Creating and Executing

Melody - Introduction to melody in music

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

- Understand what melody is
- Identify melodies in songs
- Show interest in melodic music

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to various songs and identify their melodies
- Discuss how melodies make songs memorable
- Learn that melodies can be varied to avoid boredom

1. What is melody in music? 2. How can melodies be made interesting?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 41
- Audio recordings
- Musical instruments
- Song charts

- Aural tests - Oral questions - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Creating pitched percussion instruments
Melody - Creating desired pitches with water bottles

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

- Improvise pitched percussion instruments using bottles and water
- Identify different pitches produced
- Value creativity in instrument making

The learner is guided to:
- Find three glass bottles
- Fill bottles with water to different levels
- Hit water bottles with spoon and listen to pitches produced

How can we make musical instruments from everyday objects?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 41
- Glass bottles
- Water
- Spoons
- Safety equipment
- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 42
- Water bottles at different levels
- Funnels
- Measuring containers

- Practical tests - Observation - Aural tests

Creating and Executing

Melody - Using improvised instruments to create melodies

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

- Create melodic patterns using improvised percussion
- Hit bottles in sequence to make tunes
- Enjoy creating simple melodies

The learner is guided to:
- Use spoon to hit water bottles in different sequences
- Create variety of melodic patterns
- Experiment with different combinations of pitches

What patterns can we create with three different pitches?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 42
- Improvised water bottle instruments
- Spoons
- Recording devices

- Practical tests - Aural tests - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Melody - Learning melodies through singing

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

- Sing familiar song "Twinkle, twinkle, little star"
- Follow melody accurately
- Appreciate singing for melody learning

The learner is guided to:
- Sing song "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" in groups
- Focus on singing melody accurately
- Use digital device to record performance

How can we learn melodies better?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 42
- Song charts
- Digital recording devices
- Audio recordings

- Aural tests - Practical tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Understanding ways to vary melodies

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

- Identify different ways of varying melodies
- Understand variation in rhythm, tempo, volume, pitch
- Value melodic creativity

The learner is guided to:
- Watch and listen to recorded performance of "Twinkle, twinkle, little star"
- Discuss different ways of varying melody
- Brainstorm variations with peers

How many ways can we change a melody?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings
- Variation examples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Aural tests

Creating and Executing

Melody - Composing simple melodies
Melody - Applying dynamics in performance

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

- Create own melodic patterns using water bottles
- Record created melodies
- Show creativity in melody composition

The learner is guided to:
- Use improvised pitched percussion to create melodic patterns individually
- Experiment with different note combinations
- Practice created melodies for performance

What makes a good melody?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Water bottle instruments
- Spoons
- Recording devices
- Improvised instruments
- Dynamic symbols charts

- Practical tests - Aural tests - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Melody - Applying tempo in performance

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

- Apply performance directions of fast and slow
- Vary speed in melodic performance
- Value tempo variation in music

The learner is guided to:
- Learn about fast (allegro) and slow (adagio) tempos
- Perform created melodic patterns applying fast and slow directions
- Practice tempo changes in performance

How does speed change the feeling of music?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Improvised instruments
- Tempo charts
- Metronome or drum

- Practical tests - Aural tests - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Presenting created melodies

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

- Present created melodic patterns to class
- Apply performance directions in group performance
- Show confidence in performance

The learner is guided to:
- Form groups and prepare created melodies for presentation
- Practice applying performance directions learned
- Present to class with appropriate dynamics and tempo

How can we perform our melodies effectively for an audience?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Improvised instruments
- Performance space
- Recording devices

- Practical tests - Peer assessment - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Documenting melodic creations

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

- Record performances using digital devices
- Review recorded performances
- Provide feedback on performances

The learner is guided to:
- Use phones or digital cameras to record each group's performance
- Watch and listen to recorded performances
- Comment about each group's performance constructively

Why is it useful to record our performances?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Digital recording devices
- Playback equipment
- Assessment forms

- Self-assessment - Peer assessment - Observation

Creating and Executing

Melody - Exploring different melodic variations
Melody - Evaluating melodic competence

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

- Find familiar tunes to vary
- Vary melodies in different ways
- Show creativity in melodic variation

The learner is guided to:
- Work in pairs to find familiar tune
- Sing the tune together
- Vary melody using appropriate performance directions

How can the same melody sound different?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Song books
- Improvised instruments
- Recording devices
- Assessment rubrics
- All instruments

