Performance and Display

Turning - Different directions of turning
Turning - Different directions of turning
Turning - Making patterns with turning
Turning - Making patterns with turning
Turning - Decorating fabric for costumes
Turning - Decorating fabric for costumes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify the different directions of performing turning through practice 
- Show interest in turning as a basic skill for body coordination
 
- Perform turning in different directions for body coordination 
- Show interest in turning as a basic skill for body coordination

- In groups, take turns to talk about various directions of turning (left, right, half, combination, full) 
- Individually perform turning in different directions (left, right, half, combination, full)
- In groups, perform turning in different directions (left, right, half, combination, full) and pathways (line, circular, curved, zigzag) 
- Individually practice turning for enjoyment

Why is turning an important skill for any player?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 32 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 32 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 33 
- Audio recordings of action songs
- Digital resources 
- Samples of decorated fabric
- Small pieces of fabric 
- Printing materials

- Observation  - Oral questions
- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Turning - Making simple costumes
Turning - Performance with costumes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Make simple costumes to be used while turning in different directions 
- Show creativity in making costumes

- Collect appropriate materials for making costumes for turning activities 
- Make simple costumes to be used while turning in different directions

Why is turning an important skill for any player?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 33 
- Materials for making costumes 
- Digital resources
- Costume materials 
- Open space
- Costumes 
- Open space 
- Audio recordings of action songs

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Turning - Performance with costumes
Turning - Group turning activity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform turning in different directions using costumes 
- Appreciate turning as a basic skill for body coordination

- In groups, perform turning in different directions while wearing costumes 
- Discuss how costumes enhance the performance

Why is turning an important skill for any player?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 33 
- Costumes 
- Open space
- Open space 
- Audio recordings of action songs

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Turning - Safety in turning
Turning - Combining turns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Observe safety while performing turning activities 
- Show responsibility during turning activities

- Discuss safety measures during turning activities 
- Practice safe turning in different directions

Why is turning an important skill for any player?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 34 
- Open space 
- Safety guidelines
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Turning - Pattern formation with turns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create patterns using different turning directions 
- Show creativity in pattern formation with turns

- In groups, create patterns through turning in different directions 
- Display and discuss their pattern formations

Why is turning an important skill for any player?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 34 
- Open space 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Turning - Group performance
Turning - Final performance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform turning in groups with coordinated movements 
- Show teamwork during group turning activities

- In groups, perform synchronized turning in different directions 
- Sing action songs while performing turning in groups

Why is turning an important skill for any player?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 34 
- Open space 
- Audio recordings of action songs
- Costumes 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

African Style Singing Game - Ornaments and props
African Style Singing Game - Making ornaments
African Style Singing Game - Making props
African Style Singing Game - Learning songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify ornaments and props for use while performing a singing game 
- Show interest in ornaments and props used in singing games
 
- Make props for performing the singing game 
- Show creativity in making props for singing games

- In groups, watch a live or recorded performance of singing game in African style and talk about costumes, props, musical instruments, and body movements used 
- Discuss the importance of ornaments and props in singing games
- In groups make props for performing the singing game 
- Display and discuss their props

Which game songs are used in an African style singing game?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 49 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings of African style singing games
- Locally available materials 
- Reference materials
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 50 
- Materials for making ornaments 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 50 
- Materials for making props 
- Reference materials
- Audio recordings of African style singing games 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions
- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

African Style Singing Game - Body movements
African Style Singing Game - Line formations
African Style Singing Game - Performance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Make a variety of body movements while performing the African style singing game 
- Show coordination in body movements

- In groups, make a variety of body movements while performing the African style singing game using appropriate and varied props and costumes (walking, swinging, swaying, turning, bending, skipping, running, jumping, hopping, sliding) 
- Practice coordination of movements with the singing

Why are singing games performed?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 51 
- Open space 
- Props and costumes
- Props and costumes 
- Recording devices

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

African Style Singing Game - Display of ornaments and props
African Style Singing Game - Storage of ornaments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Display ornaments and props for positive critique by peers 
- Appreciate feedback on ornaments and props

- Individually, display ornaments and props for positive critique by peers 
- Discuss the aesthetic value of ornaments and props

Why are singing games performed?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 52 
- Ornaments and props 
- Display area
- Storage containers 
- Ornaments

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

African Style Singing Game - Diverse performances
African Style Singing Game - Cultural significance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform African singing games from diverse Kenyan communities 
- Appreciate cultural diversity in singing games

