Grade 4 Teaching Materials

Grade 4 CBC Teaching Resources – Lesson Plans & Schemes

Grade 4 CBC Curriculum Overview

The Grade 4 Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya integrates core academic subjects with practical skills development. Focus shifts from lower primary foundational skills to more specialized learning areas with enhanced ICT integration, preparing learners for upper primary education through collaborative, activity-based learning approaches.

📚 Core & Integrated Subjects

🔤 English

Reading comprehension, creative writing, grammar, oral literature, and communication skills development.

🇰🇪 Kiswahili

Language skills, grammar, composition, oral literature, and communication (Kenyan Sign Language option available).

🧮 Mathematics

Numbers, measurements, geometry, data handling, and basic algebra with practical applications.

🔬 Science & Technology

Living things, matter, energy, earth science, and basic technology concepts with experiments.

🗺️ Social Studies

History, geography, citizenship, government, and environmental studies for community awareness.

🎨 Creative Arts

Visual arts, music, drama, and crafts for creative expression and cultural appreciation.

Physical & Health Education

Games, sports, fitness, health education, and safety skills for physical wellbeing.

🙏 Religious Education

CRE, IRE, or HRE focusing on moral values, spiritual growth, and ethical decision-making.

🌾 Agriculture

Basic farming practices, crop production, animal husbandry, and environmental conservation.

🏠 Home Science

Nutrition, home management, childcare, and practical life skills for daily living.

💻 ICT Integration

Computer basics, digital literacy, coding fundamentals, and technology applications across subjects.

🗣️ Indigenous Languages

Mother tongue preservation and development of local language communication skills.

🎯 CBC Learning Approach

  • Competency-Based: Focus on practical skills rather than rote memorization
  • ICT Integration: Digital literacy across all learning areas
  • Collaborative Learning: Group activities and peer learning
  • Practical Application: Real-life problem solving and projects
  • Holistic Development: Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth
  • Continuous Assessment: Ongoing evaluation of competencies
  • Learner-Centered: Activities tailored to individual learning paces

📥 Download Grade 4 Resources

Complete CBC-aligned teaching materials for all Grade 4 subjects. Ready-to-use and printable.

📅 Term 1 Resources

Available Now

Term 1 materials are ready for immediate download. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year.

📅 Term 2 Resources

In Preparation
📋 Schemes of Work Term 2 – Available by January 2026
📚 Lesson Plans Term 2 – Available by January 2026
📖 Revision Materials Term 2 – Available by January 2026

Our curriculum development team is currently preparing Term 2 materials aligned with CBC requirements.

📅 Term 3 Resources

Planned
📋 Schemes of Work Term 3 – Available by April 2026
📚 Lesson Plans Term 3 – Available by April 2026
📖 Revision Materials Term 3 – Available by April 2026

Term 3 resources are scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2026, following the academic calendar progression.

📊 Grade 4 Assessment Tools

Competency assessment rubrics, progress trackers, termly exams, and project evaluation forms aligned with CBC requirements.

📥 Download Assessment Pack (2.1 MB)

💻 ICT Integration Guide

Digital lesson plans, computer activity worksheets, and technology integration strategies for all Grade 4 subjects.

📥 Download ICT Resources (1.7 MB)

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