Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to colour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Sort objects according to colour
-Group objects of the same colour
-Show interest in sorting and grouping objects
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, sort and group objects according to colour
-Use letters to sort and group objects according to colour
-Discuss the importance of sorting and grouping objects in daily life
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How can we group objects according to their colours?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 1
-Counters of different colours
-Bottle tops
-Colored pictures
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to size
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to texture
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to use

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare objects according to size
-Group objects as big or small
-Show interest in comparing objects according to size
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, compare objects according to size
-Point out and show small objects
-Point out and show big objects
-Write 'big' or 'small' to describe objects
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How can we compare objects according to size?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 2
-Objects of different sizes
-Bottles
-Books
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 3
Objects with different textures
Rough and smooth surfaces
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 4
Common household items
School supplies

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching objects
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by shape
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by texture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Pair same objects together
-Match objects that are the same
-Show interest in pairing and matching activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, match same objects
-Identify objects that are the same
-Use letters to indicate objects that are the same
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How do we pair objects that are the same?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 5
-Pairs of identical objects
-Pictures of similar objects
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 6
Objects of different shapes
Shape cutouts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 7
Objects with different textures
Fabric samples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from smallest to biggest
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from biggest to smallest
Pre-Number Activities - Creating patterns with objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare sizes of objects
-Arrange objects from smallest to biggest
-Appreciate ordering objects in daily activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, compare sizes of objects
-Use letters to arrange objects from smallest to biggest
-Practice ordering objects of different sizes
-

How can we arrange objects from smallest to biggest?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 8
-Objects of different sizes
-Pictures showing size sequence
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 9
Plastic bottles of different sizes
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 10
Pencils of different colors
Bottle tops
Bean and maize seeds

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Creating different patterns
Pre-Number Activities - Making patterns with buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting pencils

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Complete given patterns
-Create unique patterns
-Develop creativity in pattern making
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Complete given patterns
-Make different patterns using bottle tops and pencils
-Create patterns using available materials
-

What makes a good pattern?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 11
-Counters
-Bottle tops
-Pencils
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 12
Buttons of different sizes and colors
Other patternmaking materials
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 13
Objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 20
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 30
Pre-Number Activities - Counting sweets and sticks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers in ones up to 20
-Count specific objects up to 20
-Appreciate counting in daily activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, clap as they count up to 20
-Count and say the number of balls
-Count and say the number of carrots
-Count and say the number of stars
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How can we count objects up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 14
-Counters
-Pictures of objects for counting
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 15
Pictures with objects to count
Skipping rope
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 16
Pictures of sweets and sticks
Actual counting sticks

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting ants and buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 50
Pre-Number Activities - Classification of objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count objects up to 40
-Compare different quantities
-Show interest in counting larger groups
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Count and say the number of ants
-Count and say the number of buttons
-Compare quantities of different objects
-

Which group has more objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 17
-Pictures of ants and buttons
-Actual buttons for counting
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 18
Stones
Buttons
Number charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 19
Objects of different colors and sizes
Sorting trays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 20
Whole Numbers - Counting by 2's up to 20
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 30

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers forward up to 20
-Read numbers 1 to 20
-Show interest in counting forward
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, collect concrete objects for counting activities
-Count by 1's up to 20 starting from any point
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 20
-

How can we count forward up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
-Number cards 1-20
-Counters
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 28
Counters arranged in pairs
Number cards
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 29
Number cards 130

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 40
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 50
Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 10

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers forward up to 40
-Read numbers 1 to 40
-Develop interest in counting larger quantities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Take turns in counting numbers forward up to 40
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 40
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 40
-

How can we count forward up to 40?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
-Number cards 1-40
-Counters
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 31
Number cards 150
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 32
Number cards 110

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 20
Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 30
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (1-10)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count numbers backwards from 20
-Identify preceding numbers
-Show interest in backward counting
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, count numbers backwards from 20
-Use number cards to practice counting backwards
-Play games involving backward counting
-

How can we count backwards from 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 33
-Number cards 1-20
-Counters
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 34
Number cards 130
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 35
Number cards
Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (11-20)
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (21-30)
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Represent numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Count specific quantities of objects
-Develop interest in representing numbers with objects
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, play games representing numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Draw pictures to represent numbers
-Match numbers to sets of objects
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How can we show numbers 11 to 20 using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 36
-Counters
-Number cards
-Drawing materials
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 37
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 38
Writing materials
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 31 to 40 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 41 to 50 in symbols

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Write numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Show interest in reading and writing numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice reading numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 11 to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 39
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 40
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 41
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 42

