2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons4 Strands in Term 2

Grade 5 Creative Arts 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 5 Creative Arts Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 5 Creative Arts 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 5 Creative Arts in Term 2.

Class / Grade
Grade 5
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Creative Arts
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 5 Creative Arts 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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WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11Creating ExecutingMelody-

1. b) c) d) e) sing the sol-fa syllables d r mfs for pitch discrimination , interpret the hand signs of the sol-fa syllables d r mfs compose short melodies based On the sol-fa syllables d make a decorated melody card for creativity, appreciate melodies created by self and?

- sing familiar songs based on the sol-fa syllables d r mfs Sing the sol-fa syllables in ascending and descending search for videos or watch live demonstrations of the Kodaly hand signs for d r m f s. and practise performing the hand signs, orally and aurally identify the pitches d r mfs displayed on cards or played on a melodic instrument, collaboratively play melody games such as question and answer phrases, completing a given phrase orally, listen to songs and discuss the composition techniques

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Creating ExecutingMelody-

1. b) c) d) e) sing the sol-fa syllables d r mfs for pitch discrimination , interpret the hand signs of the sol-fa syllables d r mfs compose short melodies based On the sol-fa syllables d make a decorated melody card for creativity, appreciate melodies created by self and?

- sing familiar songs based on the sol-fa syllables d r mfs Sing the sol-fa syllables in ascending and descending search for videos or watch live demonstrations of the Kodaly hand signs for d r m f s. and practise performing the hand signs, orally and aurally identify the pitches d r mfs displayed on cards or played on a melodic instrument, collaboratively play melody games such as question and answer phrases, completing a given phrase orally, listen to songs and discuss the composition techniques

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- observe illustrations or actual samples of rounders bats to identify the features (knob, handle, grip, head, length and thickness)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- observe illustrations or actual samples of rounders bats to identify the features (knob, handle, grip, head, length and thickness)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- observe illustrations or actual samples of rounders bats to identify the features (knob, handle, grip, head, length and thickness)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- observe illustrations or actual samples of rounders bats to identify the features (knob, handle, grip, head, length and thickness)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- watch videos'pictures on the carving technique for familiarisation, assemble materials and tools for carving a bat with a focus on woodcutting tools, collaboratively

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- watch videos'pictures on the carving technique for familiarisation, assemble materials and tools for carving a bat with a focus on woodcutting tools, collaboratively

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- watch videos'pictures on the carving technique for familiarisation, assemble materials and tools for carving a bat with a focus on woodcutting tools, collaboratively

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?

- use locally available wood to carve rounders' bats while observing safety

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. b) c) d) e) identify the features of a rounders bat for familiarisation, identify materials and tools used in cawing, carve a bat for playing the Rounders game, execute batting and fielding skills in a Rounders game for skills acquisition, value the safety Of self and others when playing the game of Rounders?

- use locally available wood to carve rounders' bats while observing safety

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. b) c) d) e) identify the features of a rounders bat for familiarisation, identify materials and tools used in cawing, carve a bat for playing the Rounders game, execute batting and fielding skills in a Rounders game for skills acquisition, value the safety Of self and others when playing the game of Rounders?

- use locally available wood to carve rounders' bats while observing safety

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. b) c) d) e) identify the features of a rounders bat for familiarisation, identify materials and tools used in cawing, carve a bat for playing the Rounders game, execute batting and fielding skills in a Rounders game for skills acquisition, value the safety Of self and others when playing the game of Rounders?

- demonstrate batting skills

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. b) c) d) e) identify the features of a rounders bat for familiarisation, identify materials and tools used in cawing, carve a bat for playing the Rounders game, execute batting and fielding skills in a Rounders game for skills acquisition, value the safety Of self and others when playing the game of Rounders?

- demonstrate batting skills

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Creating ExecutingRounders-

1. b) c) d) e) identify the features of a rounders bat for familiarisation, identify materials and tools used in cawing, carve a bat for playing the Rounders game, execute batting and fielding skills in a Rounders game for skills acquisition, value the safety Of self and others when playing the game of Rounders?

- demonstrate batting skills

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 5 Creative Arts Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in Grade 5 Creative Arts. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Creating Executing

2 Sub-strands31 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 Melody

15 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Melody.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is it necessary to apply compositi on techniques in composing a melody?
  • a) b) c) d) e) sing the sol-fa syllables d r mfs for pitch discrimination , interpret the hand signs of the sol-fa syllables d r mfs compose short melodies based On the sol-fa syllables d make a decorated melody card for creativity, appreciate melodies created by self and?
Learning Experiences
  • sing familiar songs based on the sol-fa syllables d r mfs Sing the sol-fa syllables in ascending and descending search for videos or watch live demonstrations of the Kodaly hand signs for d r m f s. and practise performing the hand signs, orally and aurally identify the pitches d r mfs displayed on cards or played on a melodic instrument, collaboratively play melody games such as question and answer phrases, completing a given phrase orally, listen to songs and discuss the composition techniques
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Rounders

