Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Materials used in drawing (19 lessons)
Drawing - Lines in the environment

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

-Identify materials used in picture making for drawing
-Handle drawing materials with care
-Show interest in learning about drawing materials

-Observe actual and virtual pictures and identify materials and tools for drawing (crayons, pencils, papers)
-In groups, brainstorm on the materials used for drawing
-Display the identified drawing materials and discuss their use

How is drawing done?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 20
-Digital devices
-Drawing materials (pencils, crayons, papers)
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 21
-Drawing materials
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Creating lines with objects
Drawing - Drawing tools and materials

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

-Identify lines in the immediate environment
-Create lines using objects
-Show interest in creating lines using objects

-Collect objects like erasers, pencils and sharpeners
-Arrange the objects to form lines
-Show the lines to friends
-Talk about their work respectfully

Which lines can you create using objects?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 22
-Objects for creating lines
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 24
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Drawing vertical lines
Drawing - Horizontal lines

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

-Draw vertical lines on a surface
-Use sticks to draw vertical lines
-Show interest in drawing vertical lines

-Use sticks to draw vertical lines on the ground
-Draw vertical lines on papers using crayons
-Display their work for peer assessment

How can we draw vertical lines?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 25
-Sticks
-Crayons
-Papers
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 26
-Paper
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Drawing horizontal lines
Drawing - Diagonal lines

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

-Draw horizontal lines on different surfaces
-Use chalk to draw horizontal lines
-Appreciate drawing horizontal lines

-Draw horizontal lines on the floor using chalks
-Draw horizontal lines on papers
-Display their work

How do we draw horizontal lines?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 26
-Chalk
-Papers
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 27
-Crayons
-Charcoal
-Pencils

-Observation -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Line patterns
Drawing - Creating vertical and horizontal patterns

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

-Identify line patterns
-Draw line patterns
-Appreciate line patterns

-Look at pictures with line patterns
-Identify lines used to make patterns
-Draw patterns using lines
-Display and discuss their work

How are patterns created using lines?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 28
-Drawing materials
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 29

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Patterns in nature
Drawing - Regular shapes

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

-Identify line patterns in nature
-Draw patterns from nature
-Appreciate line patterns in nature

-Walk around the school to observe line patterns in leaves, flowers, and tree barks
-Draw the patterns observed
-Complete pattern exercises in workbooks

What patterns can we see in nature?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 29
-School environment
-Drawing materials
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 30
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Coloring regular shapes
Drawing - Irregular shapes

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

-Draw regular shapes
-Use crayons to draw shapes
-Appreciate drawing regular shapes

-Draw squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals, circles, and stars
-Use crayons or charcoal to color the shapes
-Show their work to classmates

How can we draw regular shapes?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 31
-Crayons
-Charcoal
-Paper
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 32
-Drawing materials
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Shapes of objects
Drawing - Expressing through lines

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

-Draw shapes of objects
-Use different types of lines to draw shapes
-Appreciate drawing shapes

-Draw shapes of objects shown in the book
-Show their work in class
-Discuss their drawings

How can we draw shapes of objects?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 33
-Drawing materials
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Drawing - Houses using shapes
Drawing - Objects and coloring

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

-Draw a house using different shapes
-Combine shapes to create pictures
-Appreciate the use of shapes in drawing

-Use different shapes to draw a house
-Show their work to friends
-Discuss what friends say about their work

How can we use shapes to draw objects?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 34
-Drawing materials
-Digital resources
-Coloring materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Pattern Making - Numeral patterns (7 lessons)
Pattern Making - Letter patterns

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

-Recognize patterns made using numerals
-Identify numeral patterns
-Show interest in numeral patterns

-Talk about patterns made using numerals
-Point at patterns made using numbers
-Identify which patterns are made using numbers

What is a pattern?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 71
-Digital resources
-Numeral charts
-Letter charts

-Observation -Oral questions

Creating and Exploration

Pattern Making - Creating letter patterns
Pattern Making - Creating numeral patterns

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

-Create patterns using letters
-Complete letter patterns
-Appreciate pattern making

-Look at letter patterns
-Complete letter patterns in exercise books
-Use letters to create patterns

