THTo produce the sound: The child should make a tongue sandwich. The tongue tip should “pop out” between the lips while blowing air.

/Th/ Riddles

Directions:Read the riddles and have your child answer. Then have your child use each word in a sentence. For extra practice I have highlighted words in the riddles that contain the /th/ sound.

I keep your cocoa hot.I keep your iced tea cool.I keep your lunch box company When you bring me to school.What am I? _________________

I’m as sharp as tack.To give you a clue.If you pick my roses,I may stick you.What am I? _________________

I’m a person who stealsFrom the rick and the poor.I come through open windows, Or even an unlocked door. Who am I? _________________

I’m an unlucky number,Or so people say.I’m even unluckierIf I fall on a Friday.What am I? _________________

Jack Horner stuck this finger in a pieAnd pulled out a plum.I’m not a pinkie or a pointer,I’m a ___________________.

I’m a special kind of chair,Made for a king or queen.In a royal palace I may be seen.What am I? _______________

Watch out for me in summer time,I make holes in your clothes.I’m a flying insectThat everyone knows.What am I? ___________________

Walk on me through the woods

On a warm spring day.I’m like a road or trailI’ll lead you on your way.What am I? ________________

I grow in your mouthAnd can sometimes cause an ache.I’m very strong,But I can still break.What am I? _________________

I have thirty days,Sometimes more or less.The calendar tells you,So you don’t have to guess.What am I? _______________

Everybody has one of meOr else no one could speak.All animals have one of me,But a bird has a beak.What am I? ________________

You use me in your shower or bath.I scrub your elbows, ears and feet. When you’re finished using me,You feel so very clean and neat.What am I? _________________

I’m made of green pine needlesAll twisted ‘round and ‘round.At Christmas time on your front door,

I’m likely to be found.What am I? ____________________

When birds are hot and thirsty,And need a place to splash,I keep filled with water,So they can bathe in a flash.What am I? __________________

I’m big and black and wild and fast.I’m part of the cat family.But you’d never see me in your home.Because at the zoo is where I’d be.What am I? ___________________

I’m a special day for you.I come just once a year.You celebrate me with favorite friendsAnd relatives from far and near.What am I? __________________

When you leave the shower or tub,You may cover up with me.I’m made of terry cloth, wool, or silk.I keep you warm and very cozy.

What am I? __________________

Answer key: thermos, thorn, thief, thirteen, thumb, throne, moth, path, tooth, month, mouth, washcloth, wreath, birdbath, panther, birthday, bathrobe