Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to colour
Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to size

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

-Sort objects according to colour
-Group objects of the same colour
-Show interest in sorting and grouping objects
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-In pairs, sort and group objects according to colour
-Use letters to sort and group objects according to colour
-Discuss the importance of sorting and grouping objects in daily life
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How can we group objects according to their colours?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 1
-Counters of different colours
-Bottle tops
-Colored pictures
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 2
Objects of different sizes
Bottles
Books

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to texture

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

-Compare objects according to texture
-Sort objects as rough or smooth
-Develop interest in identifying different textures
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-In groups, compare smooth and rough objects
-Use letters to show smooth and rough objects
-Feel different objects and describe their texture
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How can we tell if an object is rough or smooth?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 3
-Objects with different textures
-Rough and smooth surfaces
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Sorting objects according to use
Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching objects

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

-Identify objects used together
-Group objects according to their use
-Appreciate the relationship between objects and their uses
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-In groups, look at objects and identify those used together
-Use letters to show objects used together
-Match objects that are used together
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How can we identify objects that are used together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 4
-Common household items
-School supplies
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 5
Pairs of identical objects
Pictures of similar objects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by shape

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

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

How can we match objects by their shapes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 6
-Objects of different shapes
-Shape cutouts
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Pairing and matching by texture
Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from smallest to biggest

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

-Identify objects with same texture
-Match objects according to texture
-Show interest in exploring different textures
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-In groups or pairs, pair objects that have the same texture
-Identify objects with rough texture
-Identify objects with smooth texture
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How can we find objects with the same texture?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 7
-Objects with different textures
-Fabric samples
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 8
Objects of different sizes
Pictures showing size sequence

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Ordering objects from biggest to smallest
Pre-Number Activities - Creating patterns with objects

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

-Compare sizes of objects
-Arrange objects from biggest to smallest
-Develop interest in sequencing activities
-

-In groups, compare objects of different sizes
-Use letters to arrange objects from biggest to smallest
-Discuss real-life situations where ordering by size is important
-

How can we arrange objects from biggest to smallest?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 9
-Objects of different sizes
-Plastic bottles of different sizes
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 10
Pencils of different colors
Bottle tops
Bean and maize seeds

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Creating different patterns

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

-Complete given patterns
-Create unique patterns
-Develop creativity in pattern making
-

-Complete given patterns
-Make different patterns using bottle tops and pencils
-Create patterns using available materials
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What makes a good pattern?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 11
-Counters
-Bottle tops
-Pencils
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Making patterns with buttons
Pre-Number Activities - Counting pencils

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

-Identify patterns with buttons
-Create patterns using buttons
-Show interest in creating patterns
-

-Observe patterns made with buttons
-Make patterns using buttons of different sizes and colors
-Create two different patterns using given items
-

How many different patterns can you make with buttons?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 12
-Buttons of different sizes and colors
-Other pattern-making materials
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 13
Pencils
Counters
Objects for counting

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 20

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

-Count numbers in ones up to 20
-Count specific objects up to 20
-Appreciate counting in daily activities
-

-In groups, clap as they count up to 20
-Count and say the number of balls
-Count and say the number of carrots
-Count and say the number of stars
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How can we count objects up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 14
-Counters
-Pictures of objects for counting
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 30
Pre-Number Activities - Counting sweets and sticks

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

-Count numbers in ones up to 30
-Count objects up to 30
-Show interest in counting larger numbers
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-In pairs, clap as they count up to 30
-In groups, skip a rope as they count up to 30
-Count and say the number of oranges
-Count and say the number of circles
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How can we count objects up to 30?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 15
-Pictures with objects to count
-Counters
-Skipping rope
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 16
Pictures of sweets and sticks
Actual counting sticks

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting ants and buttons

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

-Count objects up to 40
-Compare different quantities
-Show interest in counting larger groups
-

-Count and say the number of ants
-Count and say the number of buttons
-Compare quantities of different objects
-

Which group has more objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 17
-Pictures of ants and buttons
-Actual buttons for counting
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Pre-Number Activities - Counting in ones up to 50
Pre-Number Activities - Classification of objects

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

-Count numbers in ones up to 50
-Count objects up to 50
-Appreciate counting in daily life activities
-

-In groups of three, count stones in turns up to 50
-Count and say the number of buttons
-Practice counting daily objects up to 50
-

How can we count objects up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 18
-Stones
-Buttons
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 19
Objects of different colors and sizes
Sorting trays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 20

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

-Count numbers forward up to 20
-Read numbers 1 to 20
-Show interest in counting forward
-

-In pairs/groups, collect concrete objects for counting activities
-Count by 1's up to 20 starting from any point
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 20
-

How can we count forward up to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
-Number cards 1-20
-Counters
-Number charts
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

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

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

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

How can we count by 2's up to 20?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 40

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

-Count numbers forward up to 40
-Read numbers 1 to 40
-Develop interest in counting larger quantities
-

-Take turns in counting numbers forward up to 40
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 40
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 40
-

How can we count forward up to 40?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
-Number cards 1-40
-Counters
-Number charts
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting forward up to 50
Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 10

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

-Count numbers forward up to 50
-Read numbers 1 to 50
-Show interest in counting to 50
-

-Take turns in counting numbers forward up to 50
-Use number cards to identify numbers up to 50
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 50
-

How can we count forward up to 50?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 20
Whole Numbers - Counting backwards from 30

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

-Count numbers backwards from 20
-Identify preceding numbers
-Show interest in backward counting
-

-In pairs/groups, count numbers backwards from 20
-Use number cards to practice counting backwards
-Play games involving backward counting
-

How can we count backwards from 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 33
-Number cards 1-20
-Counters
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 34
Number cards 130

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (1-10)

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

-Represent numbers 1 to 10 using objects
-Count specific quantities of objects
-Show interest in using objects to represent numbers
-

-In pairs/groups, play games representing numbers 1 to 10 using objects
-Draw pictures to represent numbers
-Match numbers to sets of objects
-

How can we show numbers using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 35
-Counters
-Number cards
-Drawing materials
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (11-20)
Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using objects (21-30)

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

-Represent numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Count specific quantities of objects
-Develop interest in representing numbers with objects
-

-In pairs/groups, play games representing numbers 11 to 20 using objects
-Draw pictures to represent numbers
-Match numbers to sets of objects
-

How can we show numbers 11 to 20 using objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 36
-Counters
-Number cards
-Drawing materials
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 37

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols

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

-Read numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Write numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Develop interest in reading and writing numbers
-

-Practice reading numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 1 to 10 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 1 to 10?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 21 to 30 in symbols

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

-Read numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Write numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Show interest in reading and writing numbers
-

-Practice reading numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 11 to 20 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 11 to 20?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 39
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 40

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 31 to 40 in symbols

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

-Read numbers 31 to 40 in symbols
-Write numbers 31 to 40 in symbols
-Show interest in reading and writing larger numbers
-

-Practice reading numbers 31 to 40 in symbols
-Practice writing numbers 31 to 40 in symbols
-Match number symbols with corresponding quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 31 to 40?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 41
-Number cards
-Writing materials
-Number charts
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

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

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

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

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

How do we read and write numbers 41 to 50?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Reading and writing numbers 6 to 10 in words

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

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

-Practice reading numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Practice writing numbers 6 to 10 in words
-Match number words with symbols and quantities
-

How do we read and write numbers 6 to 10 in words?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 44
-Number word cards
-Writing materials
-Flash cards
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 10
Whole Numbers - Identifying missing numbers in patterns up to 20

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

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 10
-Fill in missing numbers in sequences
-Show interest in completing number patterns
-

-Identify and fill in missing numbers in sequences up to 10
-Create number patterns and share with peers
-Play games involving missing numbers
-

How can we find missing numbers in a pattern?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 45
-Number charts with missing numbers
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 46

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 20

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

-Create patterns with numbers up to 20
-Extend number patterns
-Show interest in creating number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, create patterns with numbers up to 20
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given number patterns
-

What interesting number patterns can we create?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 47
-Number cards
-Number charts
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Creating number patterns up to 50
Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 20

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

-Create patterns with numbers up to 50
-Extend number patterns
-Appreciate number patterns in daily life
-

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

What number patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 48
-Number cards
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 49
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Comparing numbers up to 50
Whole Numbers - Playing number games

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

-Compare numbers up to 50 using more than, less than, or equal to
-Arrange numbers in ascending order
-Develop interest in comparing larger numbers
-

-Use number cards to compare numbers up to 50
-Practice using 'more than', 'less than', and 'equal to' when comparing numbers
-Arrange number cards in ascending order
-

How can we compare numbers up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 50
-Number cards
-Number charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 51
Digital devices (if available)

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Whole Numbers - Representing numbers using base ten materials

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

-Represent numbers using tens and ones
-Understand place value of tens and ones
-Show interest in place value concepts
-

-Use base ten materials to represent numbers
-Group objects in tens and ones
-Match numbers to their representations in tens and ones
-

How can we show numbers using tens and ones?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 52
-Base ten materials
-Bundled sticks
-Place value charts
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

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

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

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

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

How do you compare the length of two objects?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Comparing length - Same as

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

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

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

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

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 115
-Rulers
-Pencils of same length
-Pens of same length
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

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

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

-Compare lengths using "longer than," "shorter than" or "same as"
-Write appropriate comparison statements
-Develop interest in comparing lengths
-

-Compare various objects and identify which is longer, shorter, or the same length
-Write "longer than," "shorter than" or "same as" to complete sentences
-Practice comparing lengths of objects in the classroom
-

Which objects are longer than, shorter than, or the same length as others?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

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

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

-Measure length using pens and sticks
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring length
-

-Use Biro pen and stick to measure length of blackboard ruler, table, chalkboard, newspaper, door and window
-Record the measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
-

How many pens or sticks long are different objects?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using hand-spans
Length - Measuring length using steps

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

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

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

How many hand-spans long are different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 119
-Objects to measure
-Recording sheets
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 120

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Using and comparing non-standard units

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

-Measure objects using different non-standard units
-Compare measurements using different units
-Show interest in measuring length
-

-Measure the same object using different non-standard units (hand spans, steps, pencils)
-Record the measurements
-Discuss why measurements differ when using different units
-

Why do we get different measurements when using different objects to measure?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

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

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

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

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

Where do we use length measurement in our daily lives?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass - Lighter than

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

-Compare the mass of objects
-Identify objects which are lighter than others
-Develop interest in comparing mass
-

-In pairs, collect safe objects of different mass
-Compare objects to identify which is lighter
-Use "lighter than" to make comparison statements
-

How can you tell if an object is lighter than another?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 125
-Objects of different mass
-Balance scales
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass - Same as
Mass - Comparing mass of various objects

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

-Compare the mass of objects
-Identify objects with the same mass
-Show interest in comparing mass
-

-In pairs, collect safe objects that might have same mass
-Compare objects using balance scales to find those with same mass
-Use "same as" to make comparison statements
-

How can we find objects that have the same mass?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 126
-Objects of different and same mass
-Balance scales
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 127
Various objects to compare

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (1)
Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (2)

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

-Measure mass using arbitrary units
-Compare measurements using the same unit
-Show interest in measuring mass
-

-In groups, use an identified empty container of known mass to measure the mass of other objects
-Measure the mass of beans, maize, or flour
-Record measurements and share with other groups
-

How can we measure the mass of objects using non-standard units?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Using and comparing non-standard units for mass

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

-Measure objects using different non-standard units
-Compare measurements using different units
-Show interest in measuring mass
-

-Measure the same object using different non-standard units (bottle tops, stones, beans)
-Record the measurements
-Discuss why measurements differ when using different units
-

Why do we get different measurements when using different objects to measure mass?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 130
-Various measuring units
-Objects to measure
-Balance scales
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Applying mass measurement to real-life situations
Mass - Playing games involving mass

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

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

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

Where do we use mass measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 131
-Objects in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
-Balance scales
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 132
Digital devices (if available)
Objects for mass games

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - More than

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

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers which hold more than others
-Show interest in comparing capacity
-

-In pairs, collect safe containers of different sizes
-Fill containers with water to compare which holds more
-Use "more than" to make comparison statements
-

How can you compare the capacity of two containers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 141
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - Less than
Capacity - Comparing capacity - Same as

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

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers which hold less than others
-Develop interest in comparing capacity
-

-In pairs, collect safe containers of different sizes
-Fill containers with water to compare which holds less
-Use "less than" to make comparison statements
-

How can you tell if a container holds less than another?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 142
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 143
Containers of different and same capacity

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity of various containers

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

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

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

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (1)
Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (2)

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

-Measure capacity using arbitrary units
-Compare measurements using the same unit
-Show interest in measuring capacity
-

-In pairs/groups, fill basins with water using different small containers
-Count the number of small containers used to fill the basin
-Compare measurements with other groups
-

How can we measure the capacity of containers using non-standard units?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 145
-Small containers
-Basins
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 146
Cups, spoons
Containers to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Using and comparing non-standard units for capacity

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

-Measure containers using different non-standard units
-Compare measurements using different units
-Show interest in measuring capacity
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-Measure the capacity of the same container using different non-standard units (cups, spoons, bottle caps)
-Record the measurements
-Discuss why measurements differ when using different units
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Why do we get different measurements when using different containers to measure capacity?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 147
-Various measuring units
-Containers to measure
-Water
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Applying capacity measurement to real-life situations
Capacity - Re-using containers for different purposes

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

-Apply capacity measurement in real-life situations
-Measure containers in the environment
-Appreciate the use of capacity measurement in daily life
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-Discuss real-life situations where capacity measurement is used
-Measure capacity of various containers in the school environment
-Record and share findings
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Where do we use capacity measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 148
-Containers in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 149
Empty containers
Items to be kept in containers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Making containers for specific purposes

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

-Make simple containers for specific purposes
-Compare the capacity of made containers
-Show interest in creating useful containers
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-In groups, make simple containers using available materials
-Compare the capacity of the made containers
-Discuss the uses of different containers
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How can we make containers for specific purposes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 150
-Materials for making containers
-Water
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

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

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

-Identify days of the week
-Name days of the week in sequence
-Show interest in learning days of the week
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-Sing songs/rhymes related to days of the week
-Tell and write days of the week the way they follow each other
-Discuss the current day and the next day
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What are the days of the week and how do they follow each other?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 153
-Chart showing days of the week
-Songs/rhymes about days of the week
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 154
Chart showing activities on different days
Pictures showing different activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

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

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

-Identify months of the year
-Name months of the year in sequence
-Show interest in learning months of the year
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-In groups, sing songs/rhymes related to the months of the year
-Tell and write months of the year in sequence
-Discuss the current month and the next month
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What are the months of the year and how do they follow each other?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Events and celebrations in different months

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

-Identify events and celebrations in different months
-Relate months to various events
-Show interest in events in different months
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-Discuss special events and celebrations that occur in different months
-Create a chart showing events in different months
-Share personal experiences of celebrations
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What special events happen in different months of the year?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 157
-Calendar
-Pictures of celebrations
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

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

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

-Identify Kenyan currency coins
-Sort coins according to their value
-Show interest in learning about coins
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-In pairs/groups, recognize and sort out different Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40) according to their value
-Identify features of different coins
-Match coins to their values
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How can you identify Kenyan currency coins?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 159
-Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40)
-Chart showing coins
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 160
Kenyan sh.50 note
Chart showing the sh.50 note

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Counting Kenyan currency coins

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

-Count Kenyan currency coins one at a time
-Tell the value of different coins
-Show interest in counting coins
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-In pairs/groups, tell how many coins of sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40 by counting
-Count combinations of different coins
-Practice identifying and counting coins
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How do we count different Kenyan currency coins?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 161
-Kenyan currency coins
-Chart showing coin values
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Buying items from a model shop (1)
Money - Buying items from a model shop (2)

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

-Identify prices of items in a model shop
-Use money to buy items
-Develop interest in shopping activities
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-Discuss the price of items in the model classroom shop up to sh.50
-Practice identifying items and their prices
-Role play buying items from the shop
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How do we use money to buy items?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 162
-Model classroom shop
-Items with price tags
-Play money
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 163

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Money - Importance of money in daily life

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

-Identify uses of money in daily life
-Explain the importance of money
-Appreciate the use of money in buying items from shops
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-Discuss the importance of money in daily life
-Identify different situations where money is used
-Create a chart showing uses of money
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Why is money important in our daily lives?

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