Why are patterns important?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 72
-Exercise books
-Pencils
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 73
-Number charts
-Digital resources

-Observation -Written assignments -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Pattern Making - Completing numeral patterns
Pattern Making - Expressing with patterns

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

-Complete numeral patterns
-Use crayons to create numeral patterns
-Appreciate pattern making

-Complete number patterns in exercise books
-Use crayons to create patterns using numbers
-Show their work to classmates

How do we complete number patterns?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 74
-Crayons
-Exercise books
-Paper
-Digital resources

-Observation -Written assignments -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Pattern Making - Patterns in environment
Rhythm - Items with steady pulse (19 lessons)

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

-Identify patterns in the environment
-Create patterns using different materials
-Appreciate patterns in everyday life

-Look around the school for objects with patterns
-Draw the patterns observed
-Create patterns using different materials

Where do we see patterns in our daily life?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 74
-School environment
-Drawing materials
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 12
-Digital resources
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Rhythm and pulse concepts
Rhythm - Playing percussion instruments

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

-Define rhythm
-Identify that pulse controls rhythm
-Show interest in learning about rhythm

-Learn that rhythm is a regular pattern of sound
-Understand that pulse controls rhythm
-Tap along to music to feel the pulse

What is rhythm?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 12
-Digital resources
-Audio recordings
-Percussion instruments

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Playing sticks with songs
Rhythm - Body percussions

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

-Sing songs with rhythm
-Play sticks to accompany songs
-Appreciate rhythm in songs

-Sing "Maua mazuri yapendeza" song
-Hit two sticks to the beat while singing
-Perform for classmates

How do we maintain rhythm in songs?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 14
-Sticks
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 15
-Pictures

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Songs with body movements
Rhythm - Lullabies with foot stamping

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

-Create rhythm accompaniment using body percussion
-Sing songs with body percussion
-Appreciate rhythm in songs

-Listen to "Shoo fly" song
-Sing the song while marching
-Create rhythm accompaniment using body movements

How can we accompany songs with body percussion?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 16
-Digital resources
-Audio recordings

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Various body percussions
Rhythm - Body percussion vocabulary

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

-Appreciate percussions in creating rhythm
-Use different body percussions
-Show interest in creating rhythm

-Sing "The more we get together" song
-Clap, tap knees, and stamp feet while singing
-Record performance using digital devices

How can we use different body percussions in one song?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 17
-Digital devices
-Audio recordings
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 19
-Word puzzles
-Digital resources

-Observation -Digital recordings -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Collaborative rhythm making
Rhythm - Body parts for percussion

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

-Sing with rhythm
-Use tapping for rhythm
-Appreciate singing with rhythm

-Sing a song they like with a friend
-Tap the table to the beat of the song
-Have a friend hit two sticks to the beat

How do we collaborate to create rhythm?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 19
-Sticks
-Tables
-Digital resources
-Pictures of percussion instruments

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Creating rhythm patterns
Rhythm - Songs with different percussions

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

-Create rhythm patterns
-Use body movements for rhythm
-Appreciate rhythm patterns

-Create rhythm patterns using body percussions
-Move in patterns while creating rhythm
-Perform in groups

How can we create rhythm patterns?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 17
-Open space
-Digital resources
-Audio recordings

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Rhythm - Recording rhythm performances
Musical Sounds - Environmental sounds (19 lessons)

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

-Record performances using digital devices
-Appreciate performances
-Show interest in digital recording

-Record performances using digital devices
-Play back recordings
-Give feedback on performances

How can we record and improve our performances?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 17
-Digital devices
-Audio recordings
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-School environment
-Digital resources

-Observation -Digital recordings -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Sound characteristics
Musical Sounds - Animal and object sounds

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

-Identify different sound characteristics
-Distinguish between high/low and loud/soft sounds
-Show interest in sound characteristics

-Watch or listen to recorded clips of various sounds
-Identify highness or lowness of sounds
-Identify loudness or softness of sounds

How do sounds differ from each other?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Digital devices
-Audio recordings
-Pictures
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Aural tests

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Imitating sounds
Musical Sounds - Role play with sounds