- In groups, perform African singing games from diverse Kenyan communities for enjoyment 
- Discuss the cultural significance of different singing games

Why are singing games performed?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 52 
- Open space 
- Props and costumes 
- Audio recordings of diverse singing games
- Reference materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

African Style Singing Game - Group choreography
African Style Singing Game - Vocal techniques
African Style Singing Game - Rhythm and tempo

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create simple group choreography for African style singing games 
- Show creativity in choreography

- In groups, create simple choreography for an African style singing game 
- Practice and refine the choreography

Why are singing games performed?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 53 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Audio recordings 
- Percussion instruments 
- Audio recordings

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

African Style Singing Game - Improvisation
African Style Singing Game - Integration of skills

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Improvise movements and variations in African style singing games 
- Show creativity in improvisation

- In groups, improvise new movements and variations for familiar African style singing games 
- Share and teach their improvisations to others

Why are singing games performed?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 53 
- Open space 
- Props and costumes
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 54 
- Props and costumes 
- Audio recordings

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

African Style Singing Game - Group dynamics
African Style Singing Game - Performance refinement
African Style Singing Game - Final performance
Hopping - Different directions
Hopping - Hopping for height

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate effective group dynamics in African style singing games 
- Show teamwork in group performances
 
- Perform a complete African style singing game with confidence 
- Appreciate cultural expression through singing games

- Practice group coordination and cooperation in African style singing games 
- Discuss the importance of teamwork in group performances
- Perform a final, refined African style singing game incorporating all learned skills 
- Reflect on the learning process and cultural significance

Why are singing games performed?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 54 
- Open space 
- Props and costumes
- Props and costumes 
- Recording devices
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 54 
- Open space 
- Props and costumes 
- Audio equipment 
- Recording devices
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 13 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Peer assessment
- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Hopping - Hopping for height and distance
Hopping - Hopping for distance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform hopping for height and distance in different directions and pathways 
- Show coordination in hopping activities

- In groups, hop for height and distance in different directions and pathways 
- Compare hopping for height versus hopping for distance

Why is hopping activity important?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 13 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 14 
- Measuring equipment

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Hopping - Coloring pictures
Hopping - Line formations
Hopping - Shape formations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Color pictures of a hopping performance 
- Show creativity in coloring

- Color pictures of hopping skills using varied dry media (pencils, charcoal, crayons, pastels) 
- Display and discuss their colored pictures

Why is hopping activity important?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 14 
- Coloring materials 
- Pictures of hopping performances
- Open space 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Hopping - Pattern practice
Hopping - Games with hopping

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Practice hopping while making patterns 
- Show coordination in pattern hopping

- In pairs, take turns to practice hopping while making patterns 
- Give feedback to each other on pattern hopping

Why is hopping activity important?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 15 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Digital resources 
- Audio recordings of action songs

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Hopping - Action songs
Hopping - Combined hopping sequences

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Sing action songs while hopping in different directions 
- Show enjoyment in singing and hopping

- Learn and practice action songs for hopping activities 
- Sing action songs while hopping in different directions

Why is hopping activity important?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 15 
- Open space 
- Audio recordings of action songs
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Hopping - Group hopping routines
Hopping - Rhythmic hopping
Hopping - Competitive hopping

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create and perform group hopping routines 
- Show teamwork in group routines

- In groups, create and practice hopping routines combining different directions, pathways, and formations 
- Perform their routines for the class

Why is hopping activity important?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 16 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Audio equipment 
- Percussion instruments
- Measuring equipment

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Hopping - Assessment
Hopping - Reflection
Hopping - Final practice
Hopping - Exhibition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate proper hopping technique in different directions and pathways 
- Show improvement in hopping skills
 
- Demonstrate proficiency in hopping in different directions and pathways 
- Show confidence in hopping skills

- In groups, hop for height and distance in different directions and pathways for assessment 
- Reflect on their hopping progress
- Practice all hopping skills learned (direction, height, distance, patterns) 
- Demonstrate improved hopping proficiency

Why is hopping activity important?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 16 
- Open space 
- Assessment rubrics
- Digital resources 
- Reflection sheets
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 16 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Display area 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Hopping - Conclusion
Kicking - Body parts used
Kicking - Body parts used

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Summarize key learning points about hopping 
- Appreciate hopping in different directions for fitness

- Create a simple chart or poster about hopping techniques 
- Discuss how hopping contributes to fitness and health

Why is hopping activity important?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 16 
- Chart paper 
- Art supplies 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 57 
- Balls 
- Open space 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 58 

