Letter 4 of 28 · Ages 4–7 · Pre-K – Grade 1
Arabic Letter Tha (ث) — Free Tracing Worksheet
Free one-page Tha (ث) tracing worksheet: the letter large in Naskh, its four joined forms, graded tracing rows and 3 words to trace. Pronounced "thāʾ". No email, no signup.
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The four shapes of Tha (ث)
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 Tha
“thāʾ”. Place the tip of your tongue lightly between your top and bottom front teeth and blow air through the gap — exactly the 'th' in 'think' or 'three'. No voice buzz, just a soft hiss of breath over the tongue tip.
Identical to the voiceless 'th' in 'thumb'. Many non-Arabic accents replace it with 's' or 't' — resist that; the tongue must peek out between the teeth, not hide behind them.
The classic mix-up: Swapping th for 's' or 't' (saying 'salj' instead of 'thalj'). Have your child stick the tongue tip slightly out and feel the cold air on it — that physical cue prevents the substitution.
Words your child already knows with Tha
These are the example words printed on the worksheet — trace them together, then find more around the house.
One activity for this week
Stand in front of a mirror and check whether the tongue tip shows between the teeth on every 'th'. Children love watching their own mouth, and the mirror gives instant feedback.
Questions
How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Tha (ث)?
Place the tip of your tongue lightly between your top and bottom front teeth and blow air through the gap — exactly the 'th' in 'think' or 'three'. No voice buzz, just a soft hiss of breath over the tongue tip. Identical to the voiceless 'th' in 'thumb'. Many non-Arabic accents replace it with 's' or 't' — resist that; the tongue must peek out between the teeth, not hide behind them.
How many dots does the Arabic letter Tha (ث) have?
Tha (ث) has three dots above it.
What is the most common mistake with Tha?
Swapping th for 's' or 't' (saying 'salj' instead of 'thalj'). Have your child stick the tongue tip slightly out and feel the cold air on it — that physical cue prevents the substitution.
How should I use this Tha worksheet with my child?
Start by tracing the grey letters with a finger — saying "thāʾ" out loud each time — then move to pencil on the dotted row, and finish with the empty boxes. Stand in front of a mirror and check whether the tongue tip shows between the teeth on every 'th'. Children love watching their own mouth, and the mirror gives instant feedback.
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