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

-Use flash cards or pictures
-Imitate sounds of animals and objects
-Show interest in imitating sounds

-In pairs, use flash cards or pictures of birds, animals, or objects
-Take turns to imitate various sounds
-Give feedback on imitations

How can we imitate sounds?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Digital resources
-Open space

-Observation -Oral presentations -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Recording imitated sounds
Musical Sounds - Sound effects in songs

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

-Interact with digital devices
-Record imitated sounds
-Show interest in digital recording

-Interact with digital devices
-Record imitated sounds of birds, animals, and objects
-Play back the recordings

How can we record sounds?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Digital devices
-Audio recordings

-Observation -Digital recordings -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Singing with sound effects
Musical Sounds - Songs with actions

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

-Listen to songs with sounds
-Sing back familiar songs
-Appreciate songs with sounds

-Listen keenly to songs sung to them
-Sing back familiar songs
-Include sound effects in the songs

How can we include sound effects in songs?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Audio recordings
-Digital devices
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Materials for masks
Musical Sounds - Making mosaic masks

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

-Select materials for making masks
-Prepare materials for mask making
-Show interest in mask making

-Select appropriate locally available materials
-Prepare materials for making decorated paper masks
-Discuss the materials selected

What materials can we use to make masks?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Locally available materials
-Digital resources
-Paper
-Colored papers
-Glue

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Performances with props
Musical Sounds - Digital recording

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

-Use costumes and props
-Perform songs with sounds
-Appreciate performance with props

-Use appropriate costumes and props
-Perform songs with sounds from the environment
-Give feedback on performances

How do costumes enhance our performances?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Paper masks
-Costumes
-Digital resources
-Digital devices
-Digital portfolios

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Melodic sounds
Musical Sounds - Identifying sound sources

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

-Recognize melodic sounds
-Distinguish melodic from non-melodic sounds
-Show interest in sound discrimination

-Name things in pictures
-Identify the sounds they make
-Distinguish between melodic and non-melodic sounds

What is a melodic sound?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 64
-Pictures
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Sound-producing objects

-Observation -Oral questions -Aural tests

Creating and Exploration

Musical Sounds - Similar melody lines
Musical Sounds - Comparing melody lines

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

-Listen to songs
-Identify similar lines in songs
-Show interest in melodic recognition

-Listen to "Happy birthday to you" song
-Sing the song
-Identify which lines sound the same

What makes lines in a song sound similar?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 65
-Audio recordings
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Aural tests

Creating and Exploration
Performing and Display

Musical Sounds - Echoing melodic patterns
Stretching - Body parts for stretching (19 lessons)

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

-Echo melodic patterns
-Sing and hum songs
-Show interest in aural skill development

-Listen to "Ndizi, machungwa" song
-Sing the first line
-Hum the second line
-Sing the whole song

How can we echo melodic patterns?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 66
-Audio recordings
-Digital devices
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
-Digital resources
-Open space

-Observation -Practical activity -Aural tests

Performing and Display

Stretching - Stretching in different directions
Stretching - Stretching in different positions

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

-Stretch in different directions
-Perform creative stretching
-Show interest in stretching activities

-Individually stretch in different directions (sideways, forward, backwards, upwards)
-Perform creative stretching exercises
-Discuss how stretching feels

Which directions can we stretch in?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Oral questions

Performing and Display

Stretching - Line formations for stretching
Stretching - Collecting recyclable materials

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

-Stretch in line formations
-Practice group stretching
-Show interest in line formations

-In groups, practice stretching while in different line formations
-Create different line formations for stretching
-Discuss line formations

How can we stretch in line formations?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
-Open space
-Digital resources
-Recyclable materials

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Stretching - Making toys for games
Stretching - Games involving stretching

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

-Make toys for playing games
-Use recyclable materials
-Appreciate toy making

-Make a toy for playing games using recyclable materials
-Display toys for peer assessment
-Discuss how toys can be used for stretching games

How can we make toys for stretching games?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
-Recyclable materials
-Digital resources
-Open space
-Toys made from recyclable materials

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Stretching - Action songs with stretching
Stretching - Recording stretching activities

