by Kariuki

New Progressive Primary English Activities is a series specially written to provide practical experiences that support the acquisition of language skills for the new competency-based curriculum. Books in the series provide a range of activities that learners will find exciting and motivating. The activities are aimed at the acquisition of the core competence, values. and pertinent and contemporary issues (PCIs). The Learner’s Book ensures coverage of the new competency-based curriculum by providing: • Units that are structured according to strands and sub-strands as outlined in the curriculum. • An integration of the four language skills — listening. speaking. reading and writing. • Real-life situations where learners can apply creativity and critical thinking skills in solving everyday problems • Numerous learner-centered activities through which the learners engage in teamwork and communication. • An application section (At home) that allows learning to take place out of class and at home. • Activities aimed at integrating the use of digital technologies in learning thereby enabling the learners to acquire digital literacy skills.

by Moran

Skills in English is a complete English course developed in line with the Competence-Based Curriculum. The course offers the learners appropriate skills, knowledge, values and attitudes necessary for learning English as a learning area and as a language of communication. The text is presented in a manner that stimulates learning. The course has been prepared after in-depth research. It employs an inquiry-based approach to learning in all activities which equip learners with the necessary competencies. skills and the quest to learn and discover on their own.

The course:

Encourages the use of learning materials from the learner’s immediate environment thus giving the learner an opportunity to learn from what they already know

Has a variety of activities which enable learners to learn and explore

Covers all the outcomes in the syllabus

Has activities which integrate the core competencies. values and pertinent and contemporary issues

Has activities to encourage parental involvement in the learning of the children

Has activities that enable learners to appreciate and improve their community

Has activities which enhance literacy and communication skills.

by OMONDI

Tito hana vidole mikononi. Hata hivyo, ana ndoto ya kufanya kazi ya kuchora na kupaka rangi kama wazazi wake. Siku moja, mwalimu anawaambia wachore wanyama wapendao. Je, Tito atawezaje kuchora bila vidole? Soma hadithi hii ili ujionee jinsi Tito anavyotumia ubunifu kutekeleza malengo yake.

by IHAJI

It is one week to Imani’s birthday. Mother has promised him a BIG birthday surprise. Imani spends a whole week trying to guess the
surprise. Will he guess it right? Join Imani in finding out the surprise.

by Moran

Beginning Movement Activities is a day-to-day fun and learn activity book.

The book is carefully prepared to enable the learners enjoy as they further their competencies, skills and understanding of all the specific learning outcomes in the curriculum design. Peer assessment activities have deliberately been included in the book to enable learners engage in active learning and develop their ability to reflect on what they learn as they learn from others.

This platform is one way of developing numerous competencies and skills through the various activities. With Beginning Movement Activities, it is learning, growing healthy and having fun.

by KLB

Hygiene and Nutrition Activities is a course intended to equip learners with basic knowledge, skills. and attitudes that promote a happy and healthy lifestyle. The learner is empowered to take care of his or her own wellbeing as well as that of others. The learner is sensitized to adopt healthy practices in order to prevent the occurrence of infections associated with poor hygiene and sanitation practices.

This Learner’s Workbook for Grade 1 comprehensively covers the 2017 competency-based curriculum. The learning activities are presented in a simple concise language and in an attractive layout designed to make the workbook learner friendly.

This workbook incorporates Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) as required in the curriculum designs. Some PCIs addressed include education in the following areas: life skills and values, health, and environment.