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Planning engaging English lessons for Class 1 can be joyful when structured well. In this blog, you’ll find complete, activity-rich, and easy-to-use lesson plans for every unit of the Class 1 English textbook. These plans are designed to spark curiosity, enhance vocabulary, and promote foundational language skills through storytelling, poems, drawing, ICT, and more. Whether you're a teacher or parent, these lesson plans will help build language confidence in early learners.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 1 - Two Little Hands

1. Concept | संकल्पना

Parts of the Body and their functions through rhymes, activities, and phonics:

1. Recognizing basic body parts: hands, legs, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc.

2. Understanding the use of each body part through actions and songs.

3. Developing speaking and listening skills using simple Q&A.

4. Practicing reading and phonics using body-related words.

5. Enhancing motor skills through tracing and action songs.

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

1. Students identify and name common parts of the body.

2. Students demonstrate the function of each part through action.

3. Students respond correctly to simple oral questions using correct vocabulary.

4. Students read and match body part words with images.

5. Students express themselves using short sentences like “I clap with my hands.”

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Action Songs: Teach “Two Little Hands” and “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” with matching actions.

2. Role-play & Pair Talk: Practice dialogues like “What is this? This is my nose.”

3. Repetition with Actions: Use TPR (Total Physical Response) method to reinforce understanding.

4. Picture Matching Activity: Match body part names to correct images (pg. 6).

5. Phonics and Letter Sounds: Emphasize initial sounds using examples like “n for nose.”

6. Drawing & Decorating: Outline and decorate their hand (pg. 8) to enhance creativity and motor skills.

7. Hand Washing Routine: Demonstrate real-life hygiene practices with step-by-step guidance (pg. 9).

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. Science (EVS): Understanding body parts and hygiene.

2. Art & Craft: Tracing and decorating the hand using colors and craft items.

3. Math: Counting body parts – two eyes, two legs, one nose, etc.

4. Music: Learning songs with rhythm and movement.

5. Hindi: Connecting English body part names with their Hindi equivalents (e.g., hand – हाथ).

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral

1. Name 5 parts of your body aloud.

2. Answer: What do you do with your ears?

Written

3. Match words with pictures (pg. 6).

4. Fill-in-the-blanks: I see with my ____.

Behavioral

5. Participates actively in singing and action activities.

6. Shows hygiene awareness during hand-washing demo.

All Levels

7. Provide extra guidance or challenge depending on each child’s pace (e.g., faster children can try writing 3 body part names independently).

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Flashcards of body parts.

2. Audio/Video of rhymes with actions.

3. Smartboard or projector for animated body parts songs.

4. Worksheets for matching, tracing, and coloring.

5. Tactile materials: soap, water, paper bits for hand activity.

7. 21st Century Skills / Value / Education / Vocational Skill | 21वीं सदी के कौशल / मूल्य / शिक्षा / व्यावसायिक कौशल

1. Communication: Speaking full sentences confidently.

2. Collaboration: Pair and group activities build social skills.

3. Hygiene Awareness: Knowing how and when to wash hands.

4. Creativity: Decorating traced handprint fosters creativity.

5. Digital Literacy: Using ICT tools (videos, smartboard) to enhance learning.

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Practice hand-washing at home after using the toilet and before eating.

2. Recite body songs at home with parents and siblings.

3. Identify body parts on oneself and others during daily routines.

4. Draw and label family members’ body parts.

5. Use phrases like “I see with my eyes” while doing daily activities.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 2 - Greetings

1. Concept | संकल्पना

1. Understanding the meaning and use of greetings in daily life.

2. Learning different types of greetings – formal and informal.

3. Knowing when and how to use greetings (morning, evening, meeting, leaving).

4. Developing good manners through polite expressions.

5. Encouraging confidence in initiating conversations using greetings.

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

1. Students identify and use common greetings like “Hello”, “Good Morning”, and “Thank You”.

2. Students differentiate between greetings used at different times of day.

3. Students respond correctly when greeted by others.

4. Students use polite expressions in classroom and home settings.

5. Students initiate greetings confidently with peers and teachers.

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Greetings Circle Time: Begin class with each student greeting the teacher and friends.