- Practical tests - Peer assessment - Aural tests

Creating and Executing

Melody - Reflecting on melody learning

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

- Reflect on melody skills learned
- Identify areas for improvement
- Value continuous learning in music

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss what they learned about melody
- Share favorite melodic activities
- Identify skills they want to improve

What was most interesting about learning melody?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Discussion guides
- Reflection forms
- Student portfolios

- Oral questions - Written reflections - Self-assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Introduction to weaving technique

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

- Understand weaving as interlacing threads
- Identify woven items in environment
- Show interest in weaving

The learner is guided to:
- Learn that weaving involves passing one set of threads over and under another
- Look at pictures of woven items (clothes, baskets, mats)
- Discuss uses of woven items

1. What is weaving? 2. Which items around us are woven?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Pictures of woven items
- Sample woven materials
- Weaving charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Recognizing materials and colors in weaving

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

- Identify materials used in weaving
- Recognize colors used in woven items
- Appreciate variety in woven products

The learner is guided to:
- Look at woven items and identify materials used
- Identify colors used in woven items
- Discuss how items are woven

Which materials can be used for weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Various woven items
- Pictures
- Sample materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Learning weaving through observation
Weaving - Learning warp and weft

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

- Watch videos showing plain weave technique
- Understand the weaving process
- Show interest in learning weaving

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital devices to watch videos showing how to weave plain weave
- Observe interlacing technique demonstrated
- Discuss steps in plain weaving process

How is a plain weave made?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Weaving demonstration videos
- Plain weave samples
- Weaving charts
- Thread samples

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Gathering weaving materials

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

- Collect papers of different colors
- Select appropriate papers for weaving
- Show responsibility in material collection

The learner is guided to:
- Collect different colored papers from environment
- Sort papers by color and quality
- Ensure papers are suitable for cutting and weaving

Where can we find suitable papers for weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 45
- Various colored papers
- Collection bags
- Storage containers

- Observation - Practical tests - Fieldwork reports

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Creating paper loom by cutting slits

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

- Draw margins and vertical lines on paper
- Cut slits to make weaving frame
- Value careful preparation in weaving

The learner is guided to:
- Draw margin at top and bottom of paper
- Draw vertical lines 2cm apart between margins
- Cut along vertical lines to create slits

How do we prepare a paper weaving frame?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 45
- Paper
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Scissors or blades

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Preparing strips for interlacing

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

- Draw lines 2cm apart on colored paper
- Cut paper strips neatly
- Show precision in cutting

The learner is guided to:
- Use different colored paper from weaving frame
- Draw lines 2cm apart on paper
- Cut along lines to create paper strips

Why should strips be the same width?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 46
- Colored papers
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Scissors

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Interlacing first strips
Weaving - Building up woven pattern

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

- Start interlacing paper strips through slits
- Follow over and under pattern
- Show patience in weaving process

The learner is guided to:
- Collect prepared weaving frame and strips
- Interlace first strip of paper over and under paper frame
- Ensure strip goes through all slits

How do we start weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 46
- Prepared frames
- Paper strips
- Work tables
- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Weaving in progress

- Practical tests - Observation - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Finishing plain paper weave

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

- Weave to end of frame
- Fold and glue loose strips
- Create complete plain weave

The learner is guided to:
- Continue weaving until all slits are filled
- Fold loose paper strips at edges
- Glue folded strips at back to secure

How do we finish a woven piece?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Nearly complete weaving
- Glue
- Cloth for wiping

- Practical tests - Showcase - Observation

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Making plain weave in two colors

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

- Create plain paper weave using two colors
- Alternate colors for visual effect
- Appreciate color combination in weaving

The learner is guided to:
- Select two contrasting colored papers
- Use one color for frame and another for strips
- Complete weaving following plain weave pattern

How do colors affect the appearance of weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Two colored papers
- Weaving materials
- Glue

- Practical tests - Showcase - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Creating weaves with different color combinations

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

- Experiment with different color combinations
- Create multiple color weaves
- Show creativity in color selection

The learner is guided to:
- Try making paper weaves with different color combinations
- Use strips of multiple colors in one weave
- Experiment with color patterns

What color combinations look best in weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Papers of various colors
- Weaving materials
- Color charts

- Practical tests - Showcase - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Presenting woven work
Weaving - Using weaving in daily life

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

- Display completed plain weaves
- Discuss techniques and challenges
- Value peer feedback

The learner is guided to:
- Showcase plain weaves to peers
- Ask peers to comment on their work
- Discuss what they learned about weaving

How can we improve our weaving skills?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Completed weaves
- Display boards
- Pins or tape
- Weaving samples
- Papers
- Take-home instructions

- Showcase - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Creating and Executing

Weaving - Evaluating weaving skills

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

- Demonstrate competence in plain paper weaving
- Create neat plain weave in two colors
- Show appreciation for weaving technique

The learner is guided to:
- Complete final weaving project for assessment
- Complete self and peer assessment using rubrics
- Reflect on weaving skills learned

How well have I mastered plain paper weaving?

