Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 30
Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 20

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

-Count numbers backwards from 30
-Identify preceding numbers
-Appreciate backward counting in daily activities
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, count numbers backwards from 30
-Use number cards to practice counting backwards
-Play games involving backward counting
-

How can we count backwards from 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 34
-Number cards 1-30
-Counters
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 46
Number charts with missing numbers
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 50
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (1)

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
-

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
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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

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
-

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
-

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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 a 2-digit number (up to 20) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Develop interest in adding larger numbers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Use number cards to practice addition
-Solve simple addition problems
-

How can we add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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
-

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
-

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
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

-Add a 2-digit number (41-50) 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
-

How can we add a 2-digit number (41-50) to a 1-digit number?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 73
Number line drawn on floor
Number line charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

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)

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
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 77

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 40
-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 40
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns up to 40?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns (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
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns (2)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (1)

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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

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

What addition patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 84
Addition problem cards
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 93
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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 10
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop 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 10?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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 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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (2)

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
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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

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

-Create addition word problems
-Solve addition problems created by peers
-Show interest in creating and solving addition problems
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Create simple addition word problems in pairs
-Share problems with other pairs to solve
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we create our own addition problems?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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:

-Use digital devices to practice addition (if available)
-Solve addition problems with various strategies
-Appreciate technology in learning addition
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use digital devices to practice addition
-Create and solve addition problems with peers
-Discuss different strategies for addition
-

How can technology help us learn addition?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (1)
Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (2)

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

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

-In pairs, use a stick to measure one side of the window
-Use a pencil to measure the same length
-Compare measurements with other groups
-

What can be used to measure the length of objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 117
-Sticks
-Pencils
-Objects to measure
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 118
Pens

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using hand-spans

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

-Measure length using hand-spans
-Record measurements using hand-spans
-Show interest in measuring using hand-spans
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, use a hand-span to measure the length of the teacher's table
-Measure various objects using hand-spans
-Record and compare measurements with other groups
-

How many hand-spans long are different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 119
-Objects to measure
-Recording sheets
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using steps
Length - Using and comparing non-standard units

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

-Measure distances using steps
-Record measurements using steps
-Develop interest in measuring using steps
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, use steps to measure the length of the classroom
-Measure the distance in steps from the classroom to the flag post
-Record measurements in a table
-Discuss and share with other groups
-

How many steps long are different distances?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 120
-Recording sheets
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 121
Various measuring units
Objects to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Applying length measurement to real-life situations
Mass - Comparing mass - Heavier than

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

-Apply length measurement in real-life situations
-Measure objects in the environment
-Appreciate the use of length measurement in daily life
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss real-life situations where length measurement is used
-Measure various objects in the school environment
-Record and share findings
-

Where do we use length measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 122
-Objects in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 124
Objects of different mass
Balance scales

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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
-

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
-

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
-
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)

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
-

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (2)

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

-Measure mass using various non-standard units
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring mass
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Measure the mass of various objects using different non-standard units
-Record measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
-

How many bottle tops or stones does it take to balance different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 129
-Bottle tops, stones, beans
-Objects to measure
-Balance scales
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Using and comparing non-standard units for mass
Mass - Applying mass measurement to real-life situations

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
-

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
-

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
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 131
Objects in the environment
Nonstandard measuring units

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Playing games involving mass
Capacity - Comparing capacity - More than

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

-Play games involving mass
-Follow rules in mass games
-Show interest in mass activities
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Play games involving mass using digital devices (if available)
-Play simple mass guessing games
-Take turns in mass comparison games
-

How can we use games to learn about mass?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 132
-Digital devices (if available)
-Objects for mass games
-Balance scales
-
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

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
-

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
-

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
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 143
Containers of different and same capacity

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

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 capacity using "more than," "less than," or "same as"
-Write appropriate comparison statements
-Develop interest in comparing capacity
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Compare various containers and identify which holds more, less, or the same
-Write "more than," "less than," or "same as" to complete sentences
-Practice comparing capacity of containers in the classroom
-