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Kicking - Different directions
Kicking - Ball improvisation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify different directions for kicking a ball 
- Show interest in directional kicking

- Observe and discuss kicking a ball in different directions (forward, backward, sideways) 
- Practice identifying directions in kicking

What is done when kicking a ball?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 59 
- Balls 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Materials for papier mache 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Kicking - Ball improvisation
Kicking - Kicking in different levels
Kicking - Kicking in different pathways

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Complete the improvisation of a ball using papier mache technique 
- Show creativity in ball improvisation

- Complete the papier mache ball by drying and finishing 
- Display and discuss their improvised balls

What is done when kicking a ball?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 60 
- Materials for papier mache 
- Digital resources
- Balls 
- Open space 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 61 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Kicking - Action songs
Kicking - Simple games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Sing action songs while kicking a ball in different directions 
- Show enjoyment in singing and kicking

- In groups, sing action songs while kicking a ball in different directions 
- Create simple action songs about kicking

What is done when kicking a ball?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 61 
- Balls 
- Open space 
- Audio recordings of action songs
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 62 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Kicking - Passing game
Kicking - Game rules

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Participate in passing games using kicking skills 
- Show teamwork in passing games

- Form groups and play passing games using kicking skills 
- Practice passing accuracy and control

What is done when kicking a ball?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 63 
- Balls 
- Open space 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Kicking - Accuracy practice
Kicking - Partner kicking
Kicking - Kicking technique refinement
Kicking - Distance kicking
Kicking - Team games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Practice kicking with accuracy to targets 
- Show improvement in kicking accuracy
 
- Practice kicking for distance 
- Show improvement in kicking distance

- Set up targets and practice kicking with accuracy 
- Measure and record accuracy improvements
- Practice kicking for maximum distance 
- Measure and record kicking distances

What is done when kicking a ball?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 64 
- Balls 
- Targets 
- Open space
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 64 
- Balls 
- Measuring equipment 
- Open space
- Open space 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Kicking - Assessment
Kicking - Reflection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate proper kicking technique in different directions 
- Show improvement in kicking skills

- In groups, perform kicking in different directions and give feedback for self-assessment 
- Reflect on their kicking progress

What is done when kicking a ball?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 64 
- Balls 
- Open space 
- Assessment rubrics
- Digital resources 
- Reflection sheets

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Kicking - Conclusion
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Identifying instruments
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Imitating playing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Summarize key learning points about kicking 
- Appreciate kicking as a fundamental skill in games

- Create a simple chart or poster about kicking techniques 
- Discuss how kicking skills are used in various sports and games

What is done when kicking a ball?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 64 
- Chart paper 
- Art supplies 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 81 
- Digital resources 
- Pictures of wind instruments 
- Audio-visual recordings

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Drawing instruments
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Drawing and decorating

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify materials for decorating a wind instrument 
- Show creativity in identifying decoration materials

- In groups, identify materials that can be used to decorate a wind instrument using mosaic technique (flute) 
- Discuss the suitability of different decoration materials

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 82 
- Digital resources 
- Decoration materials
- Drawing materials 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Collecting materials
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Making instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify locally available tools materials for making a wind instrument 
- Show responsibility in collecting materials

- In groups, identify locally available tools materials that can be used to make a wind instrument (reeds, straws, maize stalks, pawpaw stalks, bamboo stems) 
- Collect and organize materials for instrument making

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 83 
- Wind instrument making materials 
- Digital resources
- Tools for instrument making

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Playing instruments
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Body movements
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Practice for fluency

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Play the improvised wind instrument 
- Show confidence in playing instruments

- Individually, play the improvised wind instrument (apply the skills of holding and blowing) 
- Practice proper breathing and playing techniques

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 84 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Digital resources
- Open space 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Creating tunes
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Group playing
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Accompanying songs
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Cultural significance
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Instrument care

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create simple tunes on the improvised wind instrument 
- Show creativity in tune creation
 
- Use wind instruments to accompany songs 
- Show coordination of playing with singing

- Experiment with the improvised wind instrument to create simple tunes 
- Share and perform their tunes for peers
- Practice using wind instruments to accompany simple songs 
- Coordinate playing and singing in groups

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Song materials 
- Digital resources
- Reference materials 
- Cleaning materials 
- Storage containers

- Observation  - Peer assessment
- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Sound exploration
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Performance preparation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Explore different sounds on wind instruments 
- Show curiosity in sound exploration

- Experiment with creating different sounds on wind instruments by varying breath, finger positions, etc. 
- Share discoveries with peers