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 5 in words
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 6 to 10 in words
Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 10

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Write numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Show interest in reading and writing number words
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice reading numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 5 in words
-Match number words with symbols and quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 1 to 5 in words?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 43
-Number word cards
-Writing materials
-Flash cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 44
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 45
Number charts with missing numbers
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 20
Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 20
Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 50

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 20
-Fill in missing numbers in sequences
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Identify and fill in missing numbers in sequences up to 20
-Create number patterns and share with peers
-Play games involving missing numbers
-

How can we find missing numbers in a pattern up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 46
-Number charts with missing numbers
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 47
Number charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 48
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 20
Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 50
Whole Numbers - Playing number games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare numbers up to 20 using more than, less than, or equal to
-Arrange numbers in ascending order
-Show interest in comparing numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use concrete objects to compare quantities
-Practice using 'more than', 'less than', and 'equal to' when comparing numbers
-Arrange number cards in ascending order
-

How can we compare numbers up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 49
-Number cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 50
Number charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 51
Digital devices (if available)
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using base ten materials
Addition - Modeling addition by putting together
Addition - Using "+" and "=" signs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Represent numbers using tens and ones
-Understand place value of tens and ones
-Show interest in place value concepts
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use base ten materials to represent numbers
-Group objects in tens and ones
-Match numbers to their representations in tens and ones
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How can we show numbers using tens and ones?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 52
-Base ten materials
-Bundled sticks
-Place value charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 60
Counters
Objects for counting
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 61
Number cards
Addition symbol cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding single digit numbers (1)
Addition - Adding single digit numbers (2)
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add 2 single digit numbers with sum up to 5
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition exercises
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add 2 single digit numbers by counting on
-Use counters to add numbers
-Practice writing addition statements
-

How can we add numbers with sum up to 5?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
-Counters
-Number cards
-Addition charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 63
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (2)
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (3)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add 3 single digit numbers with sum up to 15
-Write addition statements with 3 addends
-Develop interest in addition of multiple numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add 3 single digit numbers using concrete objects
-Add 3 single digit numbers by counting on
-Practice writing addition statements with 3 addends
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How can we add three numbers with sum up to 15?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 66
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (2)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (3)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (4)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add a 2-digit number (21-30) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition of larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping vertically
-Solve simple addition problems
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How can we add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number vertically?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 69
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding using counters (1)
Addition - Adding using counters (2)
Addition - Addition using number line (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add numbers using counters
-Count the total number of counters
-Develop interest in using counters for addition
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Count four counters and add another six counters
-Count the total number of counters altogether
-Write addition statements based on the counters used
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How can we use counters to add numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 72
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 73
Number line drawn on floor
Number line charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Addition using number line (2)
Addition - Addition using number line (3)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add small numbers using a number line
-Write correct addition statements
-Show interest in using number line for addition
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use a number line to add 2+2
-Use a number line to add 1+2
-Use a number line to add 3+1
-Use a number line to add 3+2
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How can we add different numbers using a number line?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 74
-Number line charts
-Drawing of number lines
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 76
Number pattern charts
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (3)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (4)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 30
-Complete addition patterns
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving addition with numbers up to 30
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns up to 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 77
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 78
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 79

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns (1)
Addition - Creating number patterns (2)
Addition - Playing games involving addition (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create patterns involving addition with numbers up to 20
-Extend addition patterns
-Show interest in creating number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, create addition patterns with numbers up to 20
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given addition patterns
-

What addition patterns can we create?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 80
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 82
Addition board games

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Playing games involving addition (2)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (1)
Subtraction - Modeling subtraction as 'taking away'

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Play games involving addition with larger numbers
-Follow rules in addition games
-Develop interest in addition games with larger numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Play games involving addition using digital devices (if available)
-Create simple addition games in groups
-Practice mental addition through games
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How can games help us with addition of larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 83
-Digital devices (if available)
-Addition game cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 84
Addition problem cards
Counters
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
Counters
Objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Using '-' and '=' signs
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (1)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use '-' sign to show subtraction
-Use '=' sign to show equality
-Develop interest in writing subtraction statements
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use '-' and '=' signs in writing subtraction sentences
-Practice writing subtraction statements with symbols
-Match subtraction sentences with corresponding pictures
-

How do we write subtraction statements using "-" and "=" signs?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 92
-Number cards
-Subtraction symbol cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 93
Counters
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 94
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (3)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (4)
Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 15
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction activities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, subtract by counting backwards
-In pairs/groups, subtract using concrete objects
-Practice writing subtraction statements
-