- Mentor Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Assessment rubrics
- All weaving materials
- Display area

- Practical tests - Self-assessment - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Aurally identify a round performance
Rounds - Performance techniques
Rounds - Clarity of words

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

- Define what a round is
- Identify a round performance from recorded clips
- Appreciate rounds as a form of musical expression

- Use a digital device to watch video performances of rounds
- Listen to and discuss the structure of rounds
- Identify how groups enter at different times in a round

1. What is a round song? 2. How is a round different from other songs?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 62
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Video clips of round performances
- Charts showing performance techniques
- Audio recordings
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Flashcards with round lyrics
- Digital recording devices
- Mirrors for articulation practice

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussion

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Entries and keeping to own part
Rounds - Singing "Row, row, row your boat"

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

- Enter at the correct time when performing rounds
- Maintain own part throughout the performance
- Appreciate teamwork in round performances

- Practice timing entries in groups
- Listen carefully to maintain own part
- Work collaboratively to perform rounds with correct entries

1. How do we know when to enter in a round? 2. Why is it important to keep to your part?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Visual entry cue cards
- Digital metronome or timing device
- Round song sheets
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Song lyrics charts
- Digital audio of the round
- Visual aids showing group entries

- Group performance - Observation - Peer feedback

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Describing messages in rounds
Rounds - Learning new rounds
Rounds - Recording round performances

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

- Identify messages conveyed through rounds
- Describe the meaning of different rounds
- Appreciate the use of rounds to pass messages

- Listen to various rounds and discuss their messages
- Identify themes in different rounds
- Share interpretations of round messages with peers

1. What messages can rounds convey? 2. How do words help us understand a round's message?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Collection of round recordings
- Chart paper for message mapping
- Digital devices for research
- Internet access
- Music books with rounds
- Digital devices
- Cultural music resources
- Digital cameras or phones
- Playback devices
- Evaluation checklists

- Oral presentations - Written descriptions - Group discussions

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Performance techniques accuracy

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

- Sing rounds with accurate pitch
- Maintain correct rhythm throughout performance
- Value precision in musical performance

- Practice pitch accuracy through vocal exercises
- Use instruments to check pitch correctness
- Perform rounds focusing on accuracy

1. How can we improve our pitch accuracy? 2. Why is rhythm important in rounds?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 62
- Pitched instruments
- Tuning apps or devices
- Metronome

- Performance assessment - Practical tests - Peer evaluation

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Performance techniques gestures and expressions
Rounds - Group performance practice

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

- Use appropriate gestures while performing rounds
- Apply facial expressions to convey messages
- Appreciate non-verbal communication in music

- Practice using gestures that match round lyrics
- Demonstrate facial expressions that enhance performance
- Perform rounds incorporating gestures and expressions

1. How do gestures enhance a round performance? 2. What facial expressions suit different rounds?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 62
- Mirrors for practice
- Video examples of expressive performances
- Digital recording devices
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Open performance space
- Entry cue cards
- Digital timer or metronome

- Performance observation - Video analysis - Peer feedback

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Message interpretation

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

- Interpret messages from various rounds
- Explain how music enhances the message
- Appreciate the meaning conveyed through rounds

- Analyze lyrics of different rounds
- Discuss how melody supports the message
- Share personal interpretations with peers

1. How does the melody affect the message? 2. What different meanings can rounds have?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Round lyrics sheets
- Chart paper for analysis
- Cultural context resources

- Oral presentations - Written analysis - Group discussions

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Creating round collections

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

- Collect rounds from different sources
- Organize rounds into a portfolio
- Value preserving musical heritage

- Research rounds from various communities
- Document rounds in written or recorded form
- Create a class collection of rounds

1. Why should we collect and preserve rounds? 2. How can we organize our round collection?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Research materials
- Portfolio folders
- Digital storage devices
- Recording equipment

- Portfolio assessment - Documentation review - Practical demonstration

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Round performance for events

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

- Prepare rounds for performance at school events
- Perform rounds confidently before an audience
- Appreciate performing for others

