2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons4 Strands in Term 3

Grade 6 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 6 Creative Arts Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 6 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 6 Creative Arts in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 6
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 6 Creative Arts 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
11Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) identify pottery items made using slab technique

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- observe actual/ virtual samples of indigenous Kenyan pottery items and identify items made using slab technique, responsibly source clay from the environment (anthills, riverbanks among others), collaboratively, prepare the clay by kneading and wedging, roll clay into slabs of equal uniform thickness, cut slabs of clay (rectangular and circular) and join to form a finish the vase by burnishing and stamping, leave to dry under shade

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) identify pottery items made using slab technique

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- observe actual/ virtual samples of indigenous Kenyan pottery items and identify items made using slab technique, responsibly source clay from the environment (anthills, riverbanks among others), collaboratively, prepare the clay by kneading and wedging, roll clay into slabs of equal uniform thickness, cut slabs of clay (rectangular and circular) and join to form a finish the vase by burnishing and stamping, leave to dry under shade

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) model a vase us Ing slab technique for express' on

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- observe actual/ virtual samples of indigenous Kenyan pottery items and identify items made using slab technique, responsibly source clay from the environment (anthills, riverbanks among others), collaboratively, prepare the clay by kneading and wedging, roll clay into slabs of equal uniform thickness, cut slabs of clay (rectangular and circular) and join to form a finish the vase by burnishing and stamping, leave to dry under shade

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) model a vase us Ing slab technique for express' on

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- observe actual/ virtual samples of indigenous Kenyan pottery items and identify items made using slab technique, responsibly source clay from the environment (anthills, riverbanks among others), collaboratively, prepare the clay by kneading and wedging, roll clay into slabs of equal uniform thickness, cut slabs of clay (rectangular and circular) and join to form a finish the vase by burnishing and stamping, leave to dry under shade

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) model a vase us Ing slab technique for express' on

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- observe actual/ virtual samples of indigenous Kenyan pottery items and identify items made using slab technique, responsibly source clay from the environment (anthills, riverbanks among others), collaboratively, prepare the clay by kneading and wedging, roll clay into slabs of equal uniform thickness, cut slabs of clay (rectangular and circular) and join to form a finish the vase by burnishing and stamping, leave to dry under shade

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) decorate a modelled item for aesthetic enh ancement

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- display and talk about own and others modelled item _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) decorate a modelled item for aesthetic enh ancement

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- display and talk about own and others modelled item _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Displaying and PerformingIndigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

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

a) decorate a modelled item for aesthetic enh ancement

1. Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?

- display and talk about own and others modelled item _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4SwimmingSwimming

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

a) describe the body position in breaststroke

1. (s) Why are swimming skills considered as survival skills?

- watch a virtual or actual performance to observe breaststroke in swimming

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5SwimmingSwimming

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

a) describe the body position in breaststroke

1. (s) Why are swimming skills considered as survival skills?

- watch a virtual or actual performance to observe breaststroke in swimming

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31SwimmingSwimming

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

a) perform breaststroke in swimming for skill acquisition

1. (s) Why are swimming skills considered as survival skills?

- demonstrate breaststroke skill

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2SwimmingSwimming

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

a) perform breaststroke in swimming for skill acquisition

1. and Displaying (Optional) (15 lessons)?

- demonstrate breaststroke skill

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3SwimmingSwimming

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

a) acknowledge performing breast stroke skill in swimming

1. and Displaying (Optional) (15 lessons)?

- practise breaststroke skills while observing safety , apply the skill of breaststroke in swimnung observe each other swim using breaststroke and give feedback

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Displaying and PerformingSub-strand 42

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

a) identify types of indigenous floor games played in Kenya

1. How do floor games enhance physical fitness?

- watch a virtual or live demonstration of indigenous floor game and identify the skills observed

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Displaying and PerformingSub-strand 42

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

a) identify types of indigenous floor games played in Kenya

1. How do floor games enhance physical fitness?

- watch a virtual or live demonstration of indigenous floor game and identify the skills observed

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 6 Creative Arts Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 6 Creative Arts. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Displaying and Performing

1 Sub-strand12 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Indigenous Kenyan CraftPottery

12 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify pottery items made using slab technique
  • model a vase us Ing slab technique for express' on
  • decorate a modelled item for aesthetic enh ancement
  • appreciate pottery as an indigenous Kenyan craft
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Qu s Why are clay items dried under the shade?
Learning Experiences
  • observe actual/ virtual samples of indigenous Kenyan pottery items and identify items made using slab technique, responsibly source clay from the environment (anthills, riverbanks among others), collaboratively, prepare the clay by kneading and wedging, roll clay into slabs of equal uniform thickness, cut slabs of clay (rectangular and circular) and join to form a finish the vase by burnishing and stamping, leave to dry under shade
  • display and talk about own and others modelled item _
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Swimming

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Swimming

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe the body position in breaststroke
  • perform breaststroke in swimming for skill acquisition
  • acknowledge performing breast stroke skill in swimming
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) Why are swimming skills considered as survival skills?
  • and Displaying (Optional) (15 lessons)?
Learning Experiences
  • watch a virtual or actual performance to observe breaststroke in swimming
  • demonstrate breaststroke skill
  • practise breaststroke skills while observing safety , apply the skill of breaststroke in swimnung observe each other swim using breaststroke and give feedback
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Displaying and Performing

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 Sub-strand 42

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify types of indigenous floor games played in Kenya
  • perform different indigenous floor games for skill acquisition
  • execute indigenous floor games to a musical rhythm for enjoyment
  • appreciate the role played by indigenous floor games for fitness
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do floor games enhance physical fitness?
  • Why are floor games considered as indigenous ?
Learning Experiences
  • watch a virtual or live demonstration of indigenous floor game and identify the skills observed
  • demonstrate indigenous floor games while observing safety
  • practise indigenous floor games while observing safety
  • practise different types of indigenous floor games while combining it to a musical rhythm. talk about the role of indigenous floor games in enhancing fitness with peers
Teaching Resources

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

4
Strand 4.0

Appreciation in Creative Arts

2 Sub-strands21 Lessons in Term 3

4.1 Analysis of Creative Arts works

15 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 Analysis of Creative Arts works.

Learning Experiences
  • The learners are guided to: visit virtual or actual art establishments for inspiration, create a catalogue of the exhibited artworks indicating artist's name, type of artwork, media/material, interpret works of art displayed by taking into account
Teaching Resources

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

4.2 Sub-strand 49

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, school administration, teachers and Other relevant stakeholders in the school community Identify and develop assessment tools 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 leamer's work from the beginning to the end product)
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 6 Creative Arts Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 6 Creative Arts showing the term-by-term distribution of all 9 strands.

  • Creating and Performing
  • Creating and Performing
  • Creating and Performing
  • Creating and Performing
  • Displaying and Performing
  • Displaying and Performing
  • Displaying and Performing
Term 3Current
  • Displaying and Performing
  • Swimming
  • Displaying and Performing
  • Appreciation in Creative Arts

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 6 Creative Arts Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 6 Creative Arts Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 6 Creative Arts covers the following main strands: Displaying and Performing, Swimming, Displaying and Performing, Appreciation in Creative Arts. 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 6 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 6 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.