2. Flashcards and Visuals: Use cards with greetings and matching pictures.

3. Role Play: Practice conversations – e.g., “Hello, how are you?” / “I’m fine, thank you.”

4. Songs and Rhymes: Teach greetings through catchy songs like “Good Morning Song”.

5. Greeting Chart: Display a chart showing time-based greetings (Morning, Afternoon, Night).

6. Storytelling: Narrate a story where characters greet each other politely.

7. Digital Interaction: Use short videos or animated clips demonstrating greetings in real life.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. Moral Education – Teaching values like respect and kindness.

2. Art – Drawing emoji faces or greeting cards.

3. Music – Singing greetings songs.

4. English – Vocabulary building through greetings.

5. ICT – Watching and responding to digital greeting videos.

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral

1. Student responds when greeted with “Good morning”.

2. Student initiates greeting in a group setting.

Written

3. Match greetings with appropriate time of day.

4. Fill in the blanks: “_____, Teacher!” → “Good morning”

Behavioral

5. Observe if the child uses greetings naturally with peers and adults.

6. Notice tone and politeness while greeting.

All Levels

7. Beginners say one-word greetings; advanced students role-play short dialogues.

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Flashcards with greetings and smiley faces.

2. Greeting songs on YouTube (e.g., Dream English).

3. Smartboard or laptop to show animated greeting clips.

4. Greeting word strips for classroom display.

5. Greeting puppets or soft toys for interactive practice.

1. Communication – Enhancing verbal interaction using polite words.

2. Social Skills – Building friendships and positive relationships.

3. Respect and Empathy – Showing care through kind greetings.

4. Confidence Building – Encouraging children to speak up and greet.

5. Digital Literacy – Recognizing and responding to greetings in videos.

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Greeting parents, elders, and teachers respectfully.

2. Creating a “Greeting Corner” at home or school.

3. Making greeting cards for special occasions.

4. Saying “Good morning” and “Good night” as part of daily routine.

5. Practicing greetings during school events and assemblies.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 3 - Picture Time

1. Concept | संकल्पना

1. Observing and identifying animals, birds, and surroundings through pictures.

2. Enhancing speaking and listening skills through picture-based conversation.

3. Developing vocabulary related to animals and actions.

4. Encouraging curiosity and exploration of the natural world.

5. Connecting visuals to real-life experiences.

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

1. Students observe and describe animals and their actions from pictures.

2. Students name animals and birds in English.

3. Students respond orally to questions related to the picture.

4. Students relate the picture content with their surroundings.

5. Students express themselves confidently using simple sentences.

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Picture Talk – Show the picture and ask guided questions like “What do you see?”, “Can you name this animal?”

2. Think-Pair-Share – Let students discuss in pairs what they observe in the picture.

3. Vocabulary Building – Introduce names of animals, birds, and actions (e.g., flying, jumping).

4. Story Creation – Students create a short story using the animals in the picture.

5. Role Play – Act like animals they see in the picture (e.g., hop like a frog, swing like a monkey).

6. Question-Answer Sessions – Based on textbook questions like “Where have you seen these animals?”

7. Digital Engagement – Use a smartboard or projector to zoom in on parts of the picture and talk about them.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. Environmental Studies – Talk about animal habitats and where we see them.

2. Art – Draw and color animals from the picture.

3. Music – Sing songs related to animals (e.g., “Old MacDonald”, “Five Little Monkeys”).

4. Math – Count the number of animals or birds in the picture.

5. Hindi – Speak about the same picture in Hindi for bilingual reinforcement.

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

(Multilevel – Oral, Written, Behavioral)

Oral

1. Student answers “What do you see in the picture?”

2. Student names animals and birds correctly.

Written

3. Match the animal to its name.

4. Fill in the blanks: “A ______ is jumping on the tree.”

Behavioral

5. Observe participation in picture talk and group discussion.

For all levels

6. Beginners identify animals; mid-level students describe them; advanced create stories.

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Textbook image from “Picture Time”.

2. Animal flashcards.

3. Smartboard / projector for enlarged image viewing.

4. Short animal videos from YouTube (ICT).

5. Toy animals or puppets for role play.

1. Observation and Analysis – Noticing details in visuals.

2. Communication Skills – Speaking confidently about what is seen.

3. Empathy for Nature – Learning to care for animals.

4. Creativity – Imaginative storytelling using pictures.

5. Digital Literacy – Using digital tools to explore animals and their habitats.

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Observe animals around home/school and talk about them.

