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

Grade 2 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 2 Islamic Religious Education Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

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Grade 2 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 2 Islamic Religious Education in Term 1.

Class / Grade: Grade 2
Learning Area: Islamic Religious Education
Term Duration: 13 Weeks (65 Lessons)
Key Milestones: Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 13

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Grade 2 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	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) read arabic alphabet with vowels in readiness for reading the Qur'an	-	- Learners read simple Arabic words from flash cards	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) read arabic alphabet with vowels in readiness for reading the Qur'an	-	- Learners read simple Arabic words from flash cards	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) read arabic alphabet with vowels in readiness for reading the Qur'an	-	- Learners read simple Arabic words from flash cards	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) read arabic alphabet with vowels in readiness for reading the Qur'an	-	- Learners listen to Arabic sounds from a Cd / resource person/teacher.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) pronounce Arabic sounds in simple Arabic words	-	- Learners listen to Arabic sounds from a Cd / resource person/teacher.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) pronounce Arabic sounds in simple Arabic words	-	- Learners listen to Arabic sounds from a Cd / resource person/teacher.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) pronounce Arabic sounds in simple Arabic words	-	- Learners in pairs or groups, pick simple Arabic words from the selected surah and read them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) pronounce Arabic sounds in simple Arabic words	-	- Learners in pairs or groups, pick simple Arabic words from the selected surah and read them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.	-	- Learners in pairs or groups, pick simple Arabic words from the selected surah and read them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.	-	- Learners in pairs or groups sort and group words written on flash cards and pronounce them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.	-	- Learners in pairs or groups sort and group words written on flash cards and pronounce them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.	-	- Learners in pairs or groups sort and group words written on flash cards and pronounce them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.	-	- Learners in pairs or groups sort and group words written on flash cards and pronounce them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.	-	- Learners in pairs or groups sort and group words written on flash cards and pronounce them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 QUR'AN	1.1 Arabic alphabet	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.	-	- Learners in pairs or groups sort and group words written on flash cards and pronounce them.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Curriculum Design & Content

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

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 1 in Grade 2 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

2 Sub-strands24 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 1.1 Arabic alphabet

12 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

read arabic alphabet with vowels in readiness for reading the Qur'an
pronounce Arabic sounds in simple Arabic words
appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of the four letter words for proper recitation of the Qur'an.

Learning Experiences

Learners read simple Arabic words from flash cards
Learners listen to Arabic sounds from a Cd / resource person/teacher.
Learners in pairs or groups, pick simple Arabic words from the selected surah and read them.
Learners in pairs or groups sort and group words written on flash cards and pronounce them.

Teaching Resources

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

1.2 1.2 Selected Surah Al-Falaq Al-Ikhlas

12 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.
Use the selected surah in swalah.
Appreciate the significance of Qur'an recitation for spiritual nourishment.

Learning Experiences

Learners as a class, groups, pairs, or individuals read the selected Surah
Learners form groups to use cards to fill gaps to complete verses in the selected Surah.
Learners sort and arrange the verses of the selected surah from pocket boards.
Learners role play a congregation prayer while reciting the selected Surah.

Teaching Resources

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

Strand 2.0

2.0 PILLARS OF IMAN

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 2.1 Belief in His Books 2.2 Belief in His Prophets

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

name the four revealed scriptures from Allah and the prophets on whom they were revealed
identify the reasons why the prophets were sent by Allah to mankind
appreciate the Prophets and the holy Books as sources of guidance to mankind.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

How many books were revealed by Allah to mankind?
What is the name of the Book revealed to Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.?
Why did Allah send books and prophets to mankind?

Learning Experiences

Learners identify the holy Qur'an from assorted books.
Learners sing qasida or recite poems on the Pillars of Iman.
Learners pick the names of the Prophets who were given divine books from a Pocket Board or flashcards.
Learners in groups match the Books and the Prophets to whom they were revealed.
Learners draw and colour the holy Qur'an.
Learners name some prophets.
revelation of Qur'an and other books with siblings at home

Teaching Resources

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

Strand 3.0

3.0 SIIRAH (life of the prophet)

1 Sub-strand8 Lessons in Term 1

3.1 3.1.1 Guardians of the prophet

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Name the foster mother of the prophet (S.A.W).
Identify the role played by the guardians of the prophet (S.A.W) after the death of his parents.
Appreciate the role played by the prophet's guardians in the upbringing of the prophet (S.A.W).

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Who took care of the prophet after the death of his mother?
What was the name of the foster mother of the prophet?
What was the role played by Abu Twalib in the upbringing of the Prophet S.A.W.?

Learning Experiences

Learners to name the foster mother, (Halima As-Saadiyya) and the guardians, (AbdulMutwalib and Abu Twalib) of the Prophet (S.A.W).
Learners to be engaged in the discussion on the childhood of the prophet
Learners listen to the story of the prophet S.A.W) under the care of Halima As- Saadiyya.
Learners listen to a narration of the story of the Prophet (S.A.W) under the care of his grandfather and uncle from an audio Cd.
orphans and disabled in the neighbourhood.

Teaching Resources

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

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

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 2 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 the prophet)

Term 2View Term 2 →

3.0 SIIRAH (life of the prophet)
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.
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Compliant with TPAD pedagogical records, professional records, and assessment rubrics.

Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 2 Islamic Religious Education Term 1

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

In Term 1, Grade 2 Islamic Religious Education covers the following main strands: 1.0 QUR'AN, 2.0 PILLARS OF IMAN, 3.0 SIIRAH (life of the prophet). 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 2 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 2 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.