2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons3 Strands in Term 1

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

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

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Grade 1 Islamic Religious Education Term 1 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 Islamic Religious Education in Term 1.

Class / Grade: Grade 1
Learning Area: Islamic Religious Education
Term Duration: 13 Weeks (65 Lessons)
Key Milestones: Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 13

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Grade 1 Islamic Religious Education Term 1 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	1.0 QUR'AN	1.0 QUR'AN	-	1. (10 lessons)?	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 QUR'AN	1.0 QUR'AN	-	1. (10 lessons)?	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 QUR'AN	Communication and collaboration	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 QUR'AN	Communication and collaboration	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 QUR'AN	Critical thinking and problem solving	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	1.0 QUR'AN	Critical thinking and problem solving	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 QUR'AN	Learning to learn	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 QUR'AN	Learning to learn	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 QUR'AN	Imagination and creativity	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 QUR'AN	Imagination and creativity	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	1.0 QUR'AN	communication - respond to simple verbal and non-verbal instructions promptly.	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 QUR'AN	communication - respond to simple verbal and non-verbal instructions promptly.	-	-	-	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 QUR'AN	1.2 Selected Surah Al-Fatiha An-Nas	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) recite the selected surah correctly for spiritual nourishment	1. When is surah Al-Fatiha recited?	- Share copies of the Qur'an with the learners.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 QUR'AN	1.2 Selected Surah Al-Fatiha An-Nas	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) recite the selected surah correctly for spiritual nourishment	1. When is surah Al-Fatiha recited?	- Share copies of the Qur'an with the learners.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 QUR'AN	1.2 Selected Surah Al-Fatiha An-Nas	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) recite the selected surah correctly for spiritual nourishment	1. When is surah Al-Fatiha recited?	- Share copies of the Qur'an with the learners.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 1 Islamic Religious Education Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

Strand 1.0

1.0 QUR'AN

7 Sub-strands22 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 1.0 QUR'AN

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in 1.0 QUR'AN.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

(10 lessons)?

Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Communication and collaboration

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Communication and collaboration.

Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Critical thinking and problem solving

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Critical thinking and problem solving.

Teaching Resources

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

1.4 Learning to learn

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Learning to learn.

Teaching Resources

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

1.5 Imagination and creativity

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Imagination and creativity.

Teaching Resources

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

1.6 communication - respond to simple verbal and non-verbal instructions promptly.

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in communication - respond to simple verbal and non-verbal instructions promptly..

Teaching Resources

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

1.7 1.2 Selected Surah Al-Fatiha An-Nas

16 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

recite the selected surah correctly for spiritual nourishment
use the selected surah in swalah
handle the Qur'an with care and respect

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

When is surah Al-Fatiha recited?
When is surah An- Nas recited?
Why is the Qur'an recited?
Where is the Qur'an kept?

Learning Experiences

Share copies of the Qur'an with the learners.
Discuss with the learners manners of handling the Qur'an.
Learners through Audio Visual materials listen and recite verses from surah Al-Fatiha and An-Nas.
Learners as a class, groups, pairs, or individual recite the selected

Teaching Resources

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

Strand 2.0

2.0 PILLARS OF IMAN

1 Sub-strand1 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 2.1.1 Belief in Allah Al-Khaaliq Ar-Razaq 2.1.2 Belief in Angels

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

identify Allah's creation in the

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Who created you?
What else has Allah (SWT) created?
How do you?

Learning Experiences

Learners name the pillars of Iman.
Learners are engaged in discussion on the belief in Allah and His Angels.
Learners observe and feel the creation of Allah outside the classroom.
Outcomes

Teaching Resources

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

Strand 3.0

3.0 SIIRAH (Life of Prophet S.A.W)

1 Sub-strand8 Lessons in Term 1

3.1 3.1 Birth of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

narrate the event of the birth of the Prophet (S.A.W)
identify the name given to the Prophet (S.A.W) at birth.
Appreciate Makka, the birth place of the Prophet as the holy city of Muslims

Teaching Resources

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

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

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

Term 1Current

1.0 QUR'AN
2.0 PILLARS OF IMAN
3.0 SIIRAH (Life of Prophet S.A.W)

Term 2View Term 2 →

3.0 SIIRAH (Life of Prophet S.A.W)
4.0 HADITH
5.0 DEVOTIONAL ACTS
6.0 MORAL TEACHINGS

Term 3View Term 3 →

6.0 MORAL TEACHINGS
7.0 ISLAMIC FESTIVALS

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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 Islamic Religious Education Term 1

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

In Term 1, Grade 1 Islamic Religious Education covers the following main strands: 1.0 QUR'AN, 2.0 PILLARS OF IMAN, 3.0 SIIRAH (Life of Prophet S.A.W). Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 13-week term.

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

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 Islamic Religious Education Term 1 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 13 calendar weeks (65 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 13, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 1 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.