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

-Sing action songs in different positions
-Stretch while singing
-Appreciate action songs

-Individually or in groups sing action songs
-Stretch in different positions while singing (standing, sitting, kneeling, lying)
-Discuss how singing enhances stretching

How can we combine singing and stretching?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
-Action songs
-Digital resources
-Digital devices
-Open space

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Stretching - Standing stretches
Stretching - Sitting stretches

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

-Identify stretches while standing
-Perform standing stretches
-Show interest in standing stretches

-Perform stretches shown by learners in pictures
-Stretch hands up, sideways, neck, and arms while standing
-Discuss the benefits of stretching while standing

How do we perform stretches while standing?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 37
-Open space
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 38

-Observation -Practical activity -Oral questions

Performing and Display

Stretching - Kneeling stretches
Stretching - Lying stretches

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

-Identify stretches while kneeling
-Perform kneeling stretches
-Show interest in kneeling stretches

-Do stretches shown by learners in pictures
-Bend back, round back, raise arms, stretch to side while kneeling
-Discuss the benefits of stretching while kneeling

How do we perform stretches while kneeling?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 39
-Open space
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 40

-Observation -Practical activity -Oral questions

Performing and Display

Stretching - Simon Says game
Stretching - Tag game

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

-Play tag game involving stretching
-Participate in group games
-Show interest in stretching games

-Play Simon Says with stretching instructions
-Take turns to play the game
-Follow instructions to stretch different body parts

How do we play stretching games?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 41
-Open space
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 42

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Stretching - Under the rope game
Stretching - Stretching to reach high places

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

-Play under the rope game
-Practice stretching while playing
-Show interest in rope games

-Hold rope as shown in picture
-Take turns to pass under rope using different stretches
-Lower the rope progressively
-Cheer each other during the activity

How can we use a rope in stretching activities?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 43
-Rope
-Open space
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 45
-Duster
-Board
-Digital camera

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Stretching - Animal stretches
Stretching - Recording stretching imitations

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

-Imitate animal stretches
-Stretch like animals
-Show interest in animal movements

-Look at pictures of animals stretching
-Stretch the way animals stretch (lion roaring forward, giraffe stretching neck upward)
-Think about other animals and imitate their stretches

How do animals stretch?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 47
-Pictures of stretching animals
-Digital resources
-Digital devices
-Open space

-Observation -Practical activity -Oral questions

Performing and Display

Jumping - Ways of jumping (19 lessons)
Jumping - Materials for jumping equipment

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

-Identify different ways of jumping
-Talk about jumping techniques
-Show interest in jumping

-In groups, jump and talk about different ways of jumping
-Identify jumping for height and distance
-Discuss jumping techniques

How is jumping done?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
-Open space
-Digital resources
-Locally available materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Performing and Display

Jumping - Improvising uprights
Jumping - Making three-strand ropes

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

-Improvise uprights for jumping
-Use sticks as uprights
-Show interest in improvisation

-In groups, improvise uprights using sticks
-Set up uprights for jumping activities
-Discuss the importance of improvisation

How can we make uprights for jumping?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
-Sticks
-Open space
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 6
-Recycled materials
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Jumping - Jumping techniques
Jumping - Jumping for height

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

-Listen to explanations on jumping
-Observe jumping demonstrations
-Show interest in jumping techniques

-Listen keenly to explanation on jumping
-Observe demonstration on jumping for height and distance
-Ask questions about jumping techniques

What are the correct techniques for jumping?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
-Open space
-Digital resources
-Improvised jumping equipment

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Performing and Display

Jumping - Jumping for distance
Jumping - Singing while jumping

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

-Jump for distance
-Use different pathways
-Show interest in jumping for distance

-In groups, jump for distance in different pathways
-Jump in forward, backward, right, left directions
-Jump in circular, straight, curved, zigzag pathways

How can we jump for distance in different pathways?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
-Open space
-Improvised jumping equipment
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Jumping - Observing jumping activities
Jumping - Video analysis of jumping

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

-Look at pictures of jumping learners
-Talk about jumping activities
-Show interest in jumping pictures

