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PP1 Religious Education Activities Strands, Sub-strands & Schemes of Work (2026)

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PP1 Religious Education Activities Curriculum Facts

Summary of syllabus structure, strands, lesson periods, and approved textbooks for PP1 Religious Education Activities under the Kenya CBC curriculum framework.

Class / Level: PP1
Major Strands: 5 Strands
Annual Lessons: 66 Lesson Periods
Terms Available: Terms 1, 2 & 3

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PP1 Religious Education Activities Term 1 Scheme Table

13-week teaching 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 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Demonstrate God’s love as the Sole Creator in his/her life to promote personal relationship with Him.	1. Who is God?	- Learners are guided to interact with a variety of relevant learning resources (pictures, videos, charts and posters) to enhance understanding of God as Creator and Heavenly Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Demonstrate God’s love as the Sole Creator in his/her life to promote personal relationship with Him.	1. Who is God?	- Learners are guided to interact with a variety of relevant learning resources (pictures, videos, charts and posters) to enhance understanding of God as Creator and Heavenly Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Identify God as his/her heavenly Father.	1. Where does He live?	- Learners recite simple short poems on God as his/her Sole Creator.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Identify God as his/her heavenly Father.	1. Where does He live?	- Learners recite simple short poems on God as his/her Sole Creator.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Respect God as the Father of mankind.	1. Who is your Heavenly Father?	- In groups, learners sing songs on God as their Heavenly Father to develop love.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Respect God as the Father of mankind.	1. Who is your Heavenly Father?	- In groups, learners sing songs on God as their Heavenly Father to develop love.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	1.0 God's Creation	1.1 Who is God?	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.	1. Who created you?	- Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Official KICD Syllabus

PP1 Religious Education Activities Strands and Sub-strands (Full Curriculum)

Explore the complete curriculum designs for PP1 Religious Education Activities. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), learning experiences, and teaching resources.

Strand 1.0

1.0 God's Creation

4 Sub-strands26 Lessons

1.1 1.1 Who is God?