2. Visit a zoo or watch a virtual tour to see real animals.

3. Create a class chart of animals and their homes.

4. Make a picture book of animals using magazines/newspapers.

5. Encourage storytelling using family photos or nature pictures at home.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 4 - The Cap-seller and the Monkeys

1. Concept | संकल्पना

Story sequencing and prediction
Observation and response
Problem-solving through actions
Understanding mimicry and cause-effect
Vocabulary related to animals and objects

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

Students identify characters and main events in the story.
Students answer simple oral and written questions based on the story.
Students mimic actions and follow commands in English.
Students recognize and say words with the same initial sounds.
Students speak simple sentences using story vocabulary (e.g., "I see a monkey").

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Story Narration with Voice Modulation – Teacher narrates the story using expressions and gestures.

2. Picture Reading – Children describe what they see in pictures (tree, basket, monkeys).

3. Role Play & Action Game – Students enact the story using props (caps, basket).

4. Think-Pair-Share – Students guess the ending when the cap-seller throws his cap.

5. Clapping Syllables – Students clap out syllables: mon-key, cap-sell-er.

6. Story Sequencing – Students arrange the story images in correct order.

7. Question-Answer Rounds – Oral and written questions based on story and pictures.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. EVS – Talk about monkeys, trees, and forests.

2. Art – Draw monkeys with caps or decorate a cap.

3. Math – Count the number of monkeys/caps.

4. Music – Sing a rhythm song “Clap, Clap – Cap, Cap”.

5. Drama – Enact the story in groups with expressions.

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral:

Ask students to describe the story in 2–3 lines.
Name things in the picture: monkey, cap, tree.

Written:

Fill in blanks from the story.
Circle correct sound words (e.g., cap, cat, can).

Behavioral:

Observe attentiveness and participation during activities.
Check if the child responds to commands in English.

Lower-level learners:

Use yes/no or picture pointing.
Mid-level learners:
Encourage 1–2 word answers.
Higher-level learners:
Ask them to predict story endings and form sentences.

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Storybook – Mridang Class 1 English (Chapter 4)

2. Flashcards – monkey, cap, basket, tree

3. ICT – Animated video of the story or interactive slideshow

4. Props – Toy caps, basket, masks for roleplay

5. Audio files – Rhymes and phonics games on syllables

7. 21st Century Skills / Values / Education / Vocational Skill

1. Critical Thinking – Predicting the story ending

2. Collaboration – Group role-play and drawing activities

3. Communication – Sharing thoughts and answers in English

4. Empathy – Understanding emotions (confusion, joy) of the cap-seller

5. Vocational Link – Understanding small jobs like a cap-seller’s work

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Ask students to tell similar stories from home involving animals.

2. Students identify objects they wear (like caps, shoes) and name them.

3. Use simple mimicry games (e.g., “Do like a monkey!”).

4. Take students on a nature walk to observe trees and animals.

5. Encourage students to create their own ending for the story.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 5 - A Farm

1. Concept | संकल्पना

Recognition of domestic animals and birds
Understanding animal sounds and behavior
Differentiation between domestic and wild animals
Observation of surroundings
Basic vocabulary development (animals, colors, sounds)

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

Students identify and name common farm animals and birds.
Students imitate the sounds of animals correctly.
Students describe animals using simple adjectives (e.g., “The cow is big”).
Students differentiate between domestic and wild animals.
Students respond to simple questions in English using structured sentences.

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Rhyme Recitation with Actions – Sing “Old McDonald had a farm” with animals and their sounds.

2. Picture Talk – Use farm scene visuals for discussion.

3. Animal Sound Game – Play “Guess the animal” with recorded sounds.

4. Role Play – Children pretend to be animals and introduce themselves.

5. Pair Speaking Practice – Use question-answer format (e.g., What is the color of the goat?).

6. Coloring Activity – Color animals using clues (e.g., “Color the hen red”).

7. ICT Integration – Show animated farm story or song video for better engagement.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. EVS – Discuss animal homes, food habits, and safety.

2. Art – Draw and color farm animals.

3. Music – Sing rhymes related to farm animals.

4. Maths – Count and sort animals by type or size.

5. Hindi – Match English animal names with Hindi names.

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral:

Name the animal shown in a flashcard.
Make the sound of a given animal.