How can we subtract from numbers up to 15?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 95
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 96
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 97
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (2)
Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (3)
Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (31-40) without regrouping
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use number cards or charts to work out subtraction of a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number
-Perform subtraction horizontally and vertically
-Solve simple subtraction problems
-

How can we subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number vertically?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 98
-Number cards
-Place value charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 99
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 100
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (2)
Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (1)
Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract different numbers using counters
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction activities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use counters to subtract different combinations of numbers
-Count the remaining counters after taking away
-Write subtraction statements based on counters used
-

How can we subtract different numbers using counters?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 101
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 102
Number line drawn on floor
Number line charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 103
Number line charts
Drawing of number lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)
Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)
Subtraction - Creating number patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction up to 20
-Complete subtraction patterns
-Show interest in number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 20
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete subtraction patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in subtraction patterns?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 104
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 105
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 106
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Creating number patterns (2)
Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (1)
Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 50
-Extend subtraction patterns
-Develop interest in creating number patterns
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, create subtraction patterns with numbers up to 50
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given subtraction patterns
-

What subtraction patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 107
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 108
Subtraction board games
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 109
Digital devices (if available)
Subtraction game cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (1)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (2)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve simple subtraction word problems
-Write subtraction sentences for word problems
-Show interest in solving subtraction problems
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Listen to simple subtraction word problems
-Identify the numbers to subtract in the problems
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve subtraction problems from real-life situations?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 110
-Subtraction problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
Addition problem cards
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 86
Pictures for problem creation

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (2)
Addition - Creating and solving addition problems using technology
Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve subtraction word problems with larger numbers
-Write subtraction sentences for word problems
-Develop interest in solving real-life subtraction problems
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Listen to subtraction word problems with larger numbers
-Identify the numbers to subtract in the problems
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve subtraction problems with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 111
-Subtraction problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 87
Digital devices (if available)
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 112
Pictures for problem creation

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass - Heavier than
Mass - Comparing mass - Lighter than
Mass - Comparing mass - Same as

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the mass of objects
-Identify objects which are heavier than others
-Show interest in comparing mass
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, collect safe objects of different mass
-Compare objects to identify which is heavier
-Use "heavier than" to make comparison statements
-

How can you compare the mass of two objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 124
-Objects of different mass
-Balance scales
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 125
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 126
Objects of different and same mass

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass of various objects
Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (1)
Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare mass using "heavier than," "lighter than," or "same as"
-Write appropriate comparison statements
-Develop interest in comparing mass
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Compare various objects and identify which is heavier, lighter, or the same mass
-Write "heavier than," "lighter than," or "same as" to complete sentences
-Practice comparing mass of objects in the classroom
-

Which objects are heavier than, lighter than, or have the same mass as others?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 127
-Various objects to compare
-Balance scales
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 128
Empty containers
Beans, maize, or flour
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 129
Bottle tops, stones, beans
Objects to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Using and comparing non-standard units for mass
Mass - Applying mass measurement to real-life situations
Mass - Playing games involving mass
Capacity - Comparing capacity - More than

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure objects using different non-standard units
-Compare measurements using different units
-Show interest in measuring mass
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Measure the same object using different non-standard units (bottle tops, stones, beans)
-Record the measurements
-Discuss why measurements differ when using different units
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Why do we get different measurements when using different objects to measure mass?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 130
-Various measuring units
-Objects to measure
-Balance scales
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 131
Objects in the environment
Nonstandard measuring units
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 132
Digital devices (if available)
Objects for mass games
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 141
Containers of different sizes
Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - Less than
Capacity - Comparing capacity - Same as
Capacity - Comparing capacity of various containers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers which hold less than others
-Develop interest in comparing capacity
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, collect safe containers of different sizes
-Fill containers with water to compare which holds less
-Use "less than" to make comparison statements
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How can you tell if a container holds less than another?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 142
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 143
Containers of different and same capacity
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 144
Various containers to compare

