TH-anksgiving Fun: A Free Word Search to Strengthen TH Speech Sounds
- Peggy Steiniger
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
TH Sound Free Download exercise for SLPs and Parents
The TH sound can be one of the trickiest for kids to master, especially during conversation. So why not build articulation skills with something fun, seasonal, and easy for families and SLPs to grab and go?
Introducing Peggy’s newest seasonal activity: the FREE TH Thanksgiving Word Search, packed with functional voiced and voiceless TH words that help your kiddo practice in a structured but playful way.
This Thanksgiving, give your learners something to be “TH-ankful” for — a fun literacy-based activity that boosts speech clarity and confidence!
Why the TH Sound Is So Tricky
For many children, the TH sound requires:
Tongue placement between the teeth
Coordinated airflow
Awareness of voiced vs. voiceless TH
Moving from drilling → conversation
Peggy’s unique “bridge the gap” approach helps kids take that learned skill from isolated practice into real-life speaking. And this word search was designed with exactly that goal in mind!
What’s Inside the TH Thanksgiving Word Search Freebie
This downloadable activity includes:
Thanksgiving-themed TH word lists, including:
Thanksgiving
Thankful
Thoughts
Think
This, That, These, Those
Grandmother
Grandfather
Brother
Mouthful
Gathering
Thursday
Thank you
Either / Neither
Both
Beautiful printable worksheets, including:
A Thanksgiving-themed word search
A turkey worksheet
A pumpkin worksheet
A cornucopia sheet
Kid-friendly visuals that make practice feel fun
Built-in speech prompts to encourage real-world practice
Each time a child finds a TH-word, they are encouraged to:
Say it using their best TH sound
Use it in a sentence or question
Try it in conversation with a family member
These steps help move articulation from drill → structured practice → natural use.
How to Use This Speech Activity at Home or in Therapy
TH Speech Activity For Parents:
Print the word search for the car, kitchen table, or quiet time activity
Make it a Thanksgiving week tradition
Ask your child to use three TH words at dinner
Turn it into a game: “Find a word and say it like a speech detective!”
TH Speech Activity For SLPs & SLPAs:
Perfect as a 5-minute warm-up
Use the TH words for data collection
Build short stories using found words
Pair with minimal-pair TH activities
Send home as easy Thanksgiving break homework
Why Literacy-Based Activities Work
Peggy’s students experience faster growth when articulation is paired with reading and vocabulary tasks.
A word search naturally strengthens:
Sound awareness
Fluency
Vocabulary expansion
Focus and visual scanning
Carryover of correct speech sound use
And… kids barely notice they’re doing speech work. Win-win!
Download Your Free TH Word Search!
Ready to get started?
Grab the FREE TH Thanksgiving Word Search on Peggy’s blog and help your kiddo practice one of the toughest sounds of all — in a fun, low-pressure, holiday-themed way.
Looking for More Speech Sound Activities?
Peggy offers both free and paid resources to help families, SLPs, and educators make speech practice easier, more joyful, and more effective.
Check out more articulation tools on the blog, including:
The viral R Sound Minute-to-Win-It Challenge
The new TH Sound Challenge
Printable worksheets
This holiday season, let’s celebrate progress — one TH word at a time!
Contact Peggy today for a free consultation!
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