by Idris M. Makokha, Miriam Omar
Islamic Religious Activities is a learning area aimed of equipping the learner with knowledge, skills, competencies and desired attitudes that enhance morals, values and spiritual development This will enable the learner live a morally upright life acceptable in the society. Skillgrow Islamic Religious Activities Pre-Primary 1 Learner’s Workbook has been developed in line with the requirements of the new Competency Based Curriculum Design. The experiences hove been aligned with the thematic integrated approach that is recommended for learners at this level. This Workbook is also mojorly illustrated to enliven the content with the text following the design closely. Skiligrow Islamic Religious Activities Pre-Primory 1 Learner’s Workbook has employed a learner-centered approach where all experiences ore centred on the child’s interests, knowledge and application to real life situations in line with the Life Approach Method of teaching Islamic Religious Activities. Learners encounter different situations and gain experience from what happens around them. Therefore, every lesson has something to draw from learner’s day-to-day activities. This Workbook has numerous practical activities to enable the learner to practise doing on their own either in school or at home. The simple exercises like drawing, colouring, matching, joining dots, singing anashids, reciting and-memorising verses of the Qur’an are integrated within the lessons so as to enhance active participation and enjoyment by the learner.

by Okeyo, Mwebi
About this Teacher’s Guide This Teacher’s Guide has been developed to facilitate the teacher while implementing the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC).The Teacher’s Guide will assist the teacher to come up with interesting and appropriate activities to achieve the specific learning outcomes, develop core competencies, integrate key inquiry questions and nurture desirable values.The teacher is also guided on how the activities will empower learners to effectively address issues and challenges in their day to day life. In addition, the guide also makes cross reference to the learners’ workbook that accompanies the Teacher’s Guide.The guide aims at providing guidance to the teacher in developing activities for learners and stimulating discussions among the learners. It is always advisable that the teacher prepares adequately for the learning experiences well in advance.A number of learning experiences that the learners could engage in have been suggested.The teacher is not limited to the activities and pictures in the Teacher’s Guide and learner’s workbook but can generate more activities and pictures from examples given.

by Dreamland
Numbers 1-20 chart – serves as aid in education and creates a visual impact on the minds of the children.