"English in a Box"
Monthly Themed Lessons
"English in a Box" is our unique, ready-to-use monthly themed lesson menu system designed to simplify lesson planning for busy teachers. Unlike traditional, rigid lesson plans, our menu-based system gives you the freedom to mix and match resources that fit your classroom needs and teaching style.
Our lesson plans are free to use - just click on the coursebook for the month below and print. Get access to the flashcards, worksheets, craft sheets, and classroom readers.
SKE English in a Box - Monthly Themed Lessons
April Coursebook: Easter Animals & Nature Theme
Focus: Explore nature, celebrate Easter, and learn about animals while building foundational English skills.
The April Coursebook introduces students to the colorful themes of Easter, springtime nature, and animals through a series of engaging, ready-to-use lessons. Designed for 3rd–4th grade learners but adaptable for preschool through 6th grade, the curriculum blends reading, writing, speaking, and listening into each of the four weekly lesson plans.
Weekly Focus:
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Week 1: Easter and springtime nature vocabulary (tree, sun, flower, rain)
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Week 2: Animal names and classification (dog, rabbit, elephant, tiger)
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Week 3: Reading comprehension and creative writing using nature and animal themes
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Week 4: Speaking, listening, and conversation through role-play and group games
What’s Included:
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Flashcards for Easter, animals, nature, and mammals
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Printable worksheets: tracing, coloring, writing, grammar (a/an), labeling, and word scrambles
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CVC reading story: Jim’s Pig
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Reading comprehension: The Little Rabbit, My Crazy House, and What is Easter?
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Code breaker, Easter math puzzles, and pictograph activities
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Bingo, charades, scavenger hunts, “Who Am I?” games
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Speaking cards: Friendship, games, and personal reflection
Skills Covered:
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Seasonal and holiday vocabulary
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Phonics and grammar (indefinite articles, CVC reading)
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Reading comprehension and sentence building
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Descriptive speaking and active listening
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Critical thinking and conversation skills
This rich and diverse coursebook encourages exploration, movement, creativity, and seasonal fun while reinforcing essential language skills—perfect for classrooms that want a lively, flexible, and effective English curriculum for April.
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