16 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Rounders.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do fielding skills help players in a Rounders game?
  • a) b) c) d) e) identify the features of a rounders bat for familiarisation, identify materials and tools used in cawing, carve a bat for playing the Rounders game, execute batting and fielding skills in a Rounders game for skills acquisition, value the safety Of self and others when playing the game of Rounders?
Learning Experiences
  • observe illustrations or actual samples of rounders bats to identify the features (knob, handle, grip, head, length and thickness)
  • watch videos'pictures on the carving technique for familiarisation, assemble materials and tools for carving a bat with a focus on woodcutting tools, collaboratively
  • use locally available wood to carve rounders' bats while observing safety
  • demonstrate batting skills
  • practise batting using the improvised practise fielding skills, play a Rounders game while Observing
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Creating and Executing

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 Sub-strand 17

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Sub-strand 17.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is the Football popular?
  • What are of eas ti ng with papier mäché ?
Learning Experiences
  • By the end of the Sub The learner is gu ided to : Strand, the learner should he able to a) b) c) d) execute the skills of kicking, stopping and dribbling in football
  • prepare papier måché for casting cones, cast marking cones using papier måché for a Football game, appreciate playing Football game on a field marked using cones for enjoyment. observe a virtual or live game to identify kicking, stopping and dribbling skills in Football
  • demonstrate in-step kick and outside Of the foot kicking in Football
  • demonstrate inside of the foot and step trap stopping in Football
  • demonstrate straight dribbling skill in Football _ practise kicking skills in Football
  • practise stopping skills in Football
  • practise dribbling skills in Football, videos on casting method in sculpture to familiarise with procedure
  • prepare papier maché following correct use a mould to cast papier mäché cones following correct procedure, paint the cones for marking the playing area, mark the playing area using the cones, play mini football games within the marked field while I skills learnt
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Performing and Displaying

2 Sub-strands22 Lessons in Term 2

3.1 Athletics

16 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Athletics.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) Why is observance of the visual and non visual baton change skill _ How are plaiting materials prepared?
  • do Wn_S Relays c) Plaiting d) e) improvise batons for relay racing make rovw-s using plaiting technique for relay racing, perform the skill of visual baton change in a relay race, execute nonvisual baton change in a relay race, appraise self and peers ' performance in a relay race?
Learning Experiences
  • collect appropriate locally available materials for making batons (plastic, wood, bamboo, aluminium) and improvise a baton , explore actual and virtual samples of plaited basketry items, collect materials for plaiting a rope (sisal, leather, old fabric), prepare and decorate the material for ropes by cutting to size and dyeing" painting, plait a 3
  • strand rope for use as tape for ending races, demonstrate the skill Of baton change (upsweep), demonstrate the skills Of baton chan e down s
Teaching Resources

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

3.2 Sub-strand 43

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Sub-strand 43.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) How do indigenous counting games enhance physical fitness?
  • a) b) c) d) identify types Of Indigenous counting games played in Kenya, perform different Indigenous counting games for skill acquisition, perform indigenous counting games to a musical rhythm, appreciate the role played by counting games for fitness and?
Learning Experiences
  • The learner is guided tu watch a virtual or live demonstration of indigenous counting game and identify the skills
  • demonstrate different indigenous counting games while observing safety, collaboratively
  • practise different indigenous counting games while observing safety
  • practise different types of indigenous counting games while combining it with musical
Teaching Resources

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

4
Strand 4.0

Fabric

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 2

4.1 Fabric

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify
  • techniques
  • used to
  • decorate a
  • fabric
  • decorate a
  • fabric
  • using the tie and dye
  • technique
  • decorate a
  • fabric
  • using appliqué for
  • expression
  • value tie and dye and appliqué techniques for
  • decorating a
  • fabric
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) Why is important?
  • What are sources Of natural dyes?
Learning Experiences
  • explore virtual and actual sources to identify fabrics decorated using tie and dye (circle) and appliqué, source materials such as recyclable fabrics, tyin$titching\pasting materials and dye (natural/artificial), prepare the dye bathe (primary colour) using dyes, water and fasteners, explore tying the fabrics in varied ways using circle techniques, dye in one colour, untie and iron, decorate the fabric using appliqué technique with emphasis on
  • contrast of the surface and pasted fabrics (colour/patterns) using stitching or pmsting method
  • neaten the decorated fabrics by trimming and ironing
  • show and talk about own and Others decorated fabrics
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 5 Creative Arts Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 5 Creative Arts showing the term-by-term distribution of all 8 strands.

  • Creating Executing
Term 2Current
  • Creating Executing
  • Creating and Executing
  • Performing and Displaying
  • Fabric
  • Fabric
  • Kenyan Folk Dance
  • P Erforming Displaying
  • Strand P Erforming
  • Appreciation in Creative Arts Strand Appreciation in C Reative

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 5 Creative Arts Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 5 Creative Arts Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 5 Creative Arts covers the following main strands: Creating Executing, Creating and Executing, Performing and Displaying, Fabric. 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 5 Creative Arts 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 5 Creative Arts 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.