"donut," and...
"dog."
To practice phrases, ask your child what kind of donuts she sees. Answer: "cake donuts," "jelly donuts." For dog food, ask her what kinds of dogs she sees on the package. Answer: "happy dogs," "white dogs."
For sentences, you may ask the same questions but require a sentence response. "I see cake donuts;" "I see white dogs."
To stimulate conversation, ask your child to compare and contrast the donuts she sees, what her favorite donuts are (and why!), or what her least favorite donuts are. To get silly, ask her what she thinks dog food tastes like. Be sure to target the /d/ words.
Touch cues are helpful for the /d/ sound. Show your child how one's tongue taps the roof of the mouth behind the teeth. This may require some pre-teaching at home before you go to the store. You two can practice in front of a mirror. You can also use your finger to tap the ridge behind her teeth (known as the alveolar ridge) where her tongue should be.
Tip: Asking silly questions can often lead to rich conversation.
Extra tip: Discussing dislikes can often prove more fruitful than discussing likes. You'll be amazed at how much detail people provide!
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