-Look at pictures in the book
-Talk about what learners in pictures are doing
-Discuss different ways of jumping

What are different types of jumping?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
-Pictures
-Digital resources
-Digital devices
-Internet access

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Performing and Display

Jumping - Jumping on squares
Jumping - Jumping for height

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

-Draw squares for jumping
-Jump on squares
-Show interest in drawing for activities

-Draw squares on the ground
-Jump as far as possible on the squares
-Take turns jumping on squares

How can we create jumping activities with drawings?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 3
-Open space
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 4

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Jumping - Jump and call game
Jumping - Materials for making ropes

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

-Play jump and call game
-Follow game rules
-Show interest in jumping games

-Stand in a circle
-Choose a leader
-Leader jumps and calls another learner's name
-Called learner jumps and calls another name
-Continue until everyone has a turn

How do we play jumping games?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 5
-Open space
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 6
-Materials for rope-making
-Pictures

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Jumping - Making jumping ropes
Jumping - Bar jumping

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

-Make a jumping rope
-Follow rope-making steps
-Appreciate rope-making

-Cut carrier bags or old clothes into strips
-Tie three ends together
-Twist and move strands to create rope
-Keep adding strips until reaching desired length

How do we make a jumping rope?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 7
-Carrier bags
-Old clothes
-Digital resources
-Sticks
-Open space

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Jumping - Jumping over blocks
Jumping - Directional jumping

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

-Place boxes for jumping
-Jump over blocks
-Appreciate jumping activities

-Place boxes or blocks on the ground
-Stand on left side
-Jump to right side of block
-Cheer each other while jumping

How can we jump over obstacles?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 8
-Boxes or blocks
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Jumping - Paper jumping path
Jumping - Songs with jumping

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

-Place papers for jumping
-Jump from paper to paper
-Appreciate paper jumping activities

-Cut pieces of manila paper
-Place papers on ground
-Jump from one piece to another
-Take turns jumping
-Cheer each other

How can we create jumping paths with paper?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 9
-Manila paper
-Open space
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 10

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Jumping - Leading jumping activities
Jumping - Jumping along shapes

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

-Follow leader's jumping instructions
-Take turns being leader
-Appreciate leadership in games

-Choose a leader
-Leader tells how to jump (e.g., jump to right)
-Follow leader's instructions
-Take turns being leader
-Discuss experience as leader

How can we lead jumping activities?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 10
-Open space
-Digital resources
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 11

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Western Style Singing Games - Identifying singing games (19 lessons)
Western Style Singing Games - Materials for costumes

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

-Identify Western style singing games
-Watch performances
-Show interest in Western style singing games

-In groups, watch live or recorded performances
-Observe costumes, props, musical instruments, body movements
-Discuss what they observed

Which songs are sung during play?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 76
-Digital devices
-Recordings
-Digital resources
-Locally available materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Performing and Display

Western Style Singing Games - Making paper costumes
Western Style Singing Games - Imitating songs and movements

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

-Make simple paper costumes
-Use folding techniques
-Appreciate costume making

-Individually make simple paper costumes
-Use folding, pleating, cutting techniques
-Prepare costumes for performance
-Display costumes for feedback

How do we make paper costumes?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 76
-Paper
-Scissors
-Digital resources
-Open space

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Western Style Singing Games - Group performances
Western Style Singing Games - Body movements and formations

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

-Perform singing games
-Use appropriate costumes
-Appreciate group performance

-In groups, perform appropriate singing games
-Use paper costumes made earlier
-Practice singing and movement together
-Give feedback on performances

Why are singing games performed?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 76
-Paper costumes
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Western Style Singing Games - Taking different roles
Western Style Singing Games - Peer assessment

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

-Take turns in different roles
-Perform singing games
-Show interest in different roles

-In groups, take turns to perform different roles
-Perform singing game in Western style
-Discuss the different roles in the singing game

How do we take different roles in singing games?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 76
-Paper costumes
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Throwing and Catching - Materials for balls (19 lessons)
Throwing and Catching - Making improvised balls

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

-Identify materials for making balls
-Search for locally available materials
-Show interest in reusable materials

