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The TH Sound

Digraph Discovery: TH and WH

Day 86of 180
Week 18of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and identify the 'th' digraph sound

2

Read simple words containing 'th'

3

Understand that sounds can help us understand God's language

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Words are powerful, just like the 'th' sounds we learn today!

📦 Materials Needed

  • Digraph word cards
  • Letter tiles
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Picture cards with 'th' words
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Show them how to make the 'th' sound by putting tongue between teeth.

💭 Review Question: Can you make a funny 'th' sound like a snake?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce 'th' as a special sound made by putting tongue between teeth. Show examples like 'thin', 'that', 'path'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Two types of 'th' sounds: soft and loud
  • Words start or end with 'th'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of with 'th'?
  • How is making a 'th' sound different from other sounds?
3Activity: TH Sound Treasure Hunt (5 min)
hands-on

Students find and sort picture cards with 'th' words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Scatter picture cards around room
  2. Children walk and find 'th' pictures
  3. Sort pictures into 'th' beginning or ending groups
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps identify 'th' words

Challenge: Students write 'th' words they find

4Closing (3 min)

Review 'th' sound and words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does 'th' make?
  • Can you say a 'th' word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn new sounds and words today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more amazing 'th' words!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper verse, getting louder with each 'th' sound

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children learning to recognize digraph sounds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'th' sounds at home
  • Make sound learning playful
  • Encourage child to listen for 'th' in everyday words
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty positioning tongue for 'th' sound

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent recognition of 'th' sound in words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'th' word poster
  • Play 'I Spy' with 'th' words
  • Read books emphasizing 'th' sounds

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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