Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 1 Creative 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 2021 and revised in 2024 following curriculum rationalisation based on the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.

  • Level: Lower Primary – Grade 1
  • Learning Area: Creative Activities
  • Lesson Allocation: 7 lessons per week
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 210
  • Learning Area Components: Music, Art and Craft, and Movement Activities
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Focus: Development of creativity, self-expression, cultural appreciation, physical coordination, confidence, and talent development through experiential and participatory learning
  • Core Competencies Integrated: Communication and Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Learning to Learn, and Self-efficacy
  • Additional Features: National Goals of Education, Level Learning Outcomes, Essence Statement, Suggested Learning Experiences, Key Inquiry Questions, Values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), Assessment Rubrics, Suggested Learning Resources, and Non-formal Activities such as festivals, exhibitions, performances and cultural events

  It covers the following strands and substrands:

  • Strand 1.0: Creating and Executing
    • 1.1 Jumping – 14 lessons
    • 1.2 Rhythm – 14 lessons
    • 1.3 Drawing – 14 lessons
    • 1.4 Stretching – 14 lessons
    • 1.5 Painting and Colouring – 14 lessons
    • 1.6 Melody – 14 lessons
    • 1.7 Pattern Making – 10 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Performing and Displaying
    • 2.1 Singing Games (Kenyan Style) – 13 lessons
    • 2.2 Throwing and Catching – 14 lessons
    • 2.3 Paper Craft – 10 lessons
    • 2.4 Log Roll and T-Balances – 14 lessons
    • 2.5 Songs (Action Songs) – 13 lessons
    • 2.6 Modelling – 14 lessons
    • 2.7 Percussion Musical Instruments – 10 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Appreciation
    • 3.1 Musical Sounds – 14 lessons
    • 3.2 Water Safety Awareness – 14 lessons

  The curriculum design provides detailed guidance on assessment through performance-based rubrics for creating, performing, and appreciating creative work. It also emphasises integration of cultural heritage, environmental conservation, health and safety, and digital literacy, while promoting learner participation in creative arts competitions, cultural days, school performances, and community-based artistic activities for holistic development.

• Length:

  50 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 1
• Subject:

  CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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