2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons2 Strands in Term 3

Grade 4 HRE 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 4 HRE Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 4 HRE 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 4 HRE in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
HRE
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
9 Weeks (45 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 5 · Exam: Wk 9
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 4 HRE 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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WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11Principles of DharmaVirtues of Righteousness

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) respect all living beings as sharing the divine essence

1. How can we practise Ahimsa in our daily interactions with peers?

- reflect on fulfilling filial and school duties diligently

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Principles of DharmaVirtues of Righteousness

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) respect all living beings as sharing the divine essence

1. How can we practise Ahimsa in our daily interactions with peers?

- reflect on fulfilling filial and school duties diligently

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Principles of DharmaVirtues of Righteousness

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) respect all living beings as sharing the divine essence

1. How can we practise Ahimsa in our daily interactions with peers?

- reflect on fulfilling filial and school duties diligently

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) identify major Hindu festivals (Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami)

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- narrate the story of Diwali (victory of light over darkness) and light Rangoli patterns

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) identify major Hindu festivals (Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami)

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- narrate the story of Diwali (victory of light over darkness) and light Rangoli patterns

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) identify major Hindu festivals (Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami)

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- narrate the story of Diwali (victory of light over darkness) and light Rangoli patterns

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) identify major Hindu festivals (Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami)

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- narrate the story of Diwali (victory of light over darkness) and light Rangoli patterns

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) explain the spiritual and social significance of festival celebrations

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan celebrating the sacred bond of protection between siblings

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) explain the spiritual and social significance of festival celebrations

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan celebrating the sacred bond of protection between siblings

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) explain the spiritual and social significance of festival celebrations

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan celebrating the sacred bond of protection between siblings

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) participate in community festivities promoting unity and sharing

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- share festive sweets and greetings with neighbours of all communities and faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) participate in community festivities promoting unity and sharing

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- share festive sweets and greetings with neighbours of all communities and faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) participate in community festivities promoting unity and sharing

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- share festive sweets and greetings with neighbours of all communities and faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) participate in community festivities promoting unity and sharing

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- share festive sweets and greetings with neighbours of all communities and faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Utsav (Social Festivals)Social and National Festivals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) participate in community festivities promoting unity and sharing

1. What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?

- share festive sweets and greetings with neighbours of all communities and faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 HRE Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 4 HRE. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Principles of Dharma

1 Sub-strand10 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Virtues of Righteousness

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain the universal principles of Dharma (duty, righteousness, compassion)
  • practise Ahimsa (non-violence) in thought, speech and action
  • respect all living beings as sharing the divine essence
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we practise Ahimsa in our daily interactions with peers?
Learning Experiences
  • discuss Ahimsa: resolving disputes without fighting or using hurtful words
  • practise compassion through caring for injured animals and sharing food
  • reflect on fulfilling filial and school duties diligently
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Utsav (Social Festivals)

2 Sub-strands20 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Social and National Festivals

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify major Hindu festivals (Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami)
  • explain the spiritual and social significance of festival celebrations
  • participate in community festivities promoting unity and sharing
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What spiritual lessons do our festival celebrations commemorate?
Learning Experiences
  • narrate the story of Diwali (victory of light over darkness) and light Rangoli patterns
  • tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan celebrating the sacred bond of protection between siblings
  • share festive sweets and greetings with neighbours of all communities and faiths
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Indian Traditional Calendar

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe the lunar and solar basis of the traditional Hindu calendar (Panchang)
  • identify the months of the traditional calendar
  • appreciate traditional calendar calculations for determining auspicious days
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How does the traditional calendar guide the celebration of seasonal festivals?
Learning Experiences
  • examine a Panchang showing tithis (lunar days), pakshas (lunar fortnights) and seasons
  • match traditional months with Western solar calendar months
  • mark major festival dates on a school annual calendar
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 4 HRE Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 HRE showing the term-by-term distribution of all 8 strands.

  • Creation
  • Manifestations of Paramatma
  • Scriptures
  • Worship
  • Worship
  • Sadachaar
  • Yoga
  • Principles of Dharma
Term 3Current
  • Principles of Dharma
  • Utsav (Social Festivals)

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 HRE Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 4 HRE Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 4 HRE covers the following main strands: Principles of Dharma, Utsav (Social Festivals). 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 4 HRE 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 4 HRE 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.