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Digital resources
- Performance pieces 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Performance
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Reflection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform on wind instruments individually and in groups 
- Show confidence in performance

- Perform prepared pieces on wind instruments for an audience 
- Give and receive constructive feedback

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Performance space 
- Digital resources
- Digital resources 
- Reflection sheets

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Integration
Rolls and Balances - Identifying directions for egg roll
Rolls and Balances - Practicing egg roll

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Integrate wind instrument playing with other creative activities 
- Show creativity in integrated activities

- Combine wind instrument playing with singing, movement, or other creative expressions 
- Create and perform integrated presentations

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 72 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 73 
- Mats 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Identifying swan balance
Rolls and Balances - Practicing swan balance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify different directions the body faces when performing swan balance 
- Show interest in learning about swan balance

- In groups, perform swan balance and clearly talk about different directions the body faces (forward, backward, left, and right) 
- Discuss the technique for proper swan balance

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 74 
- Open space 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Collecting materials for markers
Rolls and Balances - Making markers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify simple reusable materials for markers 
- Show responsibility in material collection

- In groups, identify, collect and share simple reusable materials within the environment to be used as markers (coloured papers, pieces of clothes and any other suitable material) 
- Discuss environmental conservation through reusing materials

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 75 
- Reusable materials 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 76 
- Tools for making markers

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Marking field
Rolls and Balances - Performing egg roll
Rolls and Balances - Singing and swan balance
Rolls and Balances - Swan balance practice
Rolls and Balances - Egg roll relay

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Mark the field using improvised markers 
- Show teamwork in field preparation
 
- Practice swan balance in a structured format 
- Show balance and stability in performance

- In groups, mark the field using the improvised markers 
- Discuss the purpose of markers in gymnastics activities
- Draw a straight line on the ground 
- Place markers at a distance 
- Practice swan balance at markers, maintaining balance for several seconds 
- Observe safety while balancing

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 77 
- Improvised markers 
- Open space
- Marked field 
- Mats 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 78 
- Open space 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 78 
- Markers 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 79 
- Marked field 
- Mats 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Swan bottle balance
Rolls and Balances - Combined sequences
Rolls and Balances - Safety awareness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform swan balance with added challenge of balancing an object 
- Show stability and control in balance

- In groups, perform swan balance with a small water bottle placed on their back 
- Hold the position for one minute 
- Discuss the challenges of the advanced balance

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 79 
- Small plastic bottles with water 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 
- Mats 
- Safety guidelines 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Partner work
Rolls and Balances - Advanced variations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Work with partners to improve rolls and balances 
- Show cooperation in partner work

- In pairs, practice egg roll and swan balance 
- Partners provide feedback and assistance 
- Discuss how partner work improves performance

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 
- Open space 
- Mats 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Creative applications
Rolls and Balances - Performance preparation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Apply rolls and balances in creative contexts 
- Show creativity in applications

- Create stories or scenarios that incorporate egg roll and swan balance 
- Perform their creative applications for the class 
- Discuss how gymnastics can be incorporated into storytelling

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 
- Open space 
- Mats 
- Storyboards 
- Digital resources
- Audio equipment 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Identifying water points
Water Safety - Recognizing water points
Water Safety - Materials for floaters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify games that can be played in water for fun 
- Show interest in water activities

- In groups talk about games that can be played in water for enjoyment 
- Discuss different water points (pools, lakes, rivers, etc.) 
- Identify safety considerations for each type of water point

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 102 
- Pictures of water points 
- Digital resources
- School compound 
- Drawing materials 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 103 
- Samples of materials 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Making floaters
Water Safety - Songs for water activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Improvise floaters for use in water for safety 
- Show creativity in floater design

- In groups, make simple floaters using the locally available materials using assemblage technique 
- Display and discuss their improvised floaters

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 103 
- Materials for floaters 
- Tools 
- Digital resources
- Song materials 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Singing water safety songs
Water Safety - Creating water safety songs
Water Safety - Water entry technique
Water Safety - Flotation technique
Water Safety - Water games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform singing games on water safety 
- Show enthusiasm in singing about water safety
 
- Demonstrate safe water entry technique 
- Show adherence to safety procedures

- Practice singing water safety songs to familiar tunes 
- Sing the songs while doing actions to reinforce water safety messages 
- Walk to a water point at school and sing the song with actions
- Individually, learn and practice feet first technique for entering water 
- Discuss why feet first entry is important for safety 
- Simulate proper water entry technique