-In groups, search for locally available reusable materials
-Identify materials for improvising balls (waste papers, carrier bags, old fabric)
-Discuss the importance of reusing materials

What materials can we use to make balls?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
-Reusable materials
-Digital resources
-Waste papers
-Used carrier bags
-Old fabric

-Observation -Oral questions -Field reports

Performing and Display

Throwing and Catching - Practicing throwing and catching
Throwing and Catching - Throwing in different directions

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

-Practice throwing and catching
-Work in pairs for practice
-Show interest in throwing and catching

-In pairs, practice throwing and catching an improvised ball
-Take turns throwing and catching
-Give feedback on technique

How do we throw and catch a ball?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
-Improvised balls
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Throwing and Catching - Action songs with throwing
Throwing and Catching - Games with rules

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

-Sing action songs
-Throw and catch balls while singing
-Show interest in singing while throwing

-In groups, sing action songs on throwing and catching
-Move in different directions and pathways while singing
-Throw and catch balls while singing

How can we combine singing with throwing and catching?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
-Improvised balls
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Throwing and Catching - Group competitions
Throwing and Catching - Assessment and feedback

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

-Participate in group competitions
-Follow competition rules
-Show interest in competitions

-Form teams for throwing and catching competitions
-Compete following set rules
-Cheer for team members
-Discuss the importance of fair play

How do we play fair in competitions?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
-Improvised balls
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Rolls and Balances - Directions in log roll (19 lessons)
Rolls and Balances - T-balance directions

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

-Identify different directions in log roll
-Perform log roll
-Show interest in log roll

-In groups, perform log roll
-Talk about different ways the body moves (forward, backward, left, right)
-Practice log roll in different directions

How is the body used in performing a log roll?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Performing and Display

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

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

-Identify reusable materials for markers
-Collect materials safely
-Show interest in material collection

-In groups, identify simple reusable materials
-Collect materials for markers (colored papers, cloth pieces)
-Observe safety precautions during collection

What materials can we use as markers?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Reusable materials
-Digital resources
-Collected materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Field reports

Performing and Display

Rolls and Balances - Marking the field
Rolls and Balances - Log roll in different directions

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

-Mark the field for activities
-Use improvised markers
-Appreciate teamwork

-In groups, mark the field using improvised markers
-Work collaboratively to arrange markers
-Prepare the field for log roll and T-balance activities

How do we prepare our space for activities?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Improvised markers
-Open space
-Marked field

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Rolls and Balances - T-balance in different directions
Rolls and Balances - Action songs with log roll

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

-Perform T-balance in different directions
-Use marked field for activities
-Appreciate T-balance activities

-In groups, perform T-balance in marked field
-Face forward, backward, left, and right during T-balance
-Take turns performing T-balance

How can we perform T-balance facing different directions?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Marked field
-Open space
-Action songs

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Rolls and Balances - Action songs with T-balance
Rolls and Balances - Peer assessment of log roll

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

-Sing action songs
-Perform T-balance with songs
-Appreciate singing during activities

-In groups, take part in action singing
-Perform T-balance while singing
-Take turns singing and performing

How can we combine singing with T-balance?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Action songs
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Rolls and Balances - Peer assessment of T-balance
Rolls and Balances - Safety in rolls and balances

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

-Perform T-balance for assessment
-Assess peers' performances
-Appreciate peer assessment

-In groups, perform T-balance for peer assessment
-Observe others' performances
-Give constructive feedback

How can we assess T-balance performances?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Rolls and Balances - Combining rolls and balances
Rolls and Balances - Group performances

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

-Combine log roll and T-balance
-Create simple sequences
-Appreciate combined movements

-In groups, create sequences combining log roll and T-balance
-Practice sequences
-Perform sequences for peers

How can we combine different movements?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Open space
-Digital resources

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Rolls and Balances - Recording performances
Water Safety - Floating objects (19 lessons)

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

-Record performances
-Use digital devices
-Appreciate digital recording

-Record group performances using digital devices
-Review recordings
-Give feedback on recorded performances

How can recordings help us improve?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
-Digital devices
-Open space
-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 160
-Recordings
-Digital resources

