"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

February Coursebook: Valentine's Day & Feelings/Emotions Theme
Focus: Teach emotional expression and holiday-themed vocabulary with fun, thoughtful activities that build core English skills.
The February Coursebook brings together the themes of Valentine’s Day and Feelings & Emotions to create a warm, expressive learning environment for kids. Designed for 4 weekly lessons, it supports speaking, listening, reading, and writing through seasonal content that resonates with students.
This curriculum is best suited for 3rd–4th grade learners but includes ready-to-use adaptations for preschoolers through 6th graders. Teachers can confidently scale difficulty up or down, making it perfect for multi-level classrooms.
Weekly Focus:
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Week 1: Valentine’s vocabulary – cards, hearts, gifts, chocolate
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Week 2: Sentence building and simple reading passages about Valentine’s traditions
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Week 3: Feelings vocabulary – happy, sad, excited, tired, etc.
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Week 4: Emotion-based speaking and writing – “How do you feel when...?”
What’s Included:
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Flashcards for Valentine’s Day & Feelings
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Bingo, matching, charades, and roleplay games
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Starter reader: “How Do You Feel?”
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Valentine’s card-making craft + writing prompts
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Phonics and alphabet worksheets
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Graphs, mazes, word searches, decoding, and color-by-number
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Reading comprehension passages about the history and meaning of Valentine’s Day
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Over 20 printable worksheets and activities
Skills Covered:
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Holiday vocabulary and simple grammar
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Expressing emotions using full sentences
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Reading fluency and phonics reinforcement
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Creative writing and arts-based expression
This ready-to-use monthly curriculum blends emotion, holiday fun, and skill-building to help students gain confidence while enjoying their learning.
PREVIEW OF MATERIALS

PREVIEW OF COURSEBOOK