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 104 
- School water point 
- Digital resources
- Song materials 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 105 
- Safe practice area 
- Digital resources
- Safe water facility if available 
- Flotation devices 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Discussing water dangers
Water Safety - Water point dangers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify dangers of water points 
- Show awareness of water risks

- Talk about dangers of water points like wells, ponds, rivers and tanks 
- Write about water point dangers in their exercise books 
- Read their writings to the class

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 106 
- Pictures of water points 
- Writing materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Water Safety - School water safety
Water Safety - Personal water safety
Water Safety - Creating water safety posters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify water safety measures in school 
- Show appreciation for safety measures

- Discuss what the school has done to ensure water safety 
- Read and discuss points about water safety measures 
- Identify which measures are implemented at their school

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 107 
- School water points 
- Digital resources
- Reading materials 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Poster materials 
- Sample posters 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Pattern making
Water Safety - Water safety awareness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Make geometric shapes and lines patterns during water play 
- Show creativity in pattern making

- In groups, explore line patterns and geometric shapes during water play activities 
- Discuss how patterns can be created during water games 
- Draw patterns they would like to create in water

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Drawing materials 
- Digital resources
- Digital resources 
- Role-play materials

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Drowning prevention
Water Safety - Mushroom float practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify basic drowning prevention measures 
- Show knowledge of prevention strategies

- Discuss basic drowning prevention measures 
- Learn to recognize when someone needs help in water 
- Practice calling for adult help in simulated emergencies

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Digital resources 
- Role-play materials
- Safe water facility if available 
- Flotation devices 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display
Appreciation

Water Safety - Reflection
Water Safety - Assessment
African Style Singing Game - Songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Reflect on water safety learning 
- Appreciate playing water games for recreation and fitness

- Discuss what they have learned about water safety 
- Reflect on their confidence in water 
- Appreciate the importance of water safety knowledge

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Digital resources 
- Reflection sheets
- Assessment materials 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 95 
- Video recordings of African style singing games

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Roles of performers
African Style Singing Game - Reports on roles
African Style Singing Game - Costumes and props
African Style Singing Game - Describing costumes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify roles of the performers in the African style singing game 
- Show appreciation for different roles
 
- Identify costumes used in the African style singing game performances 
- Show interest in performance costumes

- In groups, watch recorded or live performances of African singing games and identify various roles of performers (singers, leaders, dancers) 
- In groups, talk about various roles of performers in the African singing games watched
- In groups, watch a live or recorded African style singing game and identify costumes and props used 
- Discuss the importance of costumes in performances

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 95 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings of African style singing games
- Reference materials 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 96 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings of African style singing games
- Pictures of costumes

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Props
African Style Singing Game - Imitating activities
African Style Singing Game - Pattern formations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify props used in the African style singing game 
- Show interest in performance props

- In groups, identify props used in African style singing game performances 
- Discuss the purpose and importance of props in performances

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 96 
- Digital resources 
- Pictures of props 
- Video recordings
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 97 
- Open space 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Western style comparison
African Style Singing Game - Messages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Compare African and Western style singing games 
- Show appreciation for cultural diversity

- Watch performances of both African and Western style singing games 
- Discuss similarities and differences between the styles 
- Appreciate unique features of each style

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 98 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings
- Reference materials

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Cultural significance
African Style Singing Game - Rhythmic patterns
African Style Singing Game - Vocal techniques

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify the cultural significance of African style singing games 
- Show appreciation for cultural heritage

- Discuss the cultural significance of African style singing games 
- Learn about the origins and purpose of specific games 
- Appreciate singing games as cultural heritage

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 98 
- Digital resources 
- Reference materials
- Audio recordings 
- Percussion instruments 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 99 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Performance styles
African Style Singing Game - Creativity in games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify different performance styles in African singing games 
- Show appreciation for performance diversity

- Watch and identify different performance styles in African singing games 
- Discuss variations in performance styles across different communities 
- Appreciate diversity in cultural expressions

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 99 
- Video recordings 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Performance critique
African Style Singing Game - Cultural values
African Style Singing Game - Preservation
African Style Singing Game - Personal response

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Provide simple critique of African style singing game performances 
- Show constructive attitude in critique

- Watch performances and discuss what they enjoyed and what could be improved 
- Practice giving positive and constructive feedback 
- Appreciate the value of feedback for improvement

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 100 
- Video recordings 
- Digital resources
- Reference materials 
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 101 
- Reflection materials 

- Observation  - Oral questions