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 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, 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

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, 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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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:

-Identify objects with the same shape
-Match objects according to shape
-Develop interest in shape matching activities
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-In groups, pair objects that match by shape
-Use letters to pair objects of the same shape
-Discuss how shapes are important in daily life
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How can we match objects by their shapes?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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, compare sizes of objects
-Use letters to arrange objects from smallest to biggest
-Practice ordering objects of different sizes
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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 - Counting in ones up to 20

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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-Complete given patterns
-Make different patterns using bottle tops and pencils
-Create patterns using available materials
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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. 14
Pictures of objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 30
Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 50

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 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. 18
Stones
Buttons
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Classification of objects
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 20

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

-Classify objects by multiple attributes
-Sort objects by both color and size
-Show interest in classification activities
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-In groups, collect and classify objects by multiple attributes
-Sort objects by both color and size
-Discuss real-life examples of classification
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How can we classify objects in different ways?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 19
-Objects of different colors and sizes
-Sorting trays
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
Number cards 120
Counters
Number charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting by 2's up to 20
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 30
Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 40

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

-Count by 2's up to 20
-Identify even numbers up to 20
-Develop interest in skip counting
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-In pairs/groups, count by 2's up to 20 using concrete objects
-Practice skip counting using body parts
-Play games involving counting by 2's
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How can we count by 2's up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 28
-Counters arranged in pairs
-Number cards
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 29
Number cards 130
Counters
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
Number cards 140
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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 50
-Read numbers 1 to 50
-Show interest in counting to 50
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-Take turns in counting numbers forward up to 50
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 50
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 50
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How can we count forward up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 31
-Number cards 1-50
-Counters
-Number charts
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 32
Number cards 110

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

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 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)

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 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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (21-30)
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:

-Represent numbers 21 to 30 using objects
-Count specific quantities of objects
-Show interest in representing larger numbers
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-In pairs/groups, play games representing numbers 21 to 30 using objects
-Draw pictures to represent numbers
-Match numbers to sets of objects
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How can we show numbers 21 to 30 using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 37
-Counters
-Number cards
-Drawing materials
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 38
Writing materials
Number charts
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 39
Writing materials
Number charts

-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

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
-

-Practice reading numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 21 to 30 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

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
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 41

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 5 in words

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

-Read numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Write numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Appreciate reading and writing larger numbers
-

-Practice reading numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 41 to 50 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 41 to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 42
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 43
Number word cards
Flash cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 6 to 10 in words
-Write numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Develop interest in reading and writing number words
-

-Practice reading numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Practice writing numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Match number words with symbols and quantities
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How do we read and write numbers 6 to 10 in words?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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
-

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

Addition - Modeling addition by putting together
Addition - Using "+" and "=" signs

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

-Model addition as putting objects together
-Count objects to find the total
-Show interest in addition activities
-

-In pairs/groups, safely put two groups of objects together
-Count the total number of objects after combining
-Discuss real-life situations where addition is used
-

How can we add objects together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 60
-Counters
-Objects for counting
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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)

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
-

-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 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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 3 single digit numbers with sum up to 10
-Write addition statements with 3 addends
-Show interest in addition of multiple numbers
-

-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 together?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

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
-

-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
-

-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
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Adding using counters (1)
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
-

-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. 73
Number line drawn on floor
Number line charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Addition using number line (2)
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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-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. 76
Number pattern charts
Number cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (3)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (4)
Addition - Creating number patterns (1)

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 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
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 80
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 50
-Extend addition patterns
-Develop interest in creating number patterns
-

-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. 82
Addition board games

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Playing games involving addition (2)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (1)

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
-

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Modeling subtraction as 'taking away'
Subtraction - Using '-' and '=' signs

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

-Model subtraction as 'taking away'
-Count the remaining objects
-Show interest in subtraction activities
-

-In pairs/groups, model subtraction using concrete objects
-Count the objects before and after taking away
-Discuss real-life situations where subtraction is used
-

How can we show subtraction by taking away?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
-Counters
-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 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 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)

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
-

-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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

-Subtract numbers using counters
-Count the remaining counters
-Develop interest in using counters for subtraction
-

-Use counters to model subtraction
-Count the remaining counters after taking away
-Write subtraction statements based on the counters used
-

How can we use counters to subtract numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 100
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 101
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 102
Number line drawn on floor
Number line charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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
-

-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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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 50
-Complete subtraction patterns
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 50
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete subtraction patterns
-

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

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

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

-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
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
Addition problem cards
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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
-

-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
-

-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 - Comparing length - Longer than
Length - Comparing length - Shorter than

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

-Compare the length of two objects
-Identify objects which are longer than others
-Show interest in comparing lengths
-

-In pairs, get a pencil and a stick to compare their lengths
-Identify which one is longer
-Use other items to compare lengths
-

How do you compare the length of two objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 113
-Sticks
-Pencils
-Rulers
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 114
Pens
Spoons

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Comparing length - Same as
Length - Comparing length of various objects
Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (1)

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

-Compare the length of two objects
-Identify objects which are the same length
-Show interest in comparing lengths
-

-In pairs, get two new rulers to compare their lengths
-Identify objects that are of the same length
-Complete sentences using "same as"
-

How can we find objects that are of the same length?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 115
-Rulers
-Pencils of same length
-Pens of same length
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 116
Various objects to compare
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 117
Sticks
Pencils
Objects to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (2)
Length - Measuring length using hand-spans

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

-Measure length using pens and sticks
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring length
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-Use Biro pen and stick to measure length of blackboard ruler, table, chalkboard, newspaper, door and window
-Record the measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
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How many pens or sticks long are different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 118
-Pens
-Sticks
-Objects to measure
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 119
Recording sheets

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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
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-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
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How many steps long are different distances?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 120
-Recording sheets
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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
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-Discuss real-life situations where length measurement is used
-Measure various objects in the school environment
-Record and share findings
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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
Mass - Comparing mass of various objects

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 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
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 127
Various objects to compare

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

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:

-Measure mass using arbitrary units
-Compare measurements using the same unit
-Show interest in measuring mass
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-In groups, use an identified empty container of known mass to measure the mass of other objects
-Measure the mass of beans, maize, or flour
-Record measurements and share with other groups
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How can we measure the mass of objects using non-standard units?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

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
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-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

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

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 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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

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
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-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
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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
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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
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-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
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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
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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
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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-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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-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)

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 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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Counting Kenyan currency coins
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:

-Count Kenyan currency coins one at a time
-Tell the value of different coins
-Show interest in counting coins
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-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
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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
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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
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 -