Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 1 Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Curriculum Design.

  This is a Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) design developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). The curriculum was first published in 2017 and revised in 2024 to align with ongoing curriculum reforms and recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.

  • Level: Lower Primary – Grade 1
  • Learning Area: Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities
  • Lesson Allocation: 3 lessons per week
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 90
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Focus: Development of Christian values, moral decision-making, spiritual growth, life skills, and positive attitudes guided by the teachings of the Bible
  • Core Competencies Integrated: Communication and Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Learning to Learn, Self-efficacy
  • Other Components: National Goals of Education, Level Learning Outcomes, Suggested Learning Experiences, Key Inquiry Questions, Values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), Assessment Rubrics, Suggested Learning Resources and Non-formal Activities

  It covers the following strands and substrands:

  • Strand 1.0: Creation
    • 1.1 Self-awareness – 5 lessons
    • 1.2 My Family – 5 lessons
    • 1.3 Creation of Plants and Animals – 5 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: The Holy Bible
    • 2.1 The Word of God – 4 lessons
    • 2.2 Bible Story: Joseph and His Brothers – 8 lessons
    • 2.3 Bible Story: The Chariot of Fire – 8 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: The Early Life of Jesus Christ
    • 3.1 The Birth of Jesus Christ – 8 lessons
    • 3.2 Jesus Christ in the Temple – 4 lessons
    • 3.3 Baptism of Jesus Christ – 5 lessons
    • 3.4 Wedding at Cana of Galilee – 8 lessons
    • 3.5 Healing of Simon’s Mother-in-law – 6 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Christian Values
    • 4.1 Sharing – 4 lessons
    • 4.2 Obedience – 4 lessons
    • 4.3 Honesty – 4 lessons
    • 4.4 Thankfulness – 4 lessons
  • Strand 5.0: The Church
    • 5.1 A House of God – 4 lessons
    • 5.2 A House of Prayer – 4 lessons

  The curriculum design also provides detailed assessment rubrics for each strand, guidance on integration of values and pertinent contemporary issues such as social cohesion, environmental awareness and spiritual growth, suggested teaching and learning resources (including the Bible, charts, songs and digital materials), and recommended non-formal activities such as nature walks, Bible quizzes, role play, community visits and participation in Sunday or Sabbath School to support holistic learner development.

• Length:

  45 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 1
• Subject:

  CRE

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