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0 Creating and Executing: Drawing and Painting

Lesson 1: Introduction to Drawing and Painting

 Drawing is using a pencil, crayon, or any tool to make pictures on paper.

 Painting is using colors and brushes to make pictures colorful.

Lesson 2: What is Colour Mixing?

 Colour mixing means mixing two or more colors to create a new color.
 For example, mixing red and yellow makes orange.

Lesson 3: Materials for Colour Mixing

 We can use watercolors, paints, and brushes to mix colors.

 You also need paper to paint on.

Lesson 4: Mixing Colours Using Spraying and Blowing Techniques

 Spraying: Put paint in a spray bottle and spray it on paper to mix colors.
 Blowing: Use a straw to blow paint drops on paper, making new colors.

Lesson 5: Drawing with Shapes

 Regular shapes: Circles, squares, triangles.

 Irregular shapes: Shapes that don’t have equal sides.
 Use these shapes to draw simple pictures like houses, animals, or trees.

Lesson 6: Painting for Self-Expression

 Self-expression means showing your feelings through your painting.

 Paint a picture that shows how you feel—happy, sad, excited.

Lesson 7: Appreciating Made Pictures

 Appreciate means to like and understand something.

 Look at the pictures you and your classmates made. Talk about what you like in each
picture.

1.0 Creating and Executing: Rhythm and Pattern Making

Lesson 1: Understanding Sounds

 Long sounds: Sounds that last a long time, like a drumbeat.

  Short sounds: Sounds that are quick, like a clap.

Lesson 2: Exploring Body Percussion

 Body percussion: Making music using your body.

 You can clap your hands, tap your feet, snap your fingers, or stamp your feet to make
different sounds.

Lesson 3: Making Simple Rhythms

 A rhythm is a pattern of sounds.

 Use long and short sounds to create a simple rhythm. For example, clap-clap-tap-tap.

Lesson 4: Moving in Rhythm

 Draw basic shapes (circle, square) on the floor.

 Walk or move around these shapes in time with the rhythm.

Lesson 5: Introduction to Print Making

 Print making: Creating patterns or pictures by stamping objects dipped in paint on

paper.
 Use objects like leaves or bottle caps to make prints.

Lesson 6: Making Patterns

 A pattern is a repeated design.

 Create patterns using the prints you made. For example, leaf-bottle cap-leaf-bottle cap.

Lesson 7: Creating Random Repeat Patterns

 Random means in no particular order.

 Find objects around you and make patterns by printing them randomly.

Lesson 8: Appreciating Rhythms and Patterns

 Talk about the patterns and rhythms you created.

 How do they make you feel? Do you like them?

1.0 Creating and Executing: Pushing and Pulling

Lesson 1: Understanding Pushing and Pulling

 Pushing is when you move something away from you, like pushing a door to open it.
 Pulling is when you bring something closer to you, like pulling a rope in a tug-of-war
game.
Lesson 2: Where Do We Push and Pull?

 We use pushing and pulling in many activities, like:

o Pushing a swing to make it move.
o Pulling a chair to sit down.
 These actions help us understand where our body is in space.

Lesson 3: Practicing Pushing

 Activity: Try pushing a heavy object, like a box, across the floor.
 Notice how your arms and legs feel when you push.

Lesson 4: Practicing Pulling

 Activity: Try pulling a rope or a bag towards you.

 Feel how your muscles work when you pull.

Lesson 5: Flexibility Through Pushing and Pulling

 Flexibility means how easily you can move your body.

 Pushing and pulling help make your body more flexible.
 Activity: Stretch your arms by pushing and pulling an elastic band or a towel.

Lesson 6: Strengthening Through Pushing and Pulling

 Strength means how strong your muscles are.

 Activity: Push against a wall or pull on a heavy object to make your muscles stronger.

Lesson 7: Watching Pushing and Pulling Activities

 Activity: Watch a video or demonstration of people pushing and pulling in games and
sports.
 Notice how they use their bodies to move things.

Lesson 8: Singing Songs While Pushing and Pulling

 Activity: Sing a fun song while doing pushing and pulling exercises. This makes the
activity enjoyable and helps you keep rhythm.

Lesson 9: Playing Pushing and Pulling Games

 Activity: Play a game like tug-of-war with your friends. Remember to be safe and gentle.
 This helps you use your pushing and pulling skills in a fun way.

Lesson 10: Enjoying Pushing and Pulling

  Pushing and pulling can be fun! They make your body strong and flexible.

Enjoy these activities and practice them safely.

1.0 Creating and Executing: Skipping

Lesson 1: What is Skipping?

