2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons3 Strands in Term 2

Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 2 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

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Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 2 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for Grade 1 Christian Religious Education in Term 2.

Class / Grade: Grade 1
Learning Area: Christian Religious Education
Term Duration: 14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
Key Milestones: Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14

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Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 2 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

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Wk	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Specific Learning Outcomes	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Experiences	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.4 The Bible Story; Elijah and the chariot of fire	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) narrate the story of Elijah and the chariot and apply it in their relationship	1. What appeared between Elijah and Elisha as they were walking and talking?	- Learners to read 2 kings 2:11-12	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.4 The Bible Story; Elijah and the chariot of fire	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) narrate the story of Elijah and the chariot and apply it in their relationship	1. What appeared between Elijah and Elisha as they were walking and talking?	- Learners to list in pairs ways of pleasing God	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.4 The Bible Story; Elijah and the chariot of fire	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) narrate the story of Elijah and the chariot and apply it in their relationship	1. What appeared between Elijah and Elisha as they were walking and talking?	- Learners to role play Elijah and Elisha walking and talking until the chariot appeared	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.4 The Bible Story; Elijah and the chariot of fire	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) narrate the story of Elijah and the chariot and apply it in their relationship	1. What appeared between Elijah and Elisha as they were walking and talking?	- Learners to role play Elijah and Elisha walking and talking until the chariot appeared	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.4 The Bible Story; Elijah and the chariot of fire	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) narrate the story of Elijah and the chariot and apply it in their relationship	1. What appeared between Elijah and Elisha as they were walking and talking?	- Learners to role play Elijah and Elisha walking and talking until the chariot appeared	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) identify the city of Jesus' Birth to develop a sense of belonging	-	- Learners to read Matthew 2:1	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) identify the city of Jesus' Birth to develop a sense of belonging	-	- Learners to role play the birth of Jesus Christ	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) mention the parents of Jesus Christ to identify with their own parents	-	- Learners to read Luke 2:15-18	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) mention the parents of Jesus Christ to identify with their own parents	-	- Learners to listen to the recorded carol 'Jingle bells" - Learners to sing a song related to Luke 2:13-14	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) analyze the joy of the shepherds and relate it to Christmas celebrations	-	- Learners to observe pictures of Jesus Christ with His parents and name each of them as they point at the picture	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) analyze the joy of the shepherds and relate it to Christmas celebrations	-	- Learners to observe pictures of shepherds worshipping baby Jesus	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain the naming and dedication of Jesus Christ and relate it to their own life experience	-	- Learners to read Luke 2: 22-24	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain the naming and dedication of Jesus Christ and relate it to their own life experience	-	- Learners to role play the dedication of baby Jesus - Learners to sing the song the angels sang when Jesus Christ was born	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain the naming and dedication of Jesus Christ and relate it to their own life experience	-	- Learners to sing the song the angels sang when Jesus Christ was born	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	2.0 The Holy Bible	3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain the naming and dedication of Jesus Christ and relate it to their own life experience	-	- Learners to sing the song the angels sang when Jesus Christ was born	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in Grade 1 Christian Religious Education. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

Strand 1.0

2.0 The Holy Bible

2 Sub-strands11 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 2.4 The Bible Story; Elijah and the chariot of fire

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

narrate the story of Elijah and the chariot and apply it in their relationship

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

What appeared between Elijah and Elisha as they were walking and talking?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read 2 kings 2:11-12
Learners to list in pairs ways of pleasing God
Learners to role play Elijah and Elisha walking and talking until the chariot appeared

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.2 3.1 The birth of Jesus Christ

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

identify the city of Jesus' Birth to develop a sense of belonging
mention the parents of Jesus Christ to identify with their own parents
analyze the joy of the shepherds and relate it to Christmas celebrations
explain the naming and dedication of Jesus Christ and relate it to their own life experience

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Matthew 2:1
Learners to role play the birth of Jesus Christ
Learners to read Luke 2:15-18
Learners to listen to the recorded carol 'Jingle bells"
Learners to sing a song related to Luke 2:13-14
Learners to observe pictures of Jesus Christ with His parents and name each of them as they point at the picture
Learners to observe pictures of shepherds worshipping baby Jesus
Learners to read Luke 2: 22-24
Learners to role play the dedication of baby Jesus
Learners to sing the song the angels sang when Jesus Christ was born

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Strand 2.0

3.0 The Early Life of Jesus Christ

1 Sub-strand4 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 3.2 Jesus Christ in the Temple

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

emulate Jesus Christ's example by obeying parents in day to day life
desire to follow Jesus Christ's example by accompanying their parents to church

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Luke 2: 42-49
Learners to tell how Jesus Christ obeyed his parents
Learners to role play how Jesus Christ showed assertiveness when questioned by His parents
Learners to sequentially arrange flash cards on the events that took place when Jesus was left in the temple
Learners to draw and colour a church

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Strand 3.0

3.0 The life of Jesus Christ

4 Sub-strands16 Lessons in Term 2

3.1 3.3 Baptism of Jesus Christ

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

name the place where Jesus Christ was baptized and relate it to their life
identify the person who baptized Jesus Christ and appreciate their church leaders
acquire the value of humility for peaceful co-existence with others

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

In which place was Jesus Christ baptized?
Who baptized Jesus Christ?
How did Jesus Christ express humility?

Learning Experiences

Learners to mention incidences of baptism they may have witnessed in their churches
Learners to read Matthew 3: 13-15 about the baptism of Jesus
Learners to watch a video clip on Jesus' baptism
Learners to mention the place where Jesus was baptized and the person who baptized Him
Learners to role play the baptism of Jesus Christ.
Learners to draw and colour Jesus being baptized
Learners to sing baptismal songs
baptism ceremonies.
listening, reciting

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

3.2 3.4 Wedding at Cana of Galilee

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

narrate how Jesus changed water into wine and depend on God always
discuss how the servants obeyed Jesus' instructions and relate it to their daily life

Learning Experiences

Learners to read John 2:1-10
Learners to watch a video on changing of water into wine
Learners to tell the response of the servants to Jesus' instructions John 2:7-8
Learners to role play the wedding at Cana
Learners to sing a song on how Jesus turned water into wine
Learners to draw and colour the six jars of wine

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

3.3 3.5 Healing of Simon Peter's mother- in- law

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

narrate the healing of Simon Peter's mother-in-law and relate it to their daily lives
appreciate Simon Peter's mother-in-law's reaction by expressing gratitude for every good gift they receive

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

What happened when Jesus visited Simon Peter's mother- in- law?
How did she express gratitude?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Matthew 8: 14-15
Learners to role play how Jesus healed Simon's mother- in- law
Learners to draw and colour sad faces and happy faces
Learners to discuss how Simon's mother- in- law expressed gratitude for being healed.
Learners to sing thanksgiving songs to express gratitude to God
parents and find out ways of managing common diseases.

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

3.4 4.1 Sharing

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

identify items shared at home to promote togetherness
share various items at home to enhance love and unity
narrate the story of the little boy with two fish and five loaves and practice kindness in their day to day life
appreciate the importance of keeping the environment clean by collecting litter

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Learners to identify various items that can be shared at home In pairs learners to list items shared at home Learners to read John 6: 1-14 Learners to role play the story of the little boy with two fish and five loaves Learners to keep the environment clean?

Learning Experiences

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Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 1 Christian Religious Education showing the term-by-term distribution of all 7 strands.

Term 1View Term 1 →

1.0 Main Strand
1.0 Creation
2.0 The Holy Bible

Term 2Current

2.0 The Holy Bible
3.0 The Early Life of Jesus Christ
3.0 The life of Jesus Christ

Term 3View Term 3 →

3.0 The life of Jesus Christ
4.0 Christian values
5.0 The Church

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Curriculum Compliance & Official Accreditation

All schemes of work on this platform are meticulously aligned with official standards set by Kenyan educational statutory authorities:

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) ↗
Syllabus designs, strands, specific learning outcomes, and inquiry questions.
Ministry of Education Kenya (MoE) ↗
2026 school calendar dates, term durations, and mid-term break schedules.
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Compliant with TPAD pedagogical records, professional records, and assessment rubrics.

Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 1 Christian Religious Education covers the following main strands: 2.0 The Holy Bible, 3.0 The Early Life of Jesus Christ, 3.0 The life of Jesus Christ. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 14-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 1 Christian Religious Education in Term 2?

Each sub-strand defines measurable learning outcomes covering knowledge, psychomotor skills, and values. Learners engage in hands-on activities, realia observation, and collaborative problem-solving as outlined in the syllabus breakdown above.

How is Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 2 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 14 calendar weeks (70 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 14, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 2 scheme in Microsoft Word or PDF?

Yes. You can instantly download a completely editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) or print-ready PDF, or open it directly in the online scheme builder to customize teacher name, school name, and TSC details.