K learners.
Not at all! You can just print the pages you want, and you’re good to go. If you wish to reuse them, laminating or slipping them into sheet protectors is a quick extra step. Most activities are grab-and-go, which is a lifesaver on busy days.
Absolutely! It works great in both. In the classroom, you can use the pages in literacy or fine motor centers. At home, it’s a fun way to reinforce letter D during your weekly theme or as part of a spring/insect unit. You can even use individual pages for morning work or quiet time.
This D is for Dragonfly printable pack is such a simple way to bring letter learning to life. With a mix of fine motor practice, early literacy, and a touch of science, it’s an easy win for any spring or insect-themed week. Whether you’re using it in your homeschool routine or your classroom lesson plans, these dragonfly activities are designed to keep your little learners engaged and excited.
Don’t forget to download your free copy below — and while you’re here, be sure to check out even more preschool printables and alphabet activities to keep the learning going!
You’ve got this — and I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
Hi! I tried down loading the worksheets and not all the pages are uploading properly. Certainly pictures or tracing lines are missing ????
I’m so sorry you’re having trouble printing the pages. Try updating your PDF reader. Oftentimes, that fixes the issue of missing images/lines. Please reach back out if that doesn’t correct the issue.
Attempting to get the Dragonfly Printable. No Verify button — it’s covered by an ad. Just goes on and on with objects to click on but no verify.
I must not know the secret to getting to the verify button even when all requests objects have been clicked on again and again.
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. To access the printables, enter your information in the blue box at the very bottom of the post. Enjoy!