 Skipping is a way of moving by hopping on one foot and then the other.
 It’s like jumping, but you move forward or in different directions.

Lesson 2: Skipping Forward

 Forward skipping means moving ahead while skipping.

 Activity: Practice skipping from one end of the room to the other, moving forward.

Lesson 3: Skipping Backward

 Backward skipping is when you skip in reverse.

 Activity: Try skipping backward slowly, making sure to look where you're going.

Lesson 4: Skipping to the Right and Left

 Right skipping means skipping to your right side.

 Left skipping means skipping to your left side.
 Activity: Skip to the right, then to the left, making sure to stay balanced.

Lesson 5: Skipping in a Straight Line

 Straight line skipping is moving in a straight path.

 Activity: Draw a line on the ground with chalk or tape and skip along the line.

Lesson 6: Skipping in a Curved Line

 Curved skipping is skipping along a curved path, like a rainbow.

 Activity: Draw a curved line and skip along it, following the bend.

Lesson 7: Skipping in a Circular Path

 Circular skipping means moving in a circle while skipping.

 Activity: Draw a big circle on the ground and skip around it.

Lesson 8: Skipping in a Zigzag Pattern

 Zigzag skipping is moving in a zigzag shape, like a lightning bolt.

  Activity: Draw a zigzag pattern and skip along it, changing direction at each point.

Lesson 9: Making Patterns While Skipping

 Patterns: Skipping in different directions to create designs or shapes.

 Activity: Combine different types of skipping (forward, backward, zigzag) to create your
own skipping pattern.

Lesson 10: Appreciating Skipping

 Skipping in different directions helps with balance and strength.

 Enjoy the fun and challenge of moving in different ways while skipping!

1.0 Creating and Executing: Collage

Lesson 1: What is a Collage?

 A collage is a picture made by cutting and pasting different materials like paper, fabric,
or photos onto a surface.

Lesson 2: Identifying Materials for a Collage

 Materials: Paper, magazines, glue, scissors, fabric pieces.

 Activity: Look around your classroom or home and find items you can use in your
collage.

Lesson 3: Preparing Materials for a Collage

 Activity: Cut out shapes, pictures, or colors from old magazines or paper.
 Arrange them before pasting to see how your collage will look.

Lesson 4: Creating a Collage for Self-Expression

 Self-expression: Use your collage to show your feelings or tell a story.

 Activity: Create a collage that represents something you love, like your favorite animal
or hobby.

Lesson 5: Pasting and Finishing Your Collage

 Activity: Glue the pieces onto a background, arranging them how you like.
 Let it dry, then share your collage with others.

Lesson 6: Appreciating Collage as Art

  A collage is a fun and creative way to express yourself.

Activity: Look at your classmates' collages and talk about what you like in each one

. Lesson 1: Understanding Melody

 A melody is a sequence of notes that sound nice together, like a song you can hum.
 Melodies can change in rhythm, tempo, volume, text, and pitch.

Lesson 2: Variation in Rhythm

 Rhythm is the pattern of sounds in music.

 Activity: Clap or tap to different rhythms, noticing how they change.

Lesson 3: Variation in Tempo

 Tempo is the speed of the music—slow or fast.

 Activity: Sing a song slowly, then sing it fast, and notice the difference.

Lesson 4: Variation in Volume

 Volume means how loud or soft the music is.

 Activity: Sing a song softly, then loudly, and notice how it feels.

Lesson 5: Variation in Pitch

 Pitch is how high or low a note sounds.

 Activity: Practice singing high and low notes, like "do-re-mi."

Lesson 6: Melodic Patterns on Improvised Percussions

 Improvised percussion: Making music with things around you like bottles, sticks, or
cans.
 Activity: Use these items to create different melodic patterns by varying rhythm, tempo,
and pitch.

Lesson 7: Creating Your Own Melodies

 Activity: Make your own melody using different rhythms, tempos, and pitches.
 Share your melody with the class.

Lesson 8: Applying Performance Directions

 Performance directions tell you how to play or sing a song (slow, fast, loud, soft).
 Activity: Follow these directions while singing or playing a simple song.
Lesson 9: Enjoying Melodies

 Activity: Listen to different melodies and talk about how they make you feel.
 Enjoy experimenting with creating and performing melodies!

1.0 Creating and Executing: Weaving

Lesson 1: What is Weaving?

 Weaving is a way of making a pattern by crossing strips of material over and under each
other.

Lesson 2: Identifying Plain Weaves

 Plain weave: The simplest type of weave, where the strips go over and under in a basic
pattern.
 Activity: Look at different woven items like baskets, mats, or fabrics, and notice the
plain weave pattern.

