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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to use
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching objects
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by shape

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

-Identify objects used together
-Group objects according to their use
-Appreciate the relationship between objects and their uses
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, look at objects and identify those used together
-Use letters to show objects used together
-Match objects that are used together
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How can we identify objects that are used together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 4
-Common household items
-School supplies
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 5
Pairs of identical objects
Pictures of similar objects
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 6
Objects of different shapes
Shape cutouts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by texture
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from smallest to biggest
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from biggest to smallest

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

-Identify objects with same texture
-Match objects according to texture
-Show interest in exploring different textures
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups or pairs, pair objects that have the same texture
-Identify objects with rough texture
-Identify objects with smooth texture
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How can we find objects with the same texture?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 7
-Objects with different textures
-Fabric samples
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 8
Objects of different sizes
Pictures showing size sequence
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 9
Objects of different sizes
Plastic bottles of different sizes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Creating patterns with objects
Pre-Number Activities - Creating different patterns

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

-Identify patterns of objects
-Create patterns using different objects
-Show interest in pattern activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Observe and identify patterns made with pencils
-Make patterns using pencils and bottle tops
-Create patterns using bean seeds and maize seeds
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How can we create different patterns using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 10
-Pencils of different colors
-Bottle tops
-Bean and maize seeds
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 11
Counters
Pencils

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Making patterns with buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting pencils
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 20

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

-Identify patterns with buttons
-Create patterns using buttons
-Show interest in creating patterns
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Observe patterns made with buttons
-Make patterns using buttons of different sizes and colors
-Create two different patterns using given items
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How many different patterns can you make with buttons?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 12
-Buttons of different sizes and colors
-Other pattern-making materials
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 13
Pencils
Counters
Objects for counting
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 14
Counters
Pictures of objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

-Count numbers in ones up to 30
-Count objects up to 30
-Show interest in counting larger numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, clap as they count up to 30
-In groups, skip a rope as they count up to 30
-Count and say the number of oranges
-Count and say the number of circles
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How can we count objects up to 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 15
-Pictures with objects to count
-Counters
-Skipping rope
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 16
Pictures of sweets and sticks
Actual counting sticks
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 17
Pictures of ants and buttons
Actual buttons for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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 numbers in ones up to 50
-Count objects up to 50
-Appreciate counting in daily life activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups of three, count stones in turns up to 50
-Count and say the number of buttons
-Practice counting daily objects up to 50
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How can we count objects up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 18
-Stones
-Buttons
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 19
Objects of different colors and sizes
Sorting trays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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How can we count backwards from 20?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (1-10)
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (11-20)
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (21-30)

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

-Represent numbers 1 to 10 using objects
-Count specific quantities of objects
-Show interest in using objects to represent numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, play games representing numbers 1 to 10 using objects
-Draw pictures to represent numbers
-Match numbers to sets of objects
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How can we show numbers using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 35
-Counters
-Number cards
-Drawing materials
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 36
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 37

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols

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

-Read numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Write numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Develop interest in reading and writing numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice reading numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 1 to 10?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 38
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 39

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 21 to 30 in symbols
-Write numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Develop interest in reading and writing larger numbers
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice reading numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
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How do we read and write numbers 21 to 30?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

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
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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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 50
Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 20
Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 50

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

-Create patterns with numbers up to 50
-Extend number patterns
-Appreciate number patterns in daily life
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In groups, learners are guided to:

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

What number patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 48
-Number cards
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 49
Counters
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 50

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Playing number games
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using base ten materials
Addition - Modeling addition by putting together

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

-Play games involving whole numbers up to 50
-Follow rules in number games
-Appreciate numbers through play activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Play games involving whole numbers using digital devices
-Play traditional number games
-Create simple number games and share with peers
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How can we use games to learn about numbers?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Using "+" and "=" signs
Addition - Adding single digit numbers (1)

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

-Use "+" sign to show addition
-Use "=" sign to show equality
-Develop interest in writing addition statements
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use "+" and "=" signs in writing addition statements
-Practice writing addition sentences with symbols
-Match addition sentences with corresponding pictures
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How do we write addition statements using "+" and "=" signs?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 61
-Number cards
-Addition symbol cards
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
Counters
Addition charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

-Add 2 single digit numbers with sum up to 10
-Write addition statements correctly
-Develop interest in addition activities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add 2 single digit numbers by counting on
-Use counters to add numbers
-Practice writing addition statements
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How can we add numbers with sum up to 10?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 63
-Counters
-Number cards
-Addition charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

-Add 3 single digit numbers with sum up to 20
-Write addition statements with 3 addends
-Show 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 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 66
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
Place value charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68
Place value charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 (31-40) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Develop interest in addition of larger numbers
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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 (31-40) to a 1-digit number?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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)

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
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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

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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

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

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 76
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 77
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 78

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (4)
Addition - Creating number patterns (1)
Addition - Creating number patterns (2)

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

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 50
-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 50
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 79
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 80
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Playing games involving addition (1)
Addition - Playing games involving addition (2)

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

-Play games involving addition with numbers up to 20
-Follow rules in addition games
-Show interest in learning addition through games
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Play simple addition board games
-Take turns in addition games
-Practice mental addition through games
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How can we use games to practice addition?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 82
-Addition board games
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 83
Digital devices (if available)
Addition game cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Solving addition story problems (1)
Subtraction - Modeling subtraction as 'taking away'
Subtraction - Using '-' and '=' signs

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

-Solve simple addition word problems
-Write addition sentences for word problems
-Show interest in solving addition problems
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Listen to simple addition word problems
-Identify the numbers to add in the problems
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
-