- Select appropriate rounds for school events
- Rehearse performance with attention to all techniques
- Present rounds during school assemblies or festivals

1. How do we prepare for a public performance? 2. What makes a round performance memorable?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Performance space
- Sound amplification if available
- Program materials
- Evaluation forms

- Performance assessment - Audience feedback - Self-reflection

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Peer teaching of rounds
Rounds - Rounds from different cultures

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

- Teach a round to peers
- Give clear instructions for learning rounds
- Value sharing musical knowledge

- Prepare to teach a simple round to classmates
- Demonstrate effective teaching methods
- Guide peers through learning a new round

1. How can we teach rounds effectively? 2. What should we explain to help others learn?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Teaching aids
- Song sheets
- Digital devices for demonstration
- Internet resources
- Cultural music collections
- World music recordings
- Reference books

- Teaching observation - Peer evaluation - Learning outcomes assessment

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Rounds performance assessment

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

- Demonstrate all learned performance techniques
- Perform rounds accurately and expressively
- Reflect on personal progress in round singing

- Perform selected rounds for assessment
- Apply all performance techniques learned
- Self-assess and receive peer feedback

1. What have we learned about performing rounds? 2. How have we improved in our performances?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 62-64
- Assessment rubrics
- Recording devices
- Peer evaluation forms

- Performance assessment - Self-assessment - Peer assessment - Teacher observation

Performing and Displaying

Rounds - Round performance celebration

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

- Showcase learned rounds in a class performance
- Perform confidently applying all techniques
- Celebrate achievement in learning rounds

- Organize a class round performance event
- Perform multiple rounds for classmates and guests
- Reflect on learning experiences and achievements

1. What rounds did we enjoy most? 2. How can we continue practicing rounds?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Performance venue
- Digital recording equipment
- Reflection journals
- Certificates of participation

- Final performance - Self-reflection - Portfolio review - Celebration feedback

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Identifying galloping movement

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

- Define galloping as a movement skill
- Identify galloping from pictures and demonstrations
- Show interest in learning galloping

- Observe pictures of galloping movement
- Discuss the stepping and sliding action
- Identify body parts used in galloping

1. What is galloping? 2. How do we move when galloping?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 65
- Pictures showing galloping
- Open safe space
- Visual aids

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical identification

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping in different directions
Galloping - Performing galloping forward

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

- Identify directions for galloping (forward, backward, left, right)
- Discuss movement of arms during galloping
- Appreciate galloping for coordination

- Observe demonstrations of galloping in different directions
- Discuss arm and foot movements
- Identify directional movement patterns

1. In which directions can we gallop? 2. How do arms move during galloping?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 65
- Directional markers
- Open play area
- Demonstration videos
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Flat open ground
- Field markers
- Safe play area

- Practical demonstration - Observation - Peer discussion

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping to the right and left

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

- Perform galloping to the right side
- Perform galloping to the left side
- Appreciate lateral galloping movements

- Spread an improvised rope straight on the ground
- Practice galloping to the right of the rope
- Practice galloping to the left of the rope

1. How is galloping sideways different from forward? 2. Why practice galloping in different directions?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Improvised ropes
- Flat ground
- Directional markers

- Practical demonstration - Peer observation - Skill assessment

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Demonstrating galloping

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

- Demonstrate galloping to peers
- Give feedback on peer demonstrations
- Value constructive feedback in learning

- Work in pairs taking turns to demonstrate
- Mark play area for safe galloping practice
- Provide constructive feedback to partners

1. How can we help each other improve? 2. What makes a good demonstration?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Field markers
- Open safe area
- Peer evaluation forms

- Peer assessment - Practical demonstration - Feedback discussion

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Practising galloping with cones
Galloping - Galloping along marked lines

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

- Gallop forward between cones
- Maintain proper galloping form
- Enjoy practicing galloping in groups

- Mark playing area using field markers
- Place cones 6 metres apart
- Take turns galloping between cones

1. How do cones help us practice? 2. How can we maintain good form while galloping?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Cones or markers
- Open play area
- Measuring tape
- Chalk or rope for lines
- Flat open ground
- Field markers

- Practical performance - Group observation - Skill mastery assessment

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping in patterns

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

- Gallop following straight pathways
- Gallop following zigzag pathways
- Show creativity in pattern galloping

- Practice galloping in straight pathways
- Practice galloping in zigzag pathways
- Create different pathway patterns

1. What patterns can we make while galloping? 2. Which pathway is most challenging?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Pattern markers
- Open play area
- Visual pathway guides

