2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons5 Strands in Term 3

Grade 5 Creative Arts 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 5 Creative Arts Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 5 Creative Arts 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 5 Creative Arts in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 5
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Creative Arts
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 5 Creative Arts Term 3 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

Scheme Font Size:

Changes text size in this preview and in downloaded Word (.docx) & PDF files.

45 Lessons · Weeks Merged← Swipe horizontally to see all columns →
WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11FabricFabric

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

a) value tie and dye and appliqué techniques for

b) decorating a

c) fabric

1. What are sources Of natural dyes?

- show and talk about own and Others decorated fabrics

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Kenyan Folk DanceKenyan Folk Dance

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

a) discuss the

b) background of a Kenyan

c) folk

d) dance

e) describe

1. (s) Why is it necessary to perform a folk dance?

- watch a Kenyan folk

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Kenyan Folk DanceKenyan Folk Dance

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

a) components of a Kenyan

b) folk

c) dance

d) discuss the

e) roles of

1. (s) Why is it necessary to perform a folk dance?

- watch a Kenyan folk

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Kenyan Folk DanceKenyan Folk Dance

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

a) folk

b) dance in the co

c) mmunity

d) make an

e) ornament

f) using

1. (s) Why is it necessary to perform a folk dance?

- dance perfor manee and discuss the background details, identify and describe the components ofa Kenyan folk dance, brainstorm on the social and economic roles of Kenyan folk dances in the community , use available materials to make omaments for use in performing a Kenyan folk dance us Ing one-way technique

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Kenyan Folk DanceKenyan Folk Dance

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

a) available

b) materials to

c) enhance

d) performance of a Kenyan

e) folk

1. How do the components of a folk dance contribute to its performan ce ?

- (beadwork) explore making Ornaments considering

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Kenyan Folk DanceKenyan Folk Dance

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

a) dance

b) perform in a

c) folk

d) dance

e) from a Kenyan

1. How do the components of a folk dance contribute to its performan ce ?

- (beadwork) explore making Ornaments considering

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Kenyan Folk DanceKenyan Folk Dance

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

a) indigenous

b) community

c) acknowledge the

d) role of

e) folk

f) dance in the

1. How do the components of a folk dance contribute to its performan ce ?

- colour variation, size of

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3P Erforming DisplayingSub-strand 37

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

a) identify a glove puppet for familiarisation

1. I n quiry Question Why are features of a puppet ex aggerated?

- observe sample puppets in actual/virtual sources to identify a glove puppet for familiarisation, explore the environment responsibly to gather recyclable materials for making glove pup'kts, (found objects)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4P Erforming DisplayingSub-strand 37

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

a) identify a glove puppet for familiarisation

1. I n quiry Question Why are features of a puppet ex aggerated?

- observe sample puppets in actual/virtual sources to identify a glove puppet for familiarisation, explore the environment responsibly to gather recyclable materials for making glove pup'kts, (found objects)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5P Erforming DisplayingSub-strand 37

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

a) make a glove puppet u s Ing recyclable materials

1. I n quiry Question Why are features of a puppet ex aggerated?

- observe sample puppets in actual/virtual sources to identify a glove puppet for familiarisation, explore the environment responsibly to gather recyclable materials for making glove pup'kts, (found objects)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31P Erforming DisplayingSub-strand 37

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

a) make a glove puppet u s Ing recyclable materials

1. I n quiry Question Why are features of a puppet ex aggerated?

- make a glove puppet using recyclable materials with emphasis on functionality and exaggeration, decorate the puppet to bring out features for aesthetics, present a puppet show incorporating topical songs with proper voice projection and clarity in pronunciation of words diction

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2P Erforming DisplayingSub-strand 37

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

a) perform a puppet sh ow while singing topical songs for enjoyment

1. I n quiry Question Why are features of a puppet ex aggerated?

- make a glove puppet using recyclable materials with emphasis on functionality and exaggeration, decorate the puppet to bring out features for aesthetics, present a puppet show incorporating topical songs with proper voice projection and clarity in pronunciation of words diction

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3P Erforming DisplayingSub-strand 37

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

a) perform a puppet sh ow while singing topical songs for enjoyment

1. I n quiry Question Why are features of a puppet ex aggerated?

- make a glove puppet using recyclable materials with emphasis on functionality and exaggeration, decorate the puppet to bring out features for aesthetics, present a puppet show incorporating topical songs with proper voice projection and clarity in pronunciation of words diction

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4P Erforming DisplayingDescant Recorder

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

a) play notes B A G DI on the descant recorder

b) play a melody built on the notes G A B C' D' on the descant recorder applying appropriate techniques

c) create a random repeat pattern based on the notes B A G DI using a stencil

d) enjoy playing melodies using the descant

1. How is a good tone produced on the descant?

- observe the baroque fingering chart for note c I and DI and practise fingering the notes, responsibly search and watch a video/observe a demonstration on how to play notes Cland DI, play notes B A G DI on the descant recorder with appropriate techniques, play simple melodies based on the notes B A G DI on the descant recorder applying appropriate playing techniques, collaboratively create stencils of thenotes BAG Cl DI, print random revwat pattems On paper with the stencils using contrasting colours (dabbing/ spraying method) and mount the erns for dis Ia

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Strand P ErformingSub-strand 41-

1. Why is hygiene and safety necessary in swimm ing?

- watch an actual or live performance of a Front crawl in swimming to talk about the skill

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 5 Creative Arts Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 5 Creative Arts. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Fabric

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Fabric

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
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.