Written:

Match animal with sound.
Circle animals that live on a farm.

Behavioral:

Participation in activities and group singing.
Confidence in speaking and mimicking animals.

Levels of Learners:

Lower-level: Identify animal names from pictures.
Mid-level: Speak animal name and its sound.
Higher-level: Frame sentences like “A cow gives us milk.”

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Mridang Class 1 English Textbook (Chapter 5)

2. Flashcards of animals and birds

3. Coloring sheets and crayons

4. ICT Tools – Animated rhyme “Old McDonald”, animal sound audio

5. Props – Animal masks, toy animals

7. 21st Century Skills / Values / Education / Vocational Skill | 21वीं सदी के कौशल / मूल्य / शिक्षा / व्यावसायिक कौशल

1. Observation and Identification – Linking real-world knowledge with the textbook.

2. Communication Skills – Speaking in complete English sentences.

3. Empathy – Understanding animals need care and love.

4. Creativity – Engaging in drawing, mimicking, and storytelling.

5. Vocational Awareness – Learning about people working on farms and their roles.

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Visit a nearby dairy or farm if possible (or virtual farm tour).

2. Ask children to identify animals they see around their home.

3. Encourage students to feed birds or care for pet animals.

4. Create a class mural showing “Our Farm”.

5. Practice animal sounds and names at home with family.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 6 - Fun with Pictures

1. Concept | संकल्पना

Identification of fruits and vegetables
Use of descriptive language (color, size, shape, taste)
Vocabulary related to food and everyday life
Observation and speaking skills through pictures
Value of sharing and healthy eating

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

1. Identify and name different fruits and vegetables.

2. Count the items shown in a picture correctly.

3. Describe fruits and vegetables using simple words like color and size.

4. Use English words and phrases in rhymes, conversations, and questions.

5. Show cooperation and understand the value of sharing.

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Picture Talk – Ask students to observe the picture and answer “What do you see?”

2. Role Play – Enact the story of Mini and her father at the fruit stall.

3. Rhymes and Songs – Use rhymes like “Five mangoes hanging on the tree.”

4. Fruit Salad Activity – Students bring fruits and make a fruit salad together.

5. Game-based Learning – Play "Name the fruit/vegetable" or “Guess the fruit.”

6. Drawing and Coloring – Draw and color their favorite fruits and vegetables.

7. ICT Integration – Use animated videos or digital flashcards to introduce fruit and vegetable names and sounds.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. Maths – Counting fruits and vegetables, comparing numbers.

2. EVS (Environmental Studies) – Talking about healthy food and food sources.

3. Art – Drawing, coloring, and creating fruit baskets.

4. Hindi – Matching English fruit names with Hindi names.

5. Social Science – Learning about community helpers (like fruit sellers), cooperation.

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral:

Identify fruits and vegetables from pictures.
Recite rhymes and answer simple questions.

Written:

Match fruit names with pictures.
Color and label fruit drawings.

Behavioral:

Participation in group activities.
Sharing during fruit salad preparation.

For All Levels of Learners:

Slow learners: Identify and name fruits with help.
Average learners: Speak short phrases or sentences.
Advanced learners: Describe and make short conversations.

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Textbook (Mridang Class 1 – Chapter 6)

2. Picture flashcards of fruits and vegetables

3. ICT tools – Animated rhymes, fruit videos, digital storyboards

4. Real/Plastic fruits and vegetables

5. Worksheets – Match the fruit, color the basket, circle the healthy food

7. 21st Century Skills / Values / Education / Vocational Skills

1. Communication Skills – Speaking clearly, using new words.

2. Collaboration – Working together in activities like fruit salad.

3. Health Awareness – Learning about nutritious food.

4. Creative Expression – Drawing and presenting their favorite fruit.

5. Empathy and Values – Respecting food, sharing with friends.

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Identify fruits and vegetables at home or market.

2. Visit a fruit stall with parents and name the items.

3. Practice good hygiene while eating and handling food.

4. Celebrate a “Fruit Day” in class.

5. Make a fruit basket craft at home with family.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 7 - The Food We Eat

1. Concept | संकल्पना

Types of food (fruits, vegetables, grains, milk products, etc.)
Importance of eating healthy food
Introduction to food habits (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Food sources (plants and animals)
Respect for food and no food wastage

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

1. Identify different kinds of food items.

2. Name sources of food like plant-based and animal-based.

3. Recognize healthy and unhealthy food.

4. Show awareness about balanced eating habits.

5. Speak simple sentences about their meals and food items.

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Picture Talk – Show images of food and discuss names and categories.

2. Rhymes/Songs – Sing “Hot cross buns” or “I like to eat apples and bananas.”

3. Role Play – Act out buying and selling food at a vegetable market.

4. Sorting Activity – Classify pictures into “Healthy” and “Unhealthy” food.

5. Food Chart Making – Children create daily meal charts.

6. Group Discussion – “What do you eat for lunch?” (in simple English).

7. ICT Integration – Show animated videos on food habits and nutrition.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. EVS – Identify food from plants and animals.

2. Maths – Count number of fruits and vegetables.

3. Art – Draw or color food items.

4. Hindi – Learn names of food items in both English and Hindi.

5. Moral Science – Respect for food, not wasting food, gratitude to farmers.

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral Assessment:

Name 5 healthy food items.
Answer “What did you eat for breakfast?”

Written Assessment:

Match food items to pictures.
Circle healthy food items.

Behavioral Assessment:

Participates in class food talk.
Shows interest in group activities.

For All Levels of Learners:

Slow learners – Match pictures and speak one-word answers.
Average learners – Speak full sentences.
Advanced learners – Talk about meals or food habits confidently.

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Mridang Class 1 Textbook – Chapter on Food

2. Flashcards and real-life pictures of food items

3. ICT tools – Animated videos on healthy/unhealthy food

4. Craft materials – For food chart activity

5. Worksheets – Match the following, circle the food, complete the plate

7. 21st Century Skills / Values / Education / Vocational Skills

1. Communication Skills – Talking about food habits.

2. Collaboration – Group tasks and food chart activities.

3. Health and Hygiene Awareness – Eating clean and balanced meals.

4. Respect and Gratitude – Toward food, farmers, and helpers.

5. Decision Making – Choosing between good and bad food choices.

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Identify healthy/unhealthy food at home.

2. Help parents in the kitchen – washing fruits or arranging meals.

3. Make a food journal of what they eat in a day.

4. Observe and talk about family’s food habits.

5. Discuss "What is your favorite food and why?"

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 8 - Anandi’s Rainbow

1. Concept | संकल्पना

Identification of rainbow colours
Use of imagination and creativity
Vocabulary related to weather, colours, nature
Observation of the sky and surroundings
Expression of experiences through drawing and writing

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

1. Name and recognize the 7 colours of the rainbow.

2. Use colour words in speaking and writing.

3. Share their own experiences of seeing the sky and rainbow.

4. Show creativity by drawing and colouring using imagination.

5. Speak about nature, weather, and colours confidently.

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Storytelling – Narrate the story of Anandi’s Rainbow with actions and expressions.

2. Picture Reading – Show colourful illustrations and ask students what they see.

3. Rainbow Colour Song – Teach a rhyme or song on rainbow colours.

4. Sky-Watching Activity – Ask students to observe the sky and share what they see.

5. Drawing & Colouring – Students draw a rainbow and colour it using correct colours.

6. Group Sharing – Each child shares their favourite colour and what they would paint.

7. ICT Integration – Show animated video of a rainbow forming in the sky.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. EVS – Learn about the sky, rain, sunlight, and colours in nature.

2. Art – Drawing, painting, and colouring rainbows and flowers.

3. Music – Rainbow song or rhyme practice.

4. Math – Count the colours of the rainbow.

5. Hindi – Colour names in Hindi and English (e.g., लाल – Red, पीला – Yellow).

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral Assessment:

Name the colours of the rainbow.
Answer simple questions like “Have you seen a rainbow?”

Written Assessment:

Colour the rainbow in correct order.
Write names of 3 favourite colours.

Behavioral Assessment:

Participates actively in storytelling and sky observation.
Shows cooperation in group activities.

For All Levels of Learners:

Slow learners – Colour correctly and name a few colours.
Average learners – Speak 1-2 sentences about rainbows.
Advanced learners – Talk creatively about what they would paint with rainbow colours.

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Mridang Class 1 Textbook – Chapter: Anandi’s Rainbow

2. Flashcards with colour names and rainbow pictures

3. ICT resources – Animated rainbow videos and digital colour rhymes

4. Real sky observation time (outdoor learning)

5. Art supplies – crayons, colour pencils, drawing sheets

7. 21st Century Skills / Values / Education / Vocational Skills

1. Creativity – Drawing and imaginative painting with rainbow colours

2. Communication – Sharing experiences and describing observations

3. Observation & Critical Thinking – Watching sky, identifying patterns

4. Love for Nature – Appreciate beauty in the sky and environment

5. Self-expression – Through colouring, writing, and speaking

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Observe rainbow or sky at home and describe to parents

2. Help decorate classroom using rainbow themes

3. Draw and colour a rainbow with their family

4. Connect rainbow to real weather phenomena like rain and sunshine

5. Learn to identify and name colours in everyday objects.

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Lesson Plan

Chapter 9 - The Four Seasons

1. Concept | संकल्पना

Understanding four main seasons: Summer, Winter, Monsoon, Spring
Seasonal weather patterns and related clothing
Seasonal changes in nature (rain, flowers, sunshine, snow)
Activities we do in different seasons
Vocabulary and poems related to seasons

2. Learning Outcomes | सीखने के परिणाम

1. Identify and name the four seasons.

2. Describe weather, clothes, and activities of each season.

3. Speak simple sentences related to seasonal changes.

4. Read and recite short poems on rain and seasons.

5. Express seasonal experiences through drawing and writing.

3. Pedagogical Strategies | शैक्षणिक रणनीतियाँ

1. Picture Talk – Use textbook visuals to discuss each season.

2. Poem Recitation – Sing “Rain on the green grass” and “Pitter Patter”.

3. Story Time – Narrate short seasonal stories (e.g., Brinda in summer, Prithvi in winter).

4. Role Play – Act out dressing up for different seasons using props.

5. Paper Folding – Make a paper hat to connect with fun summer activity.

6. Vocabulary Circling – Identify seasonal words in monsoon picture (umbrella, puddle).

7. ICT Integration – Show short animated videos of seasonal changes and weather.

4. Integration with Other Subjects | अन्य विषयों के साथ एकीकरण

1. EVS – Learn about weather, seasonal foods, and environment.

2. Art – Draw and colour seasonal scenes like rainy day, spring flowers.

3. Music – Recite and sing seasonal poems and rhymes.

4. Maths – Count objects in seasonal pictures (sunny days, raindrops).

5. Hindi – Learn season names in Hindi and related vocabulary.

5. Assessment | मूल्यांकन

Oral Assessment:

Name the four seasons.
Answer: “What do you wear in winter?” / “Which season do you like?”

Written Assessment:

Match seasons to correct clothes or weather.
Circle seasonal words in a picture (umbrella, wool, puddle, etc.)

Behavioural Assessment:

Participates in singing, folding, and class activities.
Takes turns and listens actively.

For All Levels of Learners:

Beginner – Identify seasons by picture.
Intermediate – Speak short sentences (e.g., "Winter is cold").
Advanced – Describe favourite season and why.

6. Resources | संसाधन

1. Mridang Class 1 Textbook – Unit 4: The Four Seasons

2. Picture cards of seasons and clothes

3. ICT resource – Seasonal changes video (YouTube/Khan Academy Kids)

4. Art materials – crayons, coloured paper for seasonal crafts

5. Audio of poems (Rain, Thunder, Pitter Patter)

7. 21st Century Skills / Values / Education / Vocational Skills

1. Observation & Awareness – Understand environmental changes

2. Communication Skills – Express seasonal preferences

3. Empathy – Learn how different weather affects people and animals

4. Creativity – Create seasonal drawings and crafts

5. Life Skills – Dress appropriately, safety during rain/winter

8. Extension / Real-life Application | विस्तार / वास्तविक जीवन में अनुप्रयोग

1. Observe and talk about today's weather

2. Discuss favourite season at home with family

3. Practice folding a paper hat for sun protection

4. Identify seasonal clothes in their own wardrobe

5. Watch clouds or flowers grow during respective seasons

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Conclusion:

Teaching English to first graders becomes meaningful when we mix imagination, interaction, and structure. These thoughtfully crafted lesson plans not only cover textbook content but also promote 21st-century skills, values, and real-life application. Save time and boost your teaching impact with these ready-to-use Class 1 English book lesson plans.

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