Which containers hold more than, less than, or same as others?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 144
-Various containers to compare
-Water
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 145
Small containers
Basins

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (2)

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
-

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
-

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
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Using and comparing non-standard units for capacity
Capacity - Applying capacity measurement to real-life situations

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

-Measure containers using different non-standard units
-Compare measurements using different units
-Show interest in measuring capacity
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Measure the capacity of the same container using different non-standard units (cups, spoons, bottle caps)
-Record the measurements
-Discuss why measurements differ when using different units
-

Why do we get different measurements when using different containers to measure capacity?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 147
-Various measuring units
-Containers to measure
-Water
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 148
Containers in the environment
Nonstandard measuring units

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

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:

-Identify ways to re-use containers
-Re-use empty containers for keeping items
-Appreciate the importance of re-using containers
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, discuss and re-use containers of different capacity at home and school to keep items
-Share ideas on how to re-use different containers
-Create a display of re-used containers
-

How can we re-use empty containers?

-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
Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Days of the week
Time - Activities on different days of the week

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
-

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
-

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Months of the year (1)
Time - Months of the year (2)

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

-Identify months of the year
-Name months of the year in sequence
-Show interest in learning months of the year
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, sing songs/rhymes related to the months of the year
-Tell and write months of the year in sequence
-Discuss the current month and the next month
-

What are the months of the year and how do they follow each other?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 155
-Chart showing months of the year
-Songs/rhymes about months of the year
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 156
Calendar
Chart showing months and seasons

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Events and celebrations in different months

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

-Identify events and celebrations in different months
-Relate months to various events
-Show interest in events in different months
-

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss special events and celebrations that occur in different months
-Create a chart showing events in different months
-Share personal experiences of celebrations
-

What special events happen in different months of the year?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 157
-Calendar
-Pictures of celebrations
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

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

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
-

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
-

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

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:

-Count Kenyan currency coins one at a time
-Tell the value of different coins
-Show interest in counting coins
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs/groups, tell how many coins of sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40 by counting
-Count combinations of different coins
-Practice identifying and counting coins
-

How do we count different Kenyan currency coins?

-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 assignments -

Measurement

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:

-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
-

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
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 164
Pictures showing use of money
Kenyan currency coins and notes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

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
-

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
-

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
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 169
Sticks
Drawing materials
Paper

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

Lines - Identifying 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
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Geometry

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

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

-Draw curved lines on different surfaces
-Follow patterns to draw curved lines
-Develop interest in drawing curved lines
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Practice drawing curved lines on the ground and in their books
-Create patterns using curved lines
-Draw curved lines of different sizes
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How can we draw curved lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 171
-Drawing materials
-Paper
-Pattern examples
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 172
Objects with straight and curved lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

Lines - Recognizing lines in real objects
Shapes - Identifying rectangles

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
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 178
Rectangular objects
Cutouts of rectangles
Pictures showing rectangles

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

Shapes - Identifying triangles
Shapes - Identifying circles

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

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

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

-Differentiate between rectangles, triangles, and circles
-Sort objects according to their shapes
-Develop interest in comparing shapes
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-Compare the properties of rectangles, triangles, and circles
-Sort objects according to their shapes
-Match shapes to corresponding objects in the environment
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How are rectangles, triangles, and circles different from each other?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 181
-Objects of different shapes
-Cut-outs of different shapes
-Shape sorting cards
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 182
Drawing materials
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Geometry

Shapes - Making patterns with shapes (2)

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

-Make colorful patterns with shapes
-Share pattern ideas with others
-Appreciate the beauty of patterns in different fabrics
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In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups, make patterns, color them and share with other groups
-Create patterns similar to those found in fabrics
-Discuss patterns observed in different fabrics and decorations
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How can we use shapes to create beautiful patterns?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 183
-Cut-outs of different shapes
-Coloring materials
-Fabric samples with patterns
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -