Class 1 English: units and learning outcomes

MangoMindz teaches Class 1 English in 10 units at NCERT standard. Each unit is split into short parts with a picture lesson, read-aloud and a quiz.

🔤 Unit 1: Letters and Sounds

Learn your ABCs, their sounds, and put them in order!

  • Capital Letters A–Z
  • Small Letters a–z
  • First Sounds of Letters
  • Match Letters to Pictures
  • Alphabetical Order A–Z

🔤 Unit 2: Short Vowel Words

Learn to read and write words like cat, bed, pig, dog, and sun!

  • Short a words
  • Short e words
  • Short i words
  • Short o words
  • Short u words
  • Mixed short vowel review

🔤 Unit 3: Sight Words

Read and say special words like 'the' and 'is'. Use them in little sentences.

  • Read the sight words
  • Match words to pictures
  • Use words in sentences
  • Read and find
  • Review and play

🎵 Unit 4: Rhymes and Songs

Say rhymes, clap the beat, and find words that sound the same!

  • Hear and say rhymes
  • Find rhyming words
  • Clap the beat
  • Complete the rhyme

📖 Unit 5: Picture Stories

Read little picture stories. Tell who is in them and what happens first and next.

  • Who is in the story?
  • What happened?
  • First and next

🏷️ Unit 6: Naming Words

Learn naming words for people, animals, places and things. Make one into many and use a and an.

  • What is a naming word?
  • Sorting naming words
  • One and many with -s
  • Using a and an

🏃 Unit 7: Action Words

Learn words for things we do: run, jump, eat, sing! Act them out and say 'I can ...'.

  • Name the action
  • Act it out
  • I can ...

🎨 Unit 8: Colours, Sizes and Feelings

Learn colour, size, shape and feeling words. Use them to talk about pictures!

  • Colours
  • Sizes: Big and Small
  • Heights: Tall and Short
  • Shapes: Circle and Square
  • Feelings: Happy and Sad
  • Describe a Picture

✏️ Unit 9: My First Sentences

Put words in order to make sentences. Start with a big letter and end with a dot.

  • Putting words in order
  • Starting with a big letter
  • Ending with a dot
  • This is ...
  • I like ...

🗣️ Unit 10: Listening and Speaking

Say hello, tell your name and age, say please and thank you, follow instructions, and talk about pictures!

  • Hello and Goodbye
  • My Name and My Age
  • Please and Thank You
  • Follow the Instructions
  • Talk About a Picture

Free printable charts

  • Opposite Words: 40 English opposites and 26 Hindi विलोम शब्द in pairs. (Class 1–3 · ages 6–9, free PDF)
  • Rhyming Words: 30 English word families and 15 Hindi तुकांत sets. (Class 1–3 · ages 6–9, free PDF)
  • Phonics Sounds: Letter sounds a to z, digraphs and vowel teams with picture words. (Class 1–3 · ages 6–9, free PDF)
  • Days and Months: The 7 days and 12 months in English and Hindi, with days in each month. (Class 1–3 · ages 6–9, free PDF)

All free printable charts

Why children enjoy English on MangoMindz

Strong English Foundations

The primary years shape how children feel about English. MangoMindz breaks each unit into small parts, so your child learns one idea at a time with pictures, read aloud, instead of memorising pages.

Streaks and points reward a little practice every day, which matters more than long, tiring sessions.

Practice That Explains Mistakes

After each lesson, a quick English quiz checks the idea straight away. Questions are built around the mistakes children commonly make, and every answer comes with an explanation.

If your child is still stuck, they can ask Mango, the in-app study buddy. Mango gives hints and walks through the steps instead of revealing the answer.

Building Skills Across Classes 1–5

Because MangoMindz is built on NCERT learning outcomes, English units grow with your child from Class 1 to Class 5. What they learn in one class builds into what they meet the next year.

On the parent dashboard you can see accuracy by English topic and assign a topic you want your child to practise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MangoMindz follow the English syllabus taught at school?

Lessons and quizzes are written to the NCERT learning outcomes for English across Classes 1–5, the core skills most Indian school boards teach in these classes.

Will this help my child with English at school?

Short, regular practice on the same ideas taught in class builds confidence. The parent dashboard shows which topics need more practice.

What is MangoMindz?

MangoMindz is a free learning app for children in Classes 1–5 in India. Children learn Maths, English, Hindi and EVS with short picture lessons read aloud, quick quizzes and step-by-step help from Mango, the in-app study buddy.

Which board is MangoMindz for?

Units follow NCERT learning outcomes for Classes 1–5, which CBSE and many state boards use. Most topics also match what ICSE schools teach in these classes, though the order may differ.

Can my child ask a question when stuck?

Yes. Your child can ask Mango about Maths, English, Hindi and EVS. Mango gives hints and explains the steps instead of just handing over the answer.

Can parents track child progress?

Yes. A PIN-protected parent dashboard shows quiz practice and accuracy by topic, and lets you assign topics, set a daily time limit and a bedtime lock.

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