- Practical performance - Pattern recognition assessment - Creativity evaluation

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Curved and circular galloping

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

- Gallop following curved pathways
- Gallop following circular pathways
- Enjoy combining different pathways

- Mark curved pathways using field markers
- Practice galloping along curved paths
- Practice galloping in circular formations

1. How do we maintain balance on curved paths? 2. What patterns can we combine?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Curved pathway markers
- Flat safe ground
- Pattern diagrams

- Practical demonstration - Balance assessment - Pattern execution

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping race game

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

- Participate in galloping race games
- Follow game rules and take turns
- Appreciate teamwork in games

- Form two teams of equal learners
- Place hula hoops at opposite ends of field
- Gallop in relay to reach team's hula hoop

1. How do we work as a team in galloping games? 2. What rules help make the game fair?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Hula hoops
- Field markers
- Flat open field
- Starting line markers

- Game participation - Team observation - Rule following assessment

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Providing peer feedback
Galloping - Singing while galloping

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

- Observe peer galloping performances
- Provide constructive feedback
- Value peer assessment in learning

- Watch peers perform galloping activities
- Use observation checklist to assess performance
- Give helpful feedback for improvement

1. What should we look for when observing galloping? 2. How can we give helpful feedback?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Peer assessment forms
- Observation checklists
- Open performance area
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Song lyrics
- Digital music player
- Open safe space

- Peer assessment - Feedback quality review - Observation skills

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping assessment

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

- Demonstrate galloping in all directions
- Show proper galloping technique
- Reflect on galloping skill development

- Perform galloping in forward, backward, left and right directions
- Demonstrate galloping in different patterns
- Complete self and peer assessment

1. What have we learned about galloping? 2. Which direction do you gallop best?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Assessment rubrics
- Open safe area
- Peer evaluation forms

- Practical assessment - Self-assessment - Peer assessment

Performing and Displaying

Galloping - Galloping performance celebration

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

- Showcase galloping skills learned
- Participate confidently in group performances
- Celebrate achievements in galloping

- Organize a galloping skills showcase
- Perform galloping sequences for peers
- Reflect on learning journey and progress

1. What galloping skills are you most proud of? 2. How will you continue practicing?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Performance space
- Reflection journals
- Achievement certificates

- Performance demonstration - Self-reflection - Celebration participation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Identifying toys made by assemblage

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

- Define assemblage as a sculpture technique
- Identify toys and dolls made by assemblage
- Appreciate assemblage as an art form

- Observe pictures of toys and dolls made by assemblage
- Watch videos showing assemblage techniques
- Discuss materials used in assemblage

1. What is assemblage? 2. What toys can be made using assemblage?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 69
- Pictures of assembled toys
- Digital devices
- Video links on assemblage

- Observation - Oral questions - Video analysis

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Materials for assemblage
Sculpture - Collecting materials for assemblage

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

- Identify materials used for assemblage
- Explain how materials can be joined
- Value reusing materials creatively

- Identify joining materials (strings, ropes, wires, banana fibers)
- Discuss properties of different materials
- Explore locally available assemblage materials

1. Which materials can join parts together? 2. How can we reuse materials for assemblage?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 69
- Sample joining materials
- Collected recyclable materials
- Material sorting containers
- Collection bags
- Sorting containers
- Storage boxes
- Safety gloves

- Material identification - Oral discussion - Collection assessment

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Making a toy car

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

- Assemble materials to create a toy car
- Join parts using appropriate techniques
- Appreciate creating toys through assemblage

- Cut and fold carton boxes into car shapes
- Join materials to get general car shape
- Make holes for fixing tyres

1. How do we join different parts to make a toy? 2. What makes a good toy car?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Carton boxes
- Wires and strings
- Bottle caps for tyres
- Scissors and cutting tools

- Practical demonstration - Assembly skill assessment - Product evaluation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Completing a toy car

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

- Fix tyres on the toy car
- Attach pulling mechanisms
- Value completing creative projects

- Fix tyres using wire through holes
- Attach string for pulling the car
- Test the toy car functionality

1. How do we make the car move? 2. What makes a toy functional?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Assembled car bodies
- Wire for axles
- Strings
- Testing surface

- Functionality testing - Assembly completion - Problem-solving observation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Making a doll

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

- Assemble materials to create a doll shape
- Join parts to form a doll body
- Show creativity in doll making

- Arrange materials to form general doll shape
- Join parts together using wires and thread
- Create basic doll structure

