Grade 1
Grade Overview
About Grade 1
Grade 1 learners build early reading, writing and number skills, settle into Primary routines and explore their world through Environmental and Creative Activities.
Teachers
Lower Primary classes are taught by a class teacher who knows each learner closely, supported by subject teachers for specialised activities.
Curriculum
Learning Areas
Aligned to the KICD Competency-Based Education curriculum designs.
Core Competencies
What Learners Develop
Learning Activities
- Phonics, reading corners and storytelling
- Hands-on number work with counters and shapes
- Environmental walks and hygiene lessons
- Art, music, movement and games
- Group work and show-and-tell
Projects
- Our class reading tree
- Keeping our classroom clean
- Shapes around our school
Assessment Approach
Assessment is continuous and formative: observation, oral questions, projects, portfolios and written tasks. Progress is reported against CBE performance levels — Exceeding, Meeting, Approaching and Below Expectations. National school-based assessments by KNEC are administered at the designated grades.
Clubs & Sports
Co-curricular activities that help Grade 1 learners discover and grow their talents.
Gallery
Grade 1 in Pictures
Parent Resources
How you can support your child in Grade 1.
- Read with your child daily and talk about the stories
- Support projects and take-home activities without doing them for your child
- Check the school calendar and attend parents' meetings and academic clinics
- Keep in touch with the class teacher via the school office or WhatsApp
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