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Initial TH Sentences for Speech Therapy

21 simple sentences for practicing /th/ in the initial position at carryover level. Every sentence is pronunciation-checked: each word is verified and the target sound is confirmed where it should be.

Why sentence-level practice matters

Sentences are where a practiced sound meets real speech: longer utterances, natural rhythm, and other sounds competing for attention. Accuracy usually dips when a child moves up — that dip is the point of the exercise, not a failure.

Have the child repeat first, then read (if reading), then answer questions using the sentence. When accuracy holds, move the same targets into conversation — the last level before generalization.

All verified Initial TH sentences

  • Think of three things to think about.4× /th/
  • Throw the thick ball through the hoop.5× /th/
  • Three thin trees throw thick shade now.4× /th/
  • Think of a thing to throw away.3× /th/
  • The thin thing is a thumb tack.4× /th/
  • Three things go through the thick door.5× /th/
  • Throw the three things in the trash.5× /th/
  • Think of three thick books to read.3× /th/
  • The three thin kids throw the ball.5× /th/
  • Think of three ways to throw far.3× /th/
  • The thick thumb goes through the hole.5× /th/
  • Three thin things throw a thick shadow.5× /th/
  • Thank the person for the thin book.4× /th/
  • Think of a thing that is thick.4× /th/
  • Throw the thin stick through the hoop.5× /th/
  • Three things sit on the thick mat.4× /th/
  • Thank the cat for the thin toy.4× /th/
  • Think of three ways to thank them.4× /th/
  • The thick book falls through the door.4× /th/
  • Throw the three balls with your thumb.4× /th/
  • Three thin birds throw a thick nest.4× /th/

Every line is checked with the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary: each word's pronunciation is verified, and the target sound is confirmed in the initial position.

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Frequently asked questions

What are Initial TH sentences?
Simple 5–9 word sentences where /th/ appears in the initial position of at least one word — for example: “Think of three things to think about.”, “Throw the thick ball through the hoop.”
Why do some sentences contain other tricky sounds?
On purpose. At sentence level the goal is carryover into real speech, and real speech contains competing sounds. The target is still verified in position in every sentence.
When should a child move from phrases to sentences?
Typically after consistently accurate phrase-level practice. The SLP guiding the child makes the call — these lists support practice, they do not choose treatment targets.
Can I get sentence-level practice on a printable worksheet?
Yes. Ga-loo generates printable articulation worksheets for /th/ with a chosen age range and theme, and phonetically checks every word before building the PDF.