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Building TH Words

Digraph Discovery: TH and WH

Day 87of 180
Week 18of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode and read words with 'th' digraph

2

Build simple 'th' words using letter tiles

3

Use 'th' words in sentences about thankfulness

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:4

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.”

— Psalm 100:4 (WEB)

Learn 'th' words while exploring thankfulness to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter tiles
  • Word building mat
  • Digraph word cards
  • Pencil
  • Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in a circle and sing a thank you song to Jesus. Review previous day's 'th' sounds.

💭 Review Question: What sound do we hear in words like 'this' and 'them'?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce and demonstrate building 'th' words using letter tiles

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Th' can sound different in words
  • Practice reading words like 'them', 'then', 'with'
  • Connect words to thankfulness
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are you thankful for today?
  • Can you think of a 'th' word?
3Activity: Thankful TH Word Building (6 min)
hands-on

Students build 'th' words and create sentences about things they're thankful for

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose letter tiles to spell 'th' words
  2. Write a simple sentence using the word
  3. Draw a picture showing thankfulness
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-made word cards to match

Challenge: Create more complex 'th' word sentences

4Closing (2 min)

Review words learned and share favorite 'th' word

📝 Review Questions:
  • What 'th' words did we learn today?
  • What are you thankful for?
🙏 Prayer:

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll discover exciting 'wh' words!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Clap out each word while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning to decode 'th' digraph words

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage playful word exploration
  • Praise effort over perfect pronunciation
  • Practice 'th' sounds at home
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing voiced and unvoiced 'th' sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to blend 'th' sounds and create meaningful sentences

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a thankfulness journal with 'th' words
  • Play 'I Spy' with 'th' words around the house
  • Make a 'Thankful TH' poster

Ready for Tomorrow?

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