Learning the Two Sounds of the TH Digraph

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This engaging animated video introduces early readers to the digraph "TH" and its two distinct pronunciations in the English language: the unvoiced sound (as in "think") and the voiced sound (as in "this"). Hosted by a character named Happy Cheese, the lesson breaks down complex phonics rules into simple, humorous segments using clear visual aids and examples. The video explores the concept that when the letters T and H are combined, they create a new sound rather than keeping their individual sounds. It specifically highlights the difference between the "soft" unvoiced sound and the "buzzy" voiced sound. To help students distinguish between the two, the video uses a clever visual cue: the letters representing the voiced sound wear mustaches, helping learners associate the visual difference with the auditory difference. Ideally suited for early elementary literacy blocks or English Language Learners, this resource provides excellent classroom utility. It includes built-in pause points with a countdown timer, encouraging active participation where students are asked to brainstorm their own words. Teachers can use this video to introduce the TH digraph, review pronunciation, or as a hook for a word sorting activity focusing on voiced versus unvoiced consonants.