1. What materials make a good doll? 2. How do we create a human-like shape?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Maize cobs or sticks
- Cloth pieces
- Wires and threads
- Joining materials

- Creativity assessment - Assembly skills - Shape formation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Adding doll features
Sculpture - Improving toys with decorations

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

- Wrap doll shapes with appropriate materials
- Add decorative elements to dolls
- Appreciate attention to detail

- Wrap the doll shape using clothes or banana fibers
- Add features like eyes, nose, and mouth
- Create hair using appropriate materials

1. How do features make the doll look realistic? 2. What materials work best for different features?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Wrapping materials
- Decorative items
- Paints or markers
- Stitching materials
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Paint and brushes
- Decorative materials
- Small item attachments
- Adhesives

- Detail assessment - Creativity evaluation - Completion observation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Playing with assembled toys

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

- Use assembled toys for play
- Sing songs while playing with toys
- Enjoy toys created through assemblage

- Play with completed toys and dolls
- Sing songs related to play activities
- Share toys with peers for enjoyment

1. How can we use our toys for play? 2. What songs suit our toy play?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Completed toys and dolls
- Play space
- Song lyrics
- Safe play area

- Play observation - Social interaction - Enjoyment assessment

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Making toys at home

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

- Identify materials at home for toy making
- Make toys with siblings or friends
- Value sharing skills learned

- Look for materials at home
- Make toys with help from siblings or friends
- Play with home-made toys

1. What materials at home can we use? 2. How can we teach others to make toys?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Home project guidelines
- Material collection list
- Safety reminders

- Home project completion - Creativity in home toys - Sharing and teaching

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Displaying assembled toys

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

- Prepare toys for display
- Present toys to peers
- Appreciate own and others' creations

- Organize toys for class display
- Present toys explaining making process
- View and appreciate peers' toys

1. How should we present our toys? 2. What makes a good toy presentation?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 72
- Display tables
- Presentation cards
- Gallery space
- Evaluation forms

- Presentation skills - Display organization - Peer appreciation

Performing and Displaying

Sculpture - Evaluating toy assemblage
Sculpture - Toy assemblage celebration

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

- Assess quality of assembled toys
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement
- Value self and peer assessment

- Use assessment rubrics to evaluate toys
- Complete self and peer assessment forms
- Reflect on learning process

1. What makes a well-assembled toy? 2. How can we improve our assemblage skills?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 72
- Assessment rubrics
- Self-evaluation forms
- Peer feedback forms
- Reflection journals
- Exhibition space
- Completed toys
- Visitor feedback forms
- Achievement certificates

- Self-assessment - Peer assessment - Reflection quality

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Identifying the anthem

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

- Define what a national anthem is
- Identify the Kenya National Anthem
- Appreciate the national anthem as a symbol of identity

- Discuss what a national anthem represents
- Listen to the Kenya National Anthem
- Talk about showing love for country through the anthem

1. What is a national anthem? 2. Why do countries have national anthems?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 92
- Digital devices
- Audio recording of Kenya National Anthem
- Speakers
- National symbols charts

- Oral questions - Discussion participation - Understanding assessment

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Listening to the anthem

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

- Listen to the Kenya National Anthem attentively
- Identify the structure of the anthem
- Show respect when listening to the anthem

- Watch and listen to recorded performance of the anthem
- Identify that the anthem has three stanzas
- Note that each stanza has six lines

1. How many stanzas does our anthem have? 2. How should we behave when listening?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 92
- Digital devices
- Video/audio of Kenya National Anthem
- Internet access
- Projection equipment

- Listening observation - Structural identification - Respect demonstration

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Writing the anthem text

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

- Write the text of the first stanza in Kiswahili
- Spell anthem words correctly
- Value accuracy in writing the anthem

- Listen to the first stanza of the anthem
- Write down the text of the first stanza
- Check spelling and accuracy

1. How do we spell the anthem words correctly? 2. Why is accuracy important?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 92
- Kenya National Anthem text
- Writing materials
- Notebooks
- Anthem charts

- Writing accuracy - Spelling assessment - Neat handwriting

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Reading the anthem text
The Kenya National Anthem - Understanding line 1 message

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

- Read the first stanza text correctly
- Pronounce Kiswahili words accurately
- Appreciate the anthem words

- Read the text of the first stanza
- Practice pronunciation of Kiswahili words
- Read with peers for fluency

1. How do we pronounce the anthem words? 2. What helps us read fluently?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 92
- Anthem text sheets
- Pronunciation guides
- Kiswahili language resources
- Reading charts
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 93
- Anthem text with translations
- Discussion guides
- Religious education links
- Message analysis charts