2
Strand 2.0

Kenyan Folk Dance

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Kenyan Folk Dance

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • discuss the
  • background of a Kenyan
  • folk
  • dance
  • describe
  • components of a Kenyan
  • folk
  • dance
  • discuss the
  • roles of
  • folk
  • dance in the co
  • mmunity
  • make an
  • ornament
  • using
  • available
  • materials to
  • enhance
  • performance of a Kenyan
  • folk
  • dance
  • perform in a
  • folk
  • dance
  • from a Kenyan
  • indigenous
  • community
  • acknowledge the
  • role of
  • folk
  • dance in the
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) Why is it necessary to perform a folk dance?
  • How do the components of a folk dance contribute to its performan ce ?
Learning Experiences
  • watch a Kenyan folk
  • dance perfor manee and discuss the background details, identify and describe the components ofa Kenyan folk dance, brainstorm on the social and economic roles of Kenyan folk dances in the community , use available materials to make omaments for use in performing a Kenyan folk dance us Ing one-way technique
  • (beadwork) explore making Ornaments considering
  • colour variation, size of
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

P Erforming Displaying

2 Sub-strands7 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 Sub-strand 37

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify a glove puppet for familiarisation
  • make a glove puppet u s Ing recyclable materials
  • perform a puppet sh ow while singing topical songs for enjoyment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • I n quiry Question Why are features of a puppet ex aggerated?
Learning Experiences
  • observe sample puppets in actual/virtual sources to identify a glove puppet for familiarisation, explore the environment responsibly to gather recyclable materials for making glove pup'kts, (found objects)
  • make a glove puppet using recyclable materials with emphasis on functionality and exaggeration, decorate the puppet to bring out features for aesthetics, present a puppet show incorporating topical songs with proper voice projection and clarity in pronunciation of words diction
Teaching Resources

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

3.2 Descant Recorder

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • play notes B A G DI on the descant recorder
  • play a melody built on the notes G A B C' D' on the descant recorder applying appropriate techniques
  • create a random repeat pattern based on the notes B A G DI using a stencil
  • enjoy playing melodies using the descant
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How is a good tone produced on the descant?
Learning Experiences
  • observe the baroque fingering chart for note c I and DI and practise fingering the notes, responsibly search and watch a video/observe a demonstration on how to play notes Cland DI, play notes B A G DI on the descant recorder with appropriate techniques, play simple melodies based on the notes B A G DI on the descant recorder applying appropriate playing techniques, collaboratively create stencils of thenotes BAG Cl DI, print random revwat pattems On paper with the stencils using contrasting colours (dabbing/ spraying method) and mount the erns for dis Ia
Teaching Resources

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

4
Strand 4.0

Strand P Erforming

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

4.1 Sub-strand 41

6 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 Sub-strand 41.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is hygiene and safety necessary in swimm ing?
  • and Displaying a) describe the Front crawl (Optional) technique in swimming, ( 15 lessons) b) perform the Front crawl technique for skill acquisition, Front crawl c) apply the front crawl technique in swimming for enjoyment, d) appreciates own and others' efforts in per forming the Front crawl technue?
Learning Experiences
  • watch an actual or live performance of a Front crawl in swimming to talk about the skill
  • demonstrate the front crawl skill in swimming (glide, body position, arm action, leg action and breathing) while inside the water
  • practise Front crawl skill while ensuring smooth progression (leg, arm action, rhythm and tempo), swim using Front crawl in mini games while observing pool hygiene
Teaching Resources

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

5
Strand 5.0

Appreciation in Creative Arts Strand Appreciation in C Reative

2 Sub-strands12 Lessons in Term 3

5.1 Sub-strand 46

6 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 Sub-strand 46.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is it important to showcase Creative Arts w orks?
  • a) b) c) d) e) showcase artworks in a school gallery for critique , discuss a Kenyan folk dance using appropriate terminologies, discuss the East African?
Learning Experiences
  • prepare display areas within the school with peers using available re sources, display artworks kept in the portfolio on the display areas within the school, (drawings, painting, card, a puppet, decorated fabric, mosaic and omaments) , take a gallery walk and talk about own and others work considering
  • thw of art, materials, media and aesthetic), listen to selected folk dances from Kenyan communities and critically analyse the components, listen to a recording'watch a rmance of the East African Community Anthem (in unison) with peers and talk about it focussin on
Teaching Resources

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

5.2 Sub-strand 50

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • area skills for the CSL activity Identify resources required for the activity (locally available materials) Stagger the activities across the term (set dates and time for the activities) Communicate to learners, parents/caregivers/guardians, school administration, teachers and Other relevant stakeholders in the school community Identify and develop assessment tools 2) Implementation of CSL Activity Assigning roles to learners. Ensure every learner actively participates in the activity learners as they carry out the CSL activity and record feedback Use an appropriate assessment tool to assess both the process and the product (assess learner's work from the beginning to the end product) Assess the targeted core competencies, values and subject skills
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
  • Creating Executing
  • Creating and Executing
  • Performing and Displaying
  • Fabric
Term 3Current
  • Fabric
  • Kenyan Folk Dance
  • P Erforming Displaying
  • Strand P Erforming
  • Appreciation in Creative Arts Strand Appreciation in C Reative

Other Grade 5 Schemes of Work for Term 3

Download complete, editable schemes of work and explore strands for all learning areas in Grade 5.

Explore Schemes for Other CBC Grades

Browse curriculum designs and ready-to-print schemes across Pre-Primary, Primary, and Junior Secondary levels.

Curriculum Compliance & Official Accreditation

All schemes of work on this platform are meticulously aligned with official standards set by Kenyan educational statutory authorities:

Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 5 Creative Arts Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 5 Creative Arts Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 5 Creative Arts covers the following main strands: Fabric, Kenyan Folk Dance, P Erforming Displaying, Strand P Erforming, Appreciation in Creative Arts Strand Appreciation in C Reative. 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 5 Creative Arts 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 5 Creative Arts 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.