2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons3 Strands in Term 3

Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 3 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

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Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 3 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 3.

Class / Grade: Grade 1
Learning Area: Christian Religious Education
Term Duration: 9 Weeks (45 Lessons)
Key Milestones: Mid: Wk 5 · Exam: Wk 9

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Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 3 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	3.0 The life of Jesus Christ	4.2 Obedience	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) describe the importance of obedience to promote peace and harmony at home	1. Why should you obey parents?	- Learners to read Ephesians 6:1-2 - In groups, learners to list why they should obey parents and siblings	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	3.0 The life of Jesus Christ	4.2 Obedience	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) describe the importance of obedience to promote peace and harmony at home	1. Why should you obey parents?	- Learners to say the benefits of obeying parents - Learners to role play obedience at home	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	3.0 The life of Jesus Christ	4.2 Obedience	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) demonstrate obedience by obeying parents and older siblings at home.	1. What is the promise of obeying parents according Ephesians 6:3?	- Learners to recite Ephesians 6:2-3 - senior members of the society and learn about the importance of obedience	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	3.0 The life of Jesus Christ	4.2 Obedience	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) demonstrate obedience by obeying parents and older siblings at home.	1. What is the promise of obeying parents according Ephesians 6:3?	- senior members of the society and learn about the importance of obedience	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	4.0 Christian values	4.3 Honesty	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) state reasons for telling the truth and apply it in their everyday life	-	- Learners to read Ephesians 4:25	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	4.0 Christian values	4.3 Honesty	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) state reasons for telling the truth and apply it in their everyday life	-	- Learners to state reasons for telling the truth always.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	4.0 Christian values	4.3 Honesty	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) avoid taking other people's items without permission for peaceful co- existence	-	- Learners to say why they should not steal or pick items that don't belong to them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	4.0 Christian values	4.3 Honesty	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) demonstrate punctuality at school and at home to be a responsible citizen	-	- Learners to role play situations of honesty while dealing with other people's items - Learners to mention reasons for getting home and school on time (punctuality)	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	4.0 Christian values	4.3 Honesty	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) demonstrate punctuality at school and at home to be a responsible citizen	-	- Learners to mention reasons for getting home and school on time (punctuality)	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	4.0 Christian values	4.3 Honesty	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) demonstrate punctuality at school and at home to be a responsible citizen	-	- Learners to mention reasons for getting home and school on time (punctuality)	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	4.0 Christian values	4.0	-	1. By the end of the Sub strand, the learner should be able to: a) mention ways of expressing gratitude to their parents. b) thank their parents always to promote good parent-child relationship?	- Thankfulness - 3 lessons	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	4.0 Christian values	Christian	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	4.0 Christian values	Christian	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	4.0 Christian values	values	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	4.0 Christian values	values	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 1 Christian Religious Education. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

Strand 1.0

3.0 The life of Jesus Christ

1 Sub-strand3 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 4.2 Obedience

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

describe the importance of obedience to promote peace and harmony at home
demonstrate obedience by obeying parents and older siblings at home.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Why should you obey parents?
What is the promise of obeying parents according Ephesians 6:3?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Ephesians 6:1-2
In groups, learners to list why they should obey parents and siblings
Learners to say the benefits of obeying parents
Learners to role play obedience at home
Learners to recite Ephesians 6:2-3
senior members of the society and learn about the importance of obedience

Teaching Resources

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

Strand 2.0

4.0 Christian values

7 Sub-strands10 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 4.3 Honesty

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

state reasons for telling the truth and apply it in their everyday life
avoid taking other people's items without permission for peaceful co- existence
demonstrate punctuality at school and at home to be a responsible citizen

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Ephesians 4:25
Learners to state reasons for telling the truth always.
Learners to say why they should not steal or pick items that don't belong to them
Learners to role play situations of honesty while dealing with other people's items
Learners to mention reasons for getting home and school on time (punctuality)

Teaching Resources

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

2.2 4.0

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in 4.0.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

By the end of the Sub strand, the learner should be able to: a) mention ways of expressing gratitude to their parents. b) thank their parents always to promote good parent-child relationship?

Learning Experiences

Thankfulness
3 lessons

Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Christian

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Christian.

Teaching Resources

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

2.4 values

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in values.

Teaching Resources

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

2.5 relationships

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in relationships.

Teaching Resources

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

2.6 Parental engagement; thankfulness to parents

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Parental engagement; thankfulness to parents.

Teaching Resources

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

2.7 in different occasions

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in in different occasions.

Teaching Resources

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

Strand 3.0

5.0 The Church

6 Sub-strands7 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 5.0 The

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in 5.0 The.

Learning Experiences

5.1 Church as a
House of God
4 lessons

Teaching Resources

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

3.2 Church

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Church.

Teaching Resources

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

3.3 formation and maintenance

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in formation and maintenance.

Teaching Resources

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

3.4 number of times they go to church

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in number of times they go to church.

Teaching Resources

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

3.5 Bible club activities and Pastoral Instruction Programmes

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Bible club activities and Pastoral Instruction Programmes.

Teaching Resources

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

3.6 5.2 Church as a house of Prayer

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

say simple prayers to thank God for His provision
appreciate prayer as a way of communicating with God

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Learners to read Mathew 21:13 Learners to compose simple prayers in groups learners to say simple prayers in turns Learners to practice saying simple prayers before and after taking meals and before they leave for home?

Learning Experiences

prayers at home and in church with the guidance of parents
questions and answers , reciting, checklists, drawing, filling in blank spaces,
puzzles

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 2View Term 2 →

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

Term 3Current

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.
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) ↗
Compliant with TPAD pedagogical records, professional records, and assessment rubrics.

Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 1 Christian Religious Education Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 1 Christian Religious Education covers the following main strands: 3.0 The life of Jesus Christ, 4.0 Christian values, 5.0 The Church. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 9-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 1 Christian Religious Education in Term 3?

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 3 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 9 calendar weeks (45 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 5 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 9, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 3 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.