- Reading fluency - Pronunciation accuracy - Confidence assessment

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Understanding lines 2-3 messages

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

- Explain "Ilete baraka kwetu"
- Explain "Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi"
- Appreciate blessings and justice

- Study "Ilete baraka kwetu" - prayer for blessings
- Study "Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi" - justice and fairness
- Discuss importance of justice in the nation

1. What blessings do we ask for? 2. Why is justice important?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 93
- Anthem analysis materials
- Justice and fairness examples
- Discussion guides
- Message charts

- Message comprehension - Value understanding - Discussion contribution

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Understanding lines 4-5 messages

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

- Explain "Natukae na undugu"
- Explain "Amani na uhuru"
- Appreciate unity, peace and freedom

- Study "Natukae na undugu" - living as brothers and sisters
- Study "Amani na uhuru" - peace and freedom
- Discuss freedoms and peaceful coexistence

1. What does unity mean in our anthem? 2. What freedoms do we enjoy?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 93
- Unity and peace examples
- Freedom discussion materials
- Rights and freedoms charts
- Message analysis guides

- Understanding assessment - Value appreciation - Example giving

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Understanding line 6 message

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

- Explain "Raha tupate na ustawi"
- Understand prayer for happiness and prosperity
- Appreciate national development vision

- Study "Raha tupate na ustawi"
- Discuss living happily and national development
- Understand growth and prosperity

1. What do we pray for in the last line? 2. How can our country grow?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Development examples
- Prosperity discussions
- Vision materials
- National growth charts

- Message understanding - Development awareness - Prayer appreciation

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Singing first practice
The Kenya National Anthem - Anthem etiquette

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

- Sing the first stanza using correct text
- Follow the melody of the anthem
- Show respect while singing

- Practice the melody of the first stanza
- Sing with correct text
- Focus on pitch and rhythm accuracy

1. How do we follow the melody? 2. Why sing with correct pitch?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Anthem recording
- Pitch instruments
- Music player
- Anthem sheet music
- Etiquette guidelines
- Demonstration videos
- Respect and behavior charts
- Practice space

- Melody following - Text accuracy - Pitch assessment

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Occasions for flag raising

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

- Identify when the flag is raised
- Name occasions for anthem performance
- Appreciate national ceremonies

- Study pictures showing flag raising occasions
- Discuss national holidays, school assemblies
- Identify heads of state visits, national meetings

1. When is our flag raised? 2. Why perform the anthem at these times?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Pictures of flag raising ceremonies
- National holidays calendar
- Ceremony descriptions
- Visual aids

- Occasion identification - Understanding assessment - Discussion participation

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Singing with etiquette

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

- Sing observing anthem etiquette
- Combine singing with proper behavior
- Value respectful performance

- Sing while standing straight
- Maintain quiet and respectful attitude
- Focus on both singing and behavior

1. How do we combine singing and respect? 2. What makes a good anthem performance?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Performance space
- Anthem recording
- Etiquette reminders
- Observation checklist

- Combined performance - Etiquette observation - Respect demonstration

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Group anthem practice

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

- Sing anthem in groups maintaining harmony
- Support each other in correct performance
- Appreciate group singing

- Practice singing in groups
- Take turns leading the anthem
- Provide peer feedback

1. How do we sing together as a group? 2. How can we help each other improve?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Group practice space
- Anthem resources
- Peer feedback forms
- Group organization aids

- Group coordination - Harmony assessment - Peer support observation

Appreciation

The Kenya National Anthem - Anthem performance assessment
Water Safety Awareness - Recognizing water points and bodies

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

- Perform anthem demonstrating all learned aspects
- Sing with accuracy, etiquette and respect
- Reflect on anthem learning

- Perform first stanza for assessment
- Demonstrate proper etiquette
- Show respect and patriotism

1. What have we learned about our anthem? 2. How well can we perform it?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Assessment rubrics
- Performance space
- Recording equipment
- Evaluation forms
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 95
- Pictures of water points
- Local area maps
- Water source examples
- Visual aids

- Performance assessment - Etiquette evaluation - Respect observation

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Identifying water bodies

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

- Identify different water bodies
- Name water bodies in the locality
- Appreciate water bodies in environment

- Study rivers, lakes, and oceans
- Identify water bodies in local area
- Share pictures with peers

