Hey there! Today, we’re going to have some fun learning about the “th” sound. Did you know that when the letters “t” and “h” come together, they can make different sounds? Let’s explore these sounds together!
Sometimes, “th” makes a soft sound. Let’s look at some words where “th” is soft:
Can you hear the soft “th” sound in these words? Let’s try some more:
Sometimes, the soft “th” sound is at the end of a word:
Let’s practice reading some words with the soft “th” sound. Try to read them with me:
Now, let’s try some words where the soft “th” is at the end:
Sometimes, “th” makes a hard sound. Let’s look at some words with the hard “th” sound:
Can you hear the hard “th” sound? Let’s try some more words:
Now, let’s practice reading some words with the hard “th” sound in the middle or at the end:
You’re doing an amazing job learning the “th” sounds! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a “th” sound expert. Remember, practice makes perfect, and learning can be lots of fun!
Sound Hunt: Go on a “th” sound hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures that have the “th” sound in their names. For example, you might find a toothbrush or a bath. Make a list of all the items you find and share it with your friends or family. Can you find more soft “th” sounds or hard “th” sounds?
Story Time: Create a short story using as many “th” words as you can. Try to include both soft and hard “th” sounds. For example, “There was a thin moth that flew north to find its brother.” Share your story with the class and see if they can spot all the “th” words!
Art and Craft: Make a “th” sound collage. Cut out pictures from magazines or draw your own pictures of things that have the “th” sound. Glue them onto a piece of paper and label each picture with the correct “th” word. Display your collage in the classroom or at home to remind you of the different “th” sounds.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Rock and learn. Sometimes the letters “t” and “h” together make a soft sound.
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“th” as in “thunder”
“th” as in “thump”
“th” as in “think”
“th” as in “thumb”
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“th” as in “things”
“th” as in “thorn”
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The letters “t” and “h” can make a soft sound at the end of a word.
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“th” as in “earth”
“th” as in “north”
“th” as in “south”
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“th” as in “moth”
“th” as in “math”
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Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. In these words, the letters “th” make a soft sound.
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“thin”
“fin”
“thud”
“third”
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“first”
“thank”
Very good! In these next words, the letters “t” and “h” make a soft sound at the end.
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“cloth”
“path”
“both”
“fourth”
“fifth”
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Sometimes the letters “t” and “h” together make a hard sound.
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The letters “t” and “h” can make a hard sound in the middle or at the end of a word.
“th” as in “father”
“th” as in “feather”
Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. In these words, the letters “th” make a hard sound.
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“this”
“that”
“them”
“the”
“th” can also sound like “v” as in “then”
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“then”
“they”
Very good! In these next words, the letters “th” make a hard sound in the middle or at the end.
“gather”
“other”
“brother”
“weather”
“breathe”
“smooth”
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