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (1)
Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (2)
Capacity - Using and comparing non-standard units for capacity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity using arbitrary units
-Compare measurements using the same unit
-Show interest in measuring capacity
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, fill basins with water using different small containers
-Count the number of small containers used to fill the basin
-Compare measurements with other groups
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How can we measure the capacity of containers using non-standard units?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 145
-Small containers
-Basins
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 146
Cups, spoons
Containers to measure
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 147
Various measuring units
Containers to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Applying capacity measurement to real-life situations
Capacity - Re-using containers for different purposes
Capacity - Making containers for specific purposes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply capacity measurement in real-life situations
-Measure containers in the environment
-Appreciate the use of capacity measurement in daily life
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss real-life situations where capacity measurement is used
-Measure capacity of various containers in the school environment
-Record and share findings
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Where do we use capacity measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 148
-Containers in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 149
Empty containers
Items to be kept in containers
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 150
Materials for making containers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Time - Days of the week
Time - Activities on different days of the week
Time - Months of the year (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify days of the week
-Name days of the week in sequence
-Show interest in learning days of the week
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Sing songs/rhymes related to days of the week
-Tell and write days of the week the way they follow each other
-Discuss the current day and the next day
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What are the days of the week and how do they follow each other?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 153
-Chart showing days of the week
-Songs/rhymes about days of the week
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 154
Chart showing activities on different days
Pictures showing different activities
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 155
Chart showing months of the year
Songs/rhymes about months of the year

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Months of the year (2)
Time - Events and celebrations in different months
Money - Identifying Kenyan currency coins

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify months of the year in relation to seasons
-Tell their birth month
-Appreciate the importance of knowing months
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss and tell their birth month
-Relate months to different seasons
-Create a birthday chart showing births in different months
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In which month were you born?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 156
-Calendar
-Chart showing months and seasons
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 157
Pictures of celebrations
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 159
Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40)
Chart showing coins

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Identifying Kenyan currency note (sh.50)
Money - Counting Kenyan currency coins
Money - Buying items from a model shop (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify Kenyan currency note up to sh.50
-Recognize the features of a sh.50 note
-Develop interest in learning about currency notes
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, recognize a sh.50 note and tell its value
-Identify features of the sh.50 note
-Compare coins and the sh.50 note
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How can you identify a Kenyan sh.50 note?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 160
-Kenyan sh.50 note
-Chart showing the sh.50 note
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 161
Kenyan currency coins
Chart showing coin values
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 162
Model classroom shop
Items with price tags
Play money

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement
Geometry

Money - Buying items from a model shop (2)
Money - Importance of money in daily life
Lines - Identifying straight lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use money in buying up to 2 items without balance
-Pay the correct amount for items
-Show interest in buying activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, role play buying up to 2 items from the model classroom shop without balance
-Practice paying the correct amount for items
-Take turns being customer and shopkeeper
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How do we buy two items and pay the correct amount?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 163
-Model classroom shop
-Items with price tags
-Play money
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 164
Pictures showing use of money
Kenyan currency coins and notes
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 168
Classroom objects with straight lines
Pictures showing straight lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Drawing straight lines
Lines - Identifying curved lines
Lines - Drawing curved lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw straight lines on different surfaces
-Join points to form straight lines
-Develop interest in drawing straight lines
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, mark two points on the ground and use a stick to join the two points to make a straight line
-Practice drawing straight lines on the ground and in their books
-Create patterns using straight lines
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How can we draw straight lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 169
-Sticks
-Drawing materials
-Paper
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 170
Classroom objects with curved lines
Pictures showing curved lines
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 171
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

Lines - Comparing straight and curved lines
Lines - Recognizing lines in real objects
Shapes - Identifying rectangles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Differentiate between straight and curved lines
-Identify straight and curved lines in objects
-Show interest in comparing different lines
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Compare straight and curved lines
-Identify and categorize objects with straight and curved lines
-Draw both types of lines and discuss their differences
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What is the difference between straight and curved lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 172
-Objects with straight and curved lines
-Drawing materials
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 173
Real objects from the environment
Pictures of objects with different lines
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 178
Rectangular objects
Cutouts of rectangles
Pictures showing rectangles

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Shapes - Identifying triangles
Shapes - Identifying circles
Shapes - Comparing rectangles, triangles, and circles
Shapes - Making patterns with shapes (1)
Shapes - Making patterns with shapes (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify triangles in objects from the environment
-Recognize the properties of triangles
-Develop interest in identifying triangles
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, use safe objects from the environment to recognize triangles
-Identify triangles in classroom objects
-Discuss the properties of triangles (3 sides, 3 corners)
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What shapes are triangles and where can we find them?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 179
-Triangular objects
-Cut-outs of triangles
-Pictures showing triangles
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 180
Circular objects
Cutouts of circles
Pictures showing circles
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 181
Objects of different shapes
Cutouts of different shapes
Shape sorting cards
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 182
Cutouts of different shapes
Drawing materials
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 183
Cutouts of different shapes
Coloring materials
Fabric samples with patterns

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -