Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Identifying instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify various wind instruments for cultural expression 
- Show interest in wind instruments

- In groups, listen to and watch audio-visual recordings and pictures of varied music instruments 
- In pairs, visually and aurally identify and talk about the wind instruments from the recordings and pictures

How are wind instruments played?

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

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Imitating playing
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Drawing instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Imitate playing the wind instruments 
- Show enthusiasm in imitating wind instruments

- Individually, imitate playing the wind instruments 
- Discuss the different techniques for playing wind instruments

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 81 
- Digital resources 
- Audio-visual recordings
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 82 
- Decoration materials

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Drawing and decorating
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Collecting materials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Draw a musical wind instrument and decorate using mosaic technique 
- Show creativity in drawing and decorating

- Individually, draw and decorate a wind instrument using mosaic technique (using any locally available materials: paper, buttons, beads, adhesive) 
- Display and discuss their decorated drawings

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 82 
- Drawing materials 
- Decoration materials
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 83 
- Wind instrument making materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Make a simple wind instrument 
- Show creativity in instrument making

- In groups, make a simple wind instrument 
- Display and discuss their instruments

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 83 
- Wind instrument making materials 
- Tools for instrument making
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 84 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Make different body movements while playing the improvised wind instrument 
- Show coordination of playing and movement

- In groups, make different body movements while playing the improvised wind instrument 
- Practice coordinating playing and movement

How are wind instruments played?

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

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Group playing
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Accompanying songs

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

- In groups, play improvised wind instruments together 
- Practice creating harmonious sounds as a group

How are wind instruments played?

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

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Cultural significance
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Instrument care

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify the cultural significance of wind instruments 
- Appreciate wind instruments from diverse cultures

- Discuss the cultural significance of wind instruments in different communities 
- Research wind instruments from various Kenyan communities

How are wind instruments played?

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

- Observation  - Oral questions

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
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Integration

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
- Open space 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

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:
 
- Identify different directions the body moves when performing egg roll 
- Show interest in learning about egg roll

- In groups, perform egg roll and clearly talk about different directions the body moves (forward, backward, left, and right) 
- Discuss the technique for proper egg roll

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

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

- Observation  - Oral questions

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
Rolls and Balances - Marking field

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
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 77 
- Improvised markers 
- Open space

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Performing egg roll
Rolls and Balances - Singing and swan balance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform egg roll in different directions on a marked field 
- Show coordination in egg roll

- Form small groups and line up at one end of the marked field 
- One by one, perform egg roll till they get to the other end of the marked field 
- Sing a song related to egg roll while performing

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

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

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Swan balance practice
Rolls and Balances - Egg roll relay

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Practice swan balance in a structured format 
- Show balance and stability in performance

- 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. 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

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 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate awareness of safety in gymnastics activities 
- Show responsibility in safety practices

- Discuss safety measures for gymnastics activities 
- Demonstrate safe spotting techniques for peers 
- Practice all activities with safety in mind

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

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

- Observation  - Oral questions

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

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 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Materials for floaters
Water Safety - Making floaters

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

- In groups, identify reusable locally available materials that can be used to make improvised floaters (tubes, plastic jerricans) 
- Discuss the properties that make materials suitable for flotation

Which games are played in water?

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

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Songs for water activities
Water Safety - Singing water safety songs
Water Safety - Creating water safety songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify simple songs that can be sung during water play activities 
- Show enthusiasm for water safety songs

- In groups, identify and sing simple songs that can be sung during water play activities 
- Practice singing water safety songs with appropriate actions

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 103 
- Song materials 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 104 
- School water point 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Water entry technique
Water Safety - Flotation technique

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate safe water entry technique 
- Show adherence to safety procedures

- 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. 105 
- Safe practice area 
- Digital resources
- Safe water facility if available 
- Flotation devices 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Water games
Water Safety - Discussing water dangers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Play water games with peers for water confidence 
- Show enjoyment in safe water activities

- In groups, play water games and sing simple songs for enjoyment 
- Practice following safety rules during water games 
- Discuss how games help build water confidence

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 105 
- Safe water facility if available 
- Flotation devices 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 106 
- Pictures of water points 
- Writing materials 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Water point dangers
Water Safety - School water safety

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

- Read and discuss examples of water point dangers 
- Identify additional dangers not mentioned 
- Discuss how to recognize dangerous water situations

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 106 
- Pictures of water points 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 107 
- School water points 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Personal water safety
Water Safety - Creating water safety posters
Water Safety - Pattern making

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate personal water safety behaviors 
- Show responsibility in water safety

- Read a conversation about personal water safety practices 
- Discuss how to stay safe around water points 
- Share personal experiences with water safety

Which games are played in water?

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

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Water safety awareness
Water Safety - Drowning prevention

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate water safety awareness in various contexts 
- Show responsibility in water safety

- Discuss water safety in different contexts (home, school, natural water bodies) 
- Role-play proper responses to unsafe water situations 
- Create a list of water safety rules

Which games are played in water?

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

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Mushroom float practice
Water Safety - Reflection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Practice floating on water using mushroom technique 
- Show confidence in flotation skills

- In groups, enjoy floating on water using mushroom technique for peer assessment 
- Practice proper breathing and body position 
- Give constructive feedback to peers

Which games are played in water?

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

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display
Appreciation
Appreciation

Water Safety - Assessment
African Style Singing Game - Songs
African Style Singing Game - Roles of performers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate water safety knowledge and skills 
- Show responsibility in water safety

- Complete a simple assessment of water safety knowledge 
- Demonstrate key water safety skills 
- Discuss areas for further practice and improvement

Which games are played in water?

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

- Observation  - Written assignments

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Reports on roles
African Style Singing Game - Costumes and props

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Report on the roles of performers in African singing games 
- Show understanding of performance roles

- Individually find out and give a verbal report on the various roles played by the performers in the African singing games from parents/guardians/peers/teachers 
- Discuss the importance of each role in the performance

What makes African singing games interesting?

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

- Observation  - Oral presentations

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Describing costumes
African Style Singing Game - Props

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe costumes used in performances 
- Show appreciation for costume design

- In groups, describe costumes used in the performance (color, name, material used to make the costumes) 
- Discuss how costumes enhance performances

What makes African singing games interesting?

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

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Imitate activities involved in the African style singing game 
- Show enthusiasm in imitation

- Individually imitate various activities involved in the African style singing game performance watched (singing, body movements and role playing) 
- Practice coordination and expression in imitation

What makes African singing games interesting?

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

- Observation  - Practical tests

Appreciation

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

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 - Rhythmic patterns
African Style Singing Game - Vocal techniques

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify rhythmic patterns in African style singing games 
- Show appreciation for musical elements

- Listen to and identify rhythmic patterns in African style singing games 
- Practice clapping or tapping the rhythms 
- Discuss how rhythm enhances the performance

What makes African singing games interesting?

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

- Observation  - Practical tests

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