Letter 13 of 28 · Ages 4–7 · Pre-K – Grade 1
Arabic Letter Sheen (ش) — Free Tracing Worksheet
Free one-page Sheen (ش) tracing worksheet: the letter large in Naskh, its four joined forms, graded tracing rows and 3 words to trace. Pronounced "shīn". No email, no signup.
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The four shapes of Sheen (ش)
Arabic letters change shape depending on where they sit in a word. The same sheet your child traces shows all four, so the changing shape is learned from day one instead of coming as a surprise later.
How to pronounce Sheen
“shīn”. Spread the middle of your tongue toward the roof of your mouth and let air spread out in a soft, wide hiss — the 'sh' in 'ship' or 'shoe'. The sound is broad and breathy, with no voice buzzing.
Identical to English 'sh'. The difference from س is the tongue position: س is a thin tip-hiss, while ش spreads wider and softer. Tell children 'sh' is the quiet sound, like asking someone to hush.
The classic mix-up: Flattening ش into س (saying 'sams' for 'shams'). Have your child round the lips slightly and widen the tongue — the 'quiet, hushing' sound — to keep ش distinct from the thin s.
Words your child already knows with Sheen
These are the example words printed on the worksheet — trace them together, then find more around the house.
One activity for this week
Play 'shhh, the sun is sleeping': whisper 'shhh' with a finger on the lips before shouting 'shams!' when it rises. The hush gesture cements the wide sh sound.
Questions
How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Sheen (ش)?
Spread the middle of your tongue toward the roof of your mouth and let air spread out in a soft, wide hiss — the 'sh' in 'ship' or 'shoe'. The sound is broad and breathy, with no voice buzzing. Identical to English 'sh'. The difference from س is the tongue position: س is a thin tip-hiss, while ش spreads wider and softer. Tell children 'sh' is the quiet sound, like asking someone to hush.
How many dots does the Arabic letter Sheen (ش) have?
Sheen (ش) has three dots above it.
What is the most common mistake with Sheen?
Flattening ش into س (saying 'sams' for 'shams'). Have your child round the lips slightly and widen the tongue — the 'quiet, hushing' sound — to keep ش distinct from the thin s.
How should I use this Sheen worksheet with my child?
Start by tracing the grey letters with a finger — saying "shīn" out loud each time — then move to pencil on the dotted row, and finish with the empty boxes. Play 'shhh, the sun is sleeping': whisper 'shhh' with a finger on the lips before shouting 'shams!' when it rises. The hush gesture cements the wide sh sound.
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