-Observation -Digital recordings -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Water Safety - Collecting floating objects
Water Safety - Coloring floating objects

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

-Collect objects that float
-Observe safety when collecting
-Show interest in collecting objects

-In groups, collect objects that float on water
-Select objects that can be colored using dry media
-Observe safety and hygiene when collecting

What types of objects float on water?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 160
-Floating objects
-Digital resources
-Crayons
-Colored pencils

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activity

Performing and Display

Water Safety - Water entry technique
Water Safety - Picking floating objects

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

-Apply proper water entry technique
-Enter water safely
-Show interest in water safety

-Individually, step into water using feet first technique
-Practice safe water entry
-Discuss the importance of safe water entry

How do we enter water safely?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 160
-Shallow water area
-Digital resources
-Colored floating objects

-Observation -Practical activity -Oral questions

Performing and Display

Water Safety - Line pattern formations
Water Safety - Action songs while picking objects

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

-Form line patterns in water
-Pick objects in line formations
-Appreciate group formations

-In groups, form line patterns in shallow water
-Pick colored objects while in formation
-Maintain line patterns during activity

How can we work together in water activities?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 160
-Colored floating objects
-Shallow water area
-Action songs

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Water Safety - Individual picking assessment
Water Safety - Group picking assessment

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

-Pick floating objects individually
-Demonstrate safe technique
-Appreciate individual assessment

-Individually, pick floating objects
-Demonstrate safe water techniques
-Receive peer assessment

How well can we perform water activities individually?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 160
-Colored floating objects
-Shallow water area

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Playing Musical Instruments - Identifying percussion instruments (19 lessons)
Playing Musical Instruments - Visiting sites for instruments

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

-Identify percussion instruments
-Search for instruments in media
-Show interest in percussion instruments

-In groups, search for percussion instruments
-Identify instruments in print and electronic media
-Discuss different types of percussion instruments (shakers, jingles)

How are percussion musical instruments played?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 130
-Print media
-Digital resources
-Actual or virtual sites

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Performing and Display

Playing Musical Instruments - Watching performances
Playing Musical Instruments - Drawing Kenyan instruments

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

-Watch instrument performances
-Observe how instruments are played
-Show interest in performances

-In groups, watch or observe percussion instruments
-Observe how shakers and jingles are played
-Discuss playing techniques

How are percussion instruments played in performances?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 130
-Percussion instruments
-Digital resources
-Recordings
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Performing and Display

Playing Musical Instruments - Collecting materials
Playing Musical Instruments - Making shakers

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

-Collect materials for instruments
-Select appropriate materials
-Show interest in material collection

-In groups, collect and select appropriate materials
-Gather locally available materials for improvisation
-Discuss the suitability of different materials

What materials can we use to make percussion instruments?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 130
-Locally available materials
-Digital resources
-Collected materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Field reports

Performing and Display

Playing Musical Instruments - Making jingles
Playing Musical Instruments - Playing shakers

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

-Assemble materials for jingles
-Improvise jingles
-Show interest in jingle making

-Individually, assemble materials
-Improvise jingles using locally available materials
-Display improvised jingles for peer feedback

How do we make jingles?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 130
-Collected materials
-Digital resources
-Improvised shakers

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Playing Musical Instruments - Playing jingles
Playing Musical Instruments - Accompanying singing games

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

-Play jingles to varied rhythms
-Use body movements while playing
-Show interest in playing jingles

-Individually, play jingles to varied rhythms
-Add body movements while playing
-Demonstrate different playing techniques

How can we play jingles with body movements?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 130
-Improvised jingles
-Digital resources
-Improvised instruments

-Observation -Practical activity -Peer assessment

Performing and Display

Playing Musical Instruments - Critiquing drawings
Playing Musical Instruments - Critiquing improvised instruments

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

-Critique drawings of instruments
-Give constructive feedback
-Show interest in peer critique

-In groups, positively critique drawings
-Give feedback on instrument drawings
-Discuss how drawings can be improved

How can we improve our instrument drawings?

-MENTOR Creative Activities Learner's Book pg. 130
-Instrument drawings
-Digital resources
-Improvised instruments

-Observation -Oral presentations -Peer assessment