1. What water bodies are near us? 2. What is the difference between water points and bodies?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 95
- Pictures of water bodies
- Maps showing water bodies
- Local water body information
- Visual resources

- Water body identification - Locality awareness - Difference understanding

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Dangers from water points and bodies

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

- Identify dangers from water sources
- Explain how accidents occur
- Appreciate need for water safety

- Discuss spread of diseases from dirty water
- Talk about drowning accidents
- Identify injuries from falls near water
- Discuss deaths from polluted water

1. What dangers come from water? 2. How can water cause accidents?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 96
- Pictures showing water dangers
- Accident scenario cards
- Safety discussion materials
- Warning examples

- Danger identification - Understanding assessment - Safety awareness

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Discussing local water safety

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

- Assess safety of local water sources
- Discuss local water dangers
- Value community water safety

- Talk about local water points and bodies
- Discuss safety of local water sources
- Share experiences and concerns

1. Are our water sources safe? 2. What dangers exist in our area?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 96
- Local water information
- Community safety data
- Discussion guides
- Concern documentation

- Discussion participation - Local knowledge - Safety assessment

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Supervision measures
Water Safety Awareness - Barriers and fencing

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

- Understand importance of adult supervision
- Identify when supervision is needed
- Value supervised water activities

- Discuss covering water storage containers
- Talk about supervising children during swimming
- Understand importance of adult presence

1. Why do we need supervision near water? 2. Who can supervise water activities?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- Supervision scenario pictures
- Safety measure examples
- Discussion materials
- Supervision guidelines
- Pictures of fenced areas
- Barrier examples
- Safety measure demonstrations
- Protection materials

- Understanding assessment - Importance recognition - Safety awareness

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Learning swimming skills

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

- Understand importance of swimming skills
- Identify benefits of learning to swim
- Appreciate swimming for safety

- Discuss learning swimming skills
- Talk about how swimming prevents drowning
- Understand supervised swimming

1. Why learn to swim? 2. How does swimming help safety?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- Swimming pictures
- Supervised swimming examples
- Skill benefit materials
- Safety demonstrations

- Importance understanding - Benefit identification - Safety appreciation

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Water safety signs

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

- Identify water safety signs
- Understand meaning of warning signs
- Value information boards for safety

- Study various water safety signs
- Discuss warning signs meanings
- Understand signs like "No Diving," "Deep Water"

1. What do water safety signs tell us? 2. Why have signs near water?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 102
- Water safety sign pictures
- Sign meaning charts
- Warning symbol examples
- Information materials

- Sign identification - Meaning understanding - Information appreciation

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Waste disposal safety

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

- Understand importance of proper waste disposal
- Identify dangers of waste near water
- Appreciate keeping water sources clean

- Discuss not disposing waste near water
- Talk about water pollution dangers
- Understand keeping water clean

1. Why keep waste away from water? 2. How does waste affect water safety?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 102
- Pollution examples
- Clean water pictures
- Waste disposal guidelines
- Environment protection materials

- Understanding assessment - Danger recognition - Cleanliness appreciation

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Narrating safety measures
Water Safety Awareness - Importance of water safety awareness

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

- Narrate ways to observe water safety
- Apply safety knowledge to local context
- Value sharing safety information

- Narrate safety measures for local water sources
- Discuss precautions in the locality
- Share safety knowledge with peers

1. How can we stay safe around water? 2. What measures work in our area?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 102
- Local safety information
- Narration guidelines
- Safety measure examples
- Presentation materials
- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 103
- Importance discussion materials
- Benefit examples
- Life skills connections
- Awareness campaign ideas

- Narration quality - Application accuracy - Information sharing

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Creating awareness materials

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

- Create posters on water safety
- Design simple safety messages
- Value creating awareness

- Make posters showing water safety
- Design safety messages for community
- Create awareness materials

1. How can we teach others about water safety? 2. What messages should our posters show?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 95-103
- Poster materials
- Art supplies
- Message examples
- Design ideas

- Poster creativity - Message clarity - Awareness effectiveness

Appreciation

Water Safety Awareness - Water safety celebration

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

- Present water safety knowledge learned
- Share awareness materials with community
- Celebrate commitment to water safety

- Display water safety posters
- Present safety measures to school community
- Reflect on water safety learning
- Commit to practicing safety

1. What have we learned about water safety? 2. How will we stay safe around water?

- KLB Creative Activities Grade 3 pg. 103
- Display area
- Presentation materials
- Community audience
- Reflection journals
- Commitment cards

- Presentation quality - Knowledge demonstration - Commitment to safety - Reflection depth