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

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 84
-Addition problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
Objects for counting
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 92
Number cards
Subtraction symbol cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (1)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (2)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (3)

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

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 5
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction exercises
-

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 5?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 93
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 94
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 95

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 20
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

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 20?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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)

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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

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

-Subtract small numbers using a number line
-Write correct subtraction statements
-Show interest in using number line for subtraction
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use a number line to subtract 5-2
-Use a number line to subtract 7-3
-Use a number line to subtract various combinations
-

How can we subtract different numbers using a number line?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 103
-Number line charts
-Drawing of number lines
-
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
Number pattern charts
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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

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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

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

What subtraction patterns can we create?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 106
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 107
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 108
Subtraction board games

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (2)
Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (1)

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

-Play games involving subtraction with larger numbers
-Follow rules in subtraction games
-Develop interest in subtraction games with larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Play games involving subtraction using digital devices (if available)
-Create simple subtraction games in groups
-Practice mental subtraction through games
-

How can games help us with subtraction of larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 109
-Digital devices (if available)
-Subtraction game cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 110
Subtraction problem cards
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Listen to addition word problems with larger numbers
-Identify the numbers to add in the problems
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve addition problems with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
-Addition problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 86
Pictures for problem creation
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 111
Subtraction problem cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers
Measurement

Addition - Creating and solving addition problems using technology
Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (3)
Mass - Comparing mass - Heavier than

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

-Use digital devices to practice addition (if available)
-Solve addition problems with various strategies
-Appreciate technology in learning addition
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use digital devices to practice addition
-Create and solve addition problems with peers
-Discuss different strategies for addition
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How can technology help us learn addition?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 87
-Digital devices (if available)
-Counters
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 112
Pictures for problem creation
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 124
Objects of different mass
Balance scales

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

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 lighter than others
-Develop interest in comparing mass
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, collect safe objects of different mass
-Compare objects to identify which is lighter
-Use "lighter than" to make comparison statements
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How can you tell if an object is lighter than another?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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
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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
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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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - More than
Capacity - Comparing capacity - Less than

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

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers which hold more than others
-Show 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 more
-Use "more than" to make comparison statements
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How can you compare the capacity of two containers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 141
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 142

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - Same as
Capacity - Comparing capacity of various containers
Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (1)

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

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers with the same capacity
-Show interest in comparing capacity
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, collect containers that might have same capacity
-Fill containers with water to find those with same capacity
-Use "same as" to make comparison statements
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How can we find containers that have the same capacity?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 143
-Containers of different and same capacity
-Water
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 144
Various containers to compare
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 145
Small containers
Basins

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

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 various non-standard units
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring capacity
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Measure the capacity of various containers using different non-standard units
-Record measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
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How many cups or spoons of water do different containers hold?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

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
-
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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Identifying Kenyan currency coins
Money - Identifying Kenyan currency note (sh.50)
Money - Counting Kenyan currency coins

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

-Identify Kenyan currency coins
-Sort coins according to their value
-Show interest in learning about coins
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, recognize and sort out different Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40) according to their value
-Identify features of different coins
-Match coins to their values
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How can you identify Kenyan currency coins?

-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
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 160
Kenyan sh.50 note
Chart showing the sh.50 note
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 161
Kenyan currency coins
Chart showing coin values

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Buying items from a model shop (1)
Money - Buying items from a model shop (2)
Money - Importance of money in daily life

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

-Identify prices of items in a model shop
-Use money to buy items
-Develop interest in shopping activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the price of items in the model classroom shop up to sh.50
-Practice identifying items and their prices
-Role play buying items from the shop
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How do we use money to buy items?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 162
-Model classroom shop
-Items with price tags
-Play money
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 163
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 164
Pictures showing use of money
Kenyan currency coins and notes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

Lines - Identifying straight lines
Lines - Drawing straight lines

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

-Identify straight lines in different situations
-Form straight lines using body positions
-Show interest in identifying straight lines
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Stand behind one another facing the same side and identify what they have formed as a straight line
-Identify straight lines in classroom objects
-Discuss examples of straight lines in the environment
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How do you make a straight line?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 168
-Classroom objects with straight lines
-Pictures showing straight lines
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 169
Sticks
Drawing materials
Paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Identifying curved lines
Lines - Drawing curved lines
Lines - Comparing straight and curved lines

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

-Identify curved lines in different situations
-Form curved lines using body positions
-Show interest in identifying curved lines
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, form a semicircle, draw a line around it and identify the line drawn as a curved line
-Identify curved lines in classroom objects
-Discuss examples of curved lines in the environment
-

What is a curved line and where can we find curved lines?

-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
Drawing materials
Paper
Pattern examples
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 172
Objects with straight and curved lines
Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Recognizing lines in real objects
Shapes - Identifying rectangles
Shapes - Identifying triangles

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

-Recognize straight and curved lines from real objects
-Identify lines in the environment
-Appreciate the presence of lines in everyday objects
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, observe and identify lines from different objects in the environment
-Classify objects based on the types of lines they have
-Draw objects from the environment showing their lines
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Where can we find straight and curved lines in our environment?

-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
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 179
Triangular objects
Cutouts of triangles
Pictures showing triangles

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

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 circles in objects from the environment
-Recognize the properties of circles
-Show interest in identifying circles
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, use safe objects from the environment to recognize circles
-Identify circles in classroom objects
-Discuss the properties of circles (round, no corners)
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What shapes are circles and where can we find them?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 180
-Circular objects
-Cut-outs of circles
-Pictures showing circles
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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 assignments -