Creating and Executing

Melody - Identifying sound types
Melody - Identifying melodic items

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify melodic sounds
- Identify non-melodic sounds
- Show interest in different sounds

- Listen to sounds on piano
- Discuss if sounds make a tune
- Distinguish melodic from non-melodic

What is a melody?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 27
- Piano or keyboard
- Digital devices
- Sound recordings
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 28
- Musical instruments
- Pictures
- Sound examples

- Observation - Aural tests - Oral questions

Creating and Executing

Melody - Humming tunes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Hum familiar tunes
- Make melodic sounds by humming
- Enjoy humming melodies

- Hum familiar tune
- Make melodic sounds
- Practise humming songs

How do we hum?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 28
- Song charts
- Musical instruments
- Recording devices

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Playing drum and shaker
Melody - Brother John song

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Play beat on drum
- Play beat on shaker
- Understand non-melodic sounds

- Play beat on drum
- Play beat on shaker
- Make non-melodic sounds

What is a non-melodic sound?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 28
- Drums
- Shakers
- Percussion instruments
- Song charts
- Musical instruments
- Digital devices

- Practical tests - Aural tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Nyuki Lia Wee song

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Sing Nyuki Lia Wee
- Hum tune of lines
- Identify same tunes in song

- Sing Nyuki Lia Wee with teacher
- Hum tune of line 1
- Find lines with same tune

What lines have the same tune?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 29
- Song charts
- Recording devices
- Musical instruments

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Here We Come song

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Listen to Here We Come
- Identify same and different lines
- Appreciate song structures

- Listen to Here We Come song
- Identify lines that sound same
- Identify lines that sound different

How can songs have different parts?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 29
- Song recordings
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Aural tests - Observation - Oral questions

Creating and Executing

Melody - Listening and imitating
Melody - Assessing melody skills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Listen to simple melodic patterns
- Imitate melodies by singing
- Show confidence in singing

- Listen to melodies with teacher
- Imitate by singing songs
- Practise different songs

How do we imitate melodies?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 29
- Song charts
- Musical instruments
- Recording devices
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 30
- Assessment checklist

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Pattern Making - Number patterns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify numbers in patterns
- Recognize number patterns
- Show interest in patterns

- Look at patterns with numbers
- Identify which numbers appear
- Discuss number sequences

What is a pattern?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 31
- Pattern charts
- Number cards
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Creating and Executing

Pattern Making - Letter patterns
Pattern Making - Creating letter patterns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify letters in patterns
- Recognize letter patterns
- Appreciate pattern making

- Look at patterns with letters
- Identify letters in patterns
- Discuss letter sequences

How do letters make patterns?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 31
- Pattern charts
- Letter cards
- Pictures
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 32
- Manila paper
- Markers

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical tests

Creating and Executing

Pattern Making - Creating number patterns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Choose numbers for patterns
- Make patterns using numbers
- Enjoy number pattern making

- Choose numbers
- Make patterns like 232323
- Make patterns in two colours

What number patterns can we make?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 32
- Number cards
- Coloured markers
- Paper

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Pattern Making - Showing pattern work
Pattern Making - Patterns at home

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Display pattern work
- Talk about patterns made
- Appreciate own and others' work

- Make number patterns
- Show work to class
- Talk about patterns created

Why do we show our work?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 32
- Display boards
- Pins
- Pattern work
- Pattern materials
- Paper
- Colours

- Observation - Peer assessment - Oral questions

Creating and Executing

Pattern Making - Sharing with class

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Share home patterns with class
- Discuss pattern making process
- Show pride in own work

- Show work to class
- Explain how patterns were made
- Appreciate peers' patterns

How did you make your patterns?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 32
- Home patterns
- Display area
- Class portfolio

- Observation - Peer assessment - Oral presentations

Creating and Executing

Pattern Making - Assessing pattern skills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify letter and number patterns
- Make various patterns
- Reflect on pattern making

- Identify patterns
- Make letter patterns
- Make number patterns
- Complete self-assessment

What have we learned about patterns?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 33
- Assessment checklist
- Pattern materials
- Paper

- Practical tests - Self-assessment - Portfolio

Creating and Executing
Performing and Displaying

Pattern Making - Reviewing pattern concepts
Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Props used in singing games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Review pattern concepts
- Practice making patterns
- Show mastery of pattern skills

- Review letter patterns
- Review number patterns
- Create varied patterns
- Display best work

How can we improve our patterns?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 33
- All pattern materials
- Display boards
- Portfolio
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 50
- Pictures of singing games
- Various props
- Charts

- Observation - Peer assessment - Portfolio review

Performing and Displaying

Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Collecting props from surroundings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Collect props from surroundings
- Use props in singing games
- Appreciate locally available materials

- Collect props from surroundings
- Use props in chosen singing game
- Discuss safety when collecting

What materials make good props?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 51
- Locally available materials
- Collection bags
- Open space

- Observation - Practical tests - Fieldwork reports

Performing and Displaying

Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Improvising props
Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Performance in circles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Collect pieces of clothes for props
- Make props from clothes
- Show creativity in making props

- Collect pieces of clothes
- Use clothes to make props
- Collect other materials for making props

How can we make our own props?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 51
- Old clothes
- Scissors
- String
- Other materials
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 52
- Open space
- Props
- Pictures

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Observing safety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify safety measures
- Avoid injuries during games
- Value safety in activities

- Discuss safety tips
- Practice using props safely
- Avoid injuring self and others

How do we stay safe during singing games?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 52
- Safety charts
- Props
- First aid kit

- Observation - Oral questions - Participatory assessment

Performing and Displaying

Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Choosing and preparing
Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Natwaie valua ulaya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Choose a singing game from community
- Get props for the game
- Practice songs and patterns

- Choose singing game from community
- Get props to be used
- Practice the songs
- Practice the patterns

How do we prepare for a performance?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 52
- Props
- Song charts
- Open space
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 53
- Song lyrics
- Digital devices

- Observation - Practical tests - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Gakunyukunyu kabeabea

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify Gakunyukunyu kabeabea
- Perform the Ameru singing game
- Appreciate cultural diversity

- Look at picture of the game
- Perform Gakunyukunyu kabeabea with teacher
- Learn the words and actions

Why do different communities have different games?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 54
- Song lyrics
- Props
- Open space

- Practical tests - Observation - Aural tests

Performing and Displaying

Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Recording and sharing
Singing Games - Kenyan Style - Assessing performance skills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Perform singing game from Kenyan community
- Record the singing game
- Share recordings with class

- Perform singing game in groups
- Record the singing game
- Share recording in class

Why do we record our performances?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 54
- Digital devices
- Recording equipment
- Props
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 55
- Assessment checklist
- Open space

- Practical tests - Peer assessment - Observation

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Identifying actions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define throwing
- Define catching
- Show interest in throwing and catching

- Look at pictures of children throwing
- Discuss what throwing means
- Discuss what catching means

What is throwing and catching?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 57
- Pictures
- Balls
- Open space

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Items for throwing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify items for throwing in school
- Name safe items for throwing
- Appreciate safe play items

- Identify items in school for throwing
- Discuss which items are safe
- Sort safe and unsafe items

Which items can we use for throwing?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 57
- Various school items
- Pictures
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical tests

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Identifying materials
Throwing and Catching - Collecting materials safely

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify materials for making a ball
- Name materials from environment
- Value locally available materials

- Look at pictures of materials
- Name materials used to make a ball
- Identify other materials from environment

What materials can we use to make a ball?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 58
- Pictures
- Waste paper
- Old clothes
- Carrier bags
- Collection bags
- Waste materials
- Safety guidelines

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Improvising a ball

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Follow steps to make a ball
- Crumple paper for ball making
- Show creativity in making ball

- Collect waste paper
- Crumple paper
- Cover with old newspaper

How do we make a ball?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 59
- Waste paper
- Old newspapers
- Carrier bags

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Completing the ball
Throwing and Catching - Overhand and underarm throw

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Cover papers with carrier paper
- Tie the ball with string
- Complete making a ball

- Cover papers with carrier paper
- Tie carrier paper to make knot
- Use string to tie around paper

What makes a good ball?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 59
- Carrier bags
- String
- Completed papers
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 60
- Improvised balls
- Open space
- Partners

- Practical tests - Observation - Portfolio

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Catching high and low balls

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Reach hands out for ball
- Catch high balls
- Catch low balls

- Partner reaches hands towards ball
- Grab ball and bring to body
- Practice catching high and low balls

How do we catch a ball safely?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 60
- Balls
- Open space
- Partners

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Circle throwing and catching
Throwing and Catching - Dodge ball game

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Form a circle
- Throw ball to classmate
- Work cooperatively in groups

- Form a circle
- Throw ball to classmate
- Classmate catches and throws to another

Why do we practice in groups?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 60
- Balls
- Open space
- Group markers
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 61
- Soft balls
- Boundary markers

- Observation - Practical tests - Participatory assessment

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Throw ball relay

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Form a circle for relay
- Pass ball to next classmate
- Celebrate team success

- Form a circle
- Start with ball and throw to next
- Clap if ball goes around without dropping

How do relay games work?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 61
- Balls
- Open space
- Circle markers

- Practical tests - Observation - Participatory assessment

Performing and Displaying

Throwing and Catching - Making ball at home
Throwing and Catching - Assessing skills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make a ball at home
- Practice throwing and catching
- Show family members

- Make ball with parent/guardian help
- Use locally available materials
- Practice throwing and catching at home

What can we practice at home?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 62
- Home materials
- Ball-making guide
- Parent guide
- Assessment checklist
- Ball materials
- Open space

- Portfolio - Observation - Practical tests

Performing and Displaying

Paper Craft - Items made from paper

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify items made from paper
- Name paper craft items
- Show interest in paper craft

- Look at pictures of paper items
- Discuss what items are made of
- Name various paper craft items

What can we make with paper?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 63
- Pictures
- Paper craft samples
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Performing and Displaying

Paper Craft - Collecting various types of paper

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Collect various types of paper
- Sort different paper types
- Value recyclable materials

- Collect various types of paper for craft
- Sort papers by type and colour
- Discuss sources of paper

Where can we find paper for craft?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Various papers
- Collection bags
- Sorting trays

- Observation - Practical tests - Fieldwork reports

Performing and Displaying

Paper Craft - Making paper toys using pleating
Paper Craft - Making animal paper toys

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Use pleating technique
- Make paper toys of flowers
- Show creativity in paper craft

- Make paper toys of flowers using pleating
- Practice pleating technique
- Create different flower designs

How do we pleat paper?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Coloured paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Animal pictures

- Practical tests - Observation - Portfolio

Performing and Displaying

Paper Craft - Folding paper to make classroom items

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Fold paper to make items
- Make toys of classroom things
- Show skill in folding

- Fold paper to make classroom items
- Make toys of things in class
- Practice folding technique

How is folding different from pleating?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Paper
- Folding guides
- Classroom items

- Practical tests - Observation - Portfolio

Performing and Displaying

Paper Craft - Making paper insects
Paper Craft - Making furniture items

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make paper insects using folding
- Follow folding steps
- Appreciate insect variety

- Make paper insects using folding technique
- Follow steps shown
- Create different insects

What insects can we make?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 65
- Coloured paper
- Folding guides
- Insect pictures
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 66
- Paper
- Reference materials

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Paper Craft - Using paper toys

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Play with paper items made
- Narrate about paper items
- Enjoy paper craft creations

- Play with paper items
- Narrate to peers about items
- Display best paper craft work

How do we use our paper toys?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 66
- Paper toys
- Display area
- Class portfolio

- Observation - Peer assessment - Oral presentations

Performing and Displaying

Paper Craft - Assessing paper craft skills
Log Roll and T-Balance - What are log roll and T-balance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify paper craft items
- Make items using pleating and folding
- Reflect on paper craft learning

- Identify items made using paper craft
- Make items using pleating technique
- Make items using folding technique
- Complete self-assessment

What have we learned about paper craft?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 66
- Assessment checklist
- Paper materials
- Craft samples
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 68
- Pictures
- Video clips
- Charts

- Practical tests - Self-assessment - Portfolio

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - Watching videos

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Watch videos on log roll
- Watch videos on T-balance
- Identify movements from videos

- Watch videos with teacher/guardian
- Identify log roll from videos
- Identify T-balance from videos

Why do we watch videos before practicing?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 68
- Digital devices
- Video clips
- Projector

- Observation - Oral questions - Aural tests

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - Rolling like a log

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define log roll
- Understand rolling motion
- Appreciate body movements

- Look at picture of a log
- Discuss rolling logs
- Understand log roll concept

How does a log roll?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 69
- Pictures of logs
- Real logs
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - T shape balance
Log Roll and T-Balance - Collecting materials for markers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify T shape
- Understand T-balance position
- Show interest in balancing

- Look at letter T
- Discuss T shape
- Understand T-balance concept

What does a T-balance look like?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 69
- Letter T chart
- Pictures of T-balance
- Mirrors
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 70
- Old clothes
- Rags
- Waste paper
- Carrier bags

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - Creating markers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Arrange materials for markers
- Put materials inside carrier bags
- Show creativity in marker making

- Arrange materials for making markers
- Put waste papers, rags inside carrier bag
- Fill carrier bag

How do we make markers?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 70
- Carrier bags
- Waste materials
- String

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - Completing markers
Log Roll and T-Balance - Starting position

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Tie carrier bag with knot
- Complete making markers
- Mark field using markers

- Tie top of carrier bag using knot
- Prepare other coloured carrier bags
- Mark field using improvised markers

What makes a good marker?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 70
- Completed markers
- String
- Open space
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 71
- Mats
- Soft ground

- Practical tests - Observation - Portfolio

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - Rolling motion

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Tilt body to one side
- Roll over completely
- Return to starting position

- Tilt body and roll to one side
- Roll over completely
- Finish with starting position
- Talk about performance

How do we roll our bodies?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 71
- Mats
- Open space
- Markers

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - T-balance position
Log Roll and T-Balance - Practice in different directions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Stand on one leg
- Extend other leg backward
- Form T shape with body

- Stand on one leg
- Extend other leg backward
- Stretch arms to sides
- Form T shape

How do we balance in T shape?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 72
- Mats
- Open space
- Balance aids
- Markers

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - I Like to Balance song

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Sing "I Like to Balance"
- Use Brother John tune
- Perform while singing

- Sing "I Like to Balance" song
- Use Brother John tune
- Perform T-balance while singing

How do songs help us learn?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 73
- Song lyrics
- Musical instruments
- Open space

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Performing and Displaying

Log Roll and T-Balance - Enjoying movements
Log Roll and T-Balance - Assessing gymnastics skills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Perform log roll in different directions
- Perform T-balance in different directions
- Enjoy gymnastics activities

- Enjoy performing log roll
- Enjoy performing T-balance
- Try different numbers of rolls

What games can we play?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 74
- Mats
- Open space
- Markers
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 75
- Assessment checklist

- Practical tests - Observation - Participatory assessment

Performing and Displaying

Songs - The Wheels on the Bus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify action songs
- Perform The Wheels on the Bus
- Understand song messages

- Discuss what action songs are
- Perform The Wheels on the Bus with teacher
- Discuss what song is about

What are action songs?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 77
- Song charts
- Pictures
- Musical instruments

- Observation - Aural tests - Oral questions

Performing and Displaying

Songs - Actions in The Wheels on the Bus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Show opening and shutting actions
- Sing with appropriate actions
- Express song meanings through movement

- Show actions of opening and shutting door
- Sing song with actions
- Perform movements clearly

How do actions help us understand songs?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 78
- Song lyrics
- Open space
- Props

- Practical tests - Observation - Aural tests

Performing and Displaying

Songs - Throw the Ball
Songs - I Do Them All

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Stand in lines facing each other
- Sing Throw the Ball
- Perform with Mulberry Bush tune

- Stand in lines facing one another
- Sing Throw the Ball with actions
- Use Mulberry Bush tune

Why do we stand in formations?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 79
- Song charts
- Open space
- Balls
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 80
- Song lyrics
- Pictures
- Hygiene items

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Performing and Displaying

Songs - Singing action songs of choice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Choose an action song
- Identify song message
- Sing with expressions

- Sing action song of choice
- Discuss what song is about
- Sing song with expressions

What is your favorite action song?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 81
- Various song charts
- Musical instruments
- Open space

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Performing and Displaying

Songs - Singing softly and loudly
Songs - Recording performances

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Sing action song softly
- Sing action song loudly
- Understand singing dynamics

- Sing action song of choice
- Sing softly then loudly
- Understand volume control

How do we change our singing volume?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 81
- Song charts
- Recording devices
- Musical instruments
- Digital devices
- Recording equipment

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Performing and Displaying

Songs - Assessing song performance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe messages in action songs
- Sing action songs with techniques
- Reflect on song learning

- Identify messages in action songs
- Perform action songs in unison
- Apply performance techniques
- Complete self-assessment

What have we learned about action songs?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 1 pg. 82
- Assessment checklist
- Song charts
- Recording devices

- Aural tests - Self-assessment - Practical tests