Lesson 3: Materials and Colours for Weaving

 Materials: Paper, fabric, or any flexible strips.

 Colours: Choose two different colours to make your weave more interesting.

Lesson 4: Creating a Plain Weave Paper

 Activity: Cut strips of paper in two colours.

 Start weaving by going over and under with one strip at a time until you have a complete
weave.

Lesson 5: Appreciating Plain Paper Weaves

 Activity: Look at your finished weave and those of your classmates.

Talk about the colours and patterns you see and what you like about them.

2.0 Performing and Displaying: Rounds

Lesson 1: What is a Round?

 A round is a type of song where different groups sing the same melody, but start at
different times.
 Two-part round: Two groups singing the same melody but starting at different times.
  Three-part round: Three groups doing the same, with even more layers.

Lesson 2: Identifying a Round Performance

 Activity: Listen to a round and notice how different voices enter at different times.
 Discussion: Talk about how it sounds and how many parts you hear.

Lesson 3: Singing Your Part in a Round

 Posture: Stand up straight and be ready to sing.

 Accuracy of Tune: Sing the correct notes and stay on pitch.
 Clarity of Words: Speak clearly so everyone can understand the words.
 Entries: Start singing at the right time according to your group’s part.
 Keeping to Own Part: Focus on your part and don’t get mixed up with others.

Lesson 4: Describing the Message in a Round

 Activity: After singing a round, talk about what the song is about.
 Discussion: Share what you think the message or story of the round is.

Lesson 5: Enjoying Singing in a Round

 Activity: Sing the round again, focusing on the fun of making music together.
 Discussion: Share what you enjoyed about singing in a round.

2.0 Performing and Displaying: Galloping

Lesson 1: What is Galloping?

 Galloping is a movement that combines a step and a hop.

 It’s like how horses move, hopping from one foot to the other.

Lesson 2: Galloping Forward

 Activity: Practice galloping forward in a straight line.

 Focus on moving smoothly and evenly.

Lesson 3: Galloping Left and Right

 Activity: Gallop to the left and then to the right.

 Exercise: Practice changing directions while maintaining a steady rhythm.

Lesson 4: Galloping in Patterns

  Straight Patterns: Gallop in a straight line.
 Curved Patterns: Gallop in a curved path, like a wide turn.
 Circular Patterns: Gallop in a circle, following a round path.
 Zigzag Patterns: Gallop in a zigzag shape, changing direction quickly.

Lesson 5: Galloping for Agility and Coordination

 Activity: Combine different galloping directions and patterns to improve agility and
coordination.
 Practice moving quickly and smoothly.

Lesson 6: Enjoying Galloping Games

 Activity: Play games that involve galloping, such as races or obstacle courses.
 Discussion: Talk about what makes galloping fun and how it helps with movement skills.

2.0 Performing and Displaying: Sculpture (Toy Assemblage)

Lesson 1: Understanding Toy Assemblage

 Toy Assemblage: Making toys by combining different pieces or materials.

 Activity: Look at examples of toys made from various parts and materials.

Lesson 2: Recognizing Assemblage Toys

 Activity: Identify toys that are made from assembling different items, like toy robots
made from various parts.

Lesson 3: Exploring Tools and Materials

 Tools: Scissors, glue, tape, and any items that can help you combine pieces.
 Materials: Paper, plastic bottles, cardboard, buttons, and other items you can use.

Lesson 4: Making Toys with Different Materials

 Activity: Use materials like paper, plastic, and cardboard to create your own toy.
 Combine parts to make something new, like a toy car or a robot.

Lesson 5: Enjoying Your Toys

 Activity: Play with the toys you made.

 Share your creations with friends and discuss what you like about them.

2.0 Performing and Displaying: Forward Roll and V-Balance

Lesson 1: Understanding the Forward Roll

 Forward Roll: A movement where you roll from a standing position onto your back and
back to your feet.
 Activity: Watch a demonstration of the forward roll and discuss how it’s done.

Lesson 2: Identifying Body Parts for Forward Roll

 Body Parts: Hands, shoulders, and back.

 Activity: Practice using these body parts to help with rolling safely.

Lesson 3: Making Markers for Forward Roll

 Markers: Use mats or soft objects to create a safe area for rolling.
 Activity: Place markers on the floor to guide your rolling path.

Lesson 4: Performing the Forward Roll

 Activity: Practice rolling forward, focusing on using your hands and shoulders to support
the roll.
 Try to roll smoothly and safely.

Lesson 5: Understanding V-Balance

 V-Balance: Balancing on your feet and hands in a V shape, with your body forming a V.
 Activity: Watch a demonstration and practice holding the V shape.

Lesson 6: Identifying Body Parts for V-Balance

 Body Parts: Hands, feet, and core muscles.

 Activity: Practice balancing on your hands and feet, keeping your body in a V shape.

Lesson 7: Performing the V-Balance

 Activity: Hold the V-Balance position for a few seconds, then try again.
 Focus on keeping your body straight and balanced.

Lesson 8: Enjoying Forward Roll and V-Balance

 Activity: Combine forward rolls and V-Balance in a fun routine.

 Discuss how these movements help with flexibility and balance, and enjoy practicing
them.

2.0 Performing and Displaying: Playing String Musical Instruments

Lesson 1: Introduction to String Musical Instruments

  String Instruments: Instruments that make sound by vibrating strings.
 Examples: Fiddles, ground bows, and mouth bows from various Kenyan communities.

Lesson 2: Identifying String Instruments

 Activity: Look at pictures or listen to recordings of string instruments from different

Kenyan communities.
 Discuss how they are used in music and ceremonies.

Lesson 3: Improvising a String Musical Instrument

 Materials: Use items like empty boxes, rubber bands, and sticks to create your own
string instrument.
 Activity: Assemble these materials to make a simple fiddle or bow.

Lesson 4: Playing the Improvised String Instrument

 Activity: Experiment with your homemade instrument. Strum or pluck the strings to
create sounds.
 Practice playing simple tunes or rhythms.

Lesson 5: Appreciating String Instruments

 Activity: Listen to music played on traditional string instruments.

 Discussion: Share what you like about these instruments and how they are used in
Kenyan culture.

2.0 Performing and Displaying: Modelling and Ornament Making

Lesson 1: Understanding Bead Modelling

 Bead Modelling: Making beads from materials like clay or pellets.

 Activity: Look at different kinds of beads and how they are used in ornaments.

Lesson 2: Identifying Modelled Beads

 Activity: Examine beads that have been made and used in various crafts.
 Discussion: Talk about their shapes, sizes, and colors.

Lesson 3: Modelling Beads Using Pellet Technique

 Pellet Technique: Using small pellets of clay or dough to create beads.

 Activity: Roll and shape pellets into beads of different sizes.
Lesson 4: Decorating Beads by Painting

 Activity: Paint your beads using different colors and patterns.

 Discussion: Decide on designs that make your beads look interesting and unique.

Lesson 5: Making a Beaded Ornament

 Activity: String your painted beads to make a necklace, bracelet, or other ornament.
 Creation: Arrange the beads in a pattern you like and use string or wire to put them
together.

Lesson 6: Appreciating Bead Making

 Activity: Look at and discuss various beaded ornaments.

 Discussion: Share what you enjoyed about making beads and how they can be used in
decorations.

3.0 Appreciation: The Kenya National Anthem

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Kenya National Anthem

 Text: Learn the text of the first stanza of the Kenya National Anthem in Kiswahili.
 Activity: Recite the first stanza and discuss its meaning.

Lesson 2: Understanding the Message in the Anthem

 Message: The first stanza of the anthem talks about unity, peace, and patriotism.
 Activity: Discuss what the words of the anthem mean and why they are important for
Kenya.

Lesson 3: Occasions for Hoisting the National Flag

 Occasions: National holidays, school assemblies, visits from heads of state, national
meetings.
 Activity: List and discuss the events when the national flag is raised.

Lesson 4: Performance Etiquette

 Etiquette: Stand up straight, face the flag, and sing with respect.
 Activity: Practice singing the anthem while observing proper etiquette.

Lesson 5: Appreciating the Anthem

 Activity: Reflect on how singing the anthem can foster patriotism and national pride.
 Discussion: Share your thoughts on why it is important to appreciate and respect the
national anthem.
3.0 Appreciation: Water Safety Awareness

Lesson 1: Identifying Water Points and Bodies

 Water Points: Rivers, lakes, ponds, wells, and taps in your locality.
 Activity: Make a list of water sources in your area and mark them on a simple map.

Lesson 2: Understanding Water Dangers

 Dangers: Drowning, contamination, slipping near water bodies.

 Activity: Discuss the risks associated with different water sources and how they can
affect safety.

Lesson 3: Observing Water Safety

 Safety Tips: Always swim with an adult, never play near water unsupervised, and ensure
water sources are clean.
 Activity: Role-play different scenarios to practice safety around water points.

Lesson 4: Appreciating Water Safety

 Activity: Reflect on how staying safe around water is important for life skills and
personal safety.
 Discussion: Share ways you can help others stay safe around water in your community.