📚 Grade 1 Teaching Materials
Complete CBC Resources for Primary School Teachers
About Grade 1 CBC Curriculum
KICD Grade 1 subjects focus on foundational skills through integrated activities within the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). All learning areas are designed to build key competencies like communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy through engaging, play-based activities.
📘 Core Learning Areas in Grade 1
🔤 English Activities
Developing reading readiness, basic writing skills, listening, and speaking through stories, songs, and conversations.
🗣️ Kiswahili Activities
Building oral communication skills, vocabulary, and basic reading in Kenya’s national language through interactive activities.
🔢 Mathematics Activities
Basic numeracy, counting (1-100), addition, subtraction, shape recognition, and measurement through hands-on learning.
🌿 Environmental Activities
Understanding local environment, hygiene practices, nutrition, weather, plants, animals, and community helpers.
🎨 Creative Activities
Art, music, movement, drama, and physical development to enhance creativity and psychomotor skills.
🙏 Religious Education
Christian Religious Education (CRE), Islamic Religious Education (IRE), or Hindu Religious Education (HRE) for moral values.
🎯 Key Competencies Developed
Grade 1 CBC curriculum is designed to develop these essential skills through integrated activities:
Expressing ideas, active listening, and working with peers
Analyzing situations and finding creative solutions
Expressing original ideas through various mediums
Basic technology skills and digital awareness
Building confidence and responsible community participation
📥 Download Grade 1 Resources
Get ready-to-use, CBC-aligned teaching materials for all Grade 1 learning areas.
📅 Term 1 Resources
Available NowTerm 1 materials are ready for immediate download. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year.
📅 Term 2 Resources
In PreparationOur curriculum development team is currently preparing Term 2 materials aligned with CBC requirements.
📅 Term 3 Resources
PlannedTerm 3 resources are scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2026, following the academic calendar progression.
📊 Grade 1 Assessment Tools
Competency-based assessment rubrics, observation checklists, portfolio templates, and progress tracking sheets for monitoring learner development.
📥 Download Assessment Pack📝 Literacy & Numeracy Kits
Phonics cards, number recognition games, reading readiness activities, and manipulatives for hands-on learning in English and Mathematics.
📥 Download Activity Kits