Digraph TH Worksheets
Free printable digraph th phonics worksheets. Five practice activities: decodable passage, word sort, phrasing cards, rapid naming chart, and word search.
Grade: K-1
Phase 2: Blends & Digraphs
Pattern: TH digraph (voiced and unvoiced)
this
that
them
then
than
the
thin
thick
think
thing
with
math
1 Decodable Reading Passage
A short, decodable story embedding digraph th words. Students read the passage then highlight all the target words.
Dan's Cloth Tag
Skill: Digraph TH • Sight Words: is, a, and, to, was, it, she, he, they, said
Illustrated mini-book
Class was done. Dan ran out on the grass. Beth and Thad went with him. "We can play tag!" said Dan.
But Beth had a hurt leg. She had to sit on the bench. Beth was glum.
"I will not play if Beth can not play," said Dan.
Dan sat still to think. Then he got a thick cloth from his bag. He bunched the cloth up into a plush ball.
"This is a new kind of tag," said Dan. "If the cloth hits you, then you are it!"
Beth tossed the cloth from the bench. It hit Thad on the back. Now Thad was it! Beth grinned.
Thad ran to get the cloth. Dan ran fast on the grass. Beth sat and tossed, and all three had fun together.
Circle or highlight all the words with the TH sound. How many did you find?
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2 Digraph TH Words
The words this story set practices, in the two groups used by the word sort.
TH at the Start (10)
this, that, them, then, than, thin, thick, think, thing, the
TH at the End (10)
with, math, bath, path, moth, cloth, teeth, south, north, mouth
- Phrases to read
- this and that · the thin path · think and then · a thick cloth · math in the bath · the moth went north · teeth and mouth · them and us · south on the path
- RAN chart words
- this, bath, thin, path, math
- Sight words
- is, a, and, to, was, it, she, he, they, said
3 TH Picture Worksheets
TH words to read, match and write, with pictures. Each PDF has its answer key on page 2.
Find the Word
Look at each picture and circle the right word out of three.
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Circle the Picture
Read a word, then circle its picture out of three.
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Which Sentence?
Look at a picture and pick the sentence that matches it.
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Read and Fill In
Read a short story, then fill in the missing words.
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Sound Boxes
Say each picture and write its sounds in the boxes.
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Read and Match
Read each word, then draw a line to its picture.
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4 Story Worksheets
4 ready-to-print PDFs for this story's digraph th words. Each one opens as its own file.
Word Sort
Cut-apart word cards to sort: TH at the Start or TH at the End. Answer key on page 2.
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Phrasing Cards
Short phrases to cut out and read smoothly, for fluency.
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Word Search
Find 12 digraph th words in the grid. Answer key on page 2.
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RAN Chart
A grid of five words to read fast, with room to record three timed tries.
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Free Printable Digraph TH Worksheets
The TH digraph is a crucial step in early phonics, typically introduced after students have a solid grasp of single consonant and short vowel sounds. It presents a unique challenge because it represents two distinct sounds: the voiced /th/ as in "this," "that," and "them," and the unvoiced /th/ as in "thin," "think," and "math." Young learners often struggle to differentiate these, sometimes substituting /f/ for /th/ (saying "fink" instead of "think") or /d/ for /th/ (saying "dis" instead of "this"). The subtle tongue placement – between the teeth – is also physically new for many children, leading to initial mispronunciations. Mastering the TH digraph builds foundational decoding skills, allowing students to read high-frequency words like "the" and "with" accurately.
These worksheets provide targeted practice for the TH digraph. Begin by having your student trace and write the letter combination, focusing on both voiced and unvoiced examples. The accompanying decodable passage, "Thad's Bath," offers a contextualized reading experience where students can apply their knowledge of words like "bath," "math," and "moth." Encourage them to circle or highlight all the TH words they find. The word sort activity helps students categorize words based on the voiced or unvoiced TH sound, reinforcing the auditory distinction. Use the phrasing cards to practice reading short phrases containing TH words with fluency and expression. Finally, the Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN) chart will help build quick recognition of TH words, moving students towards automaticity.
For more early literacy resources, explore our sight word flashcards, tracing worksheets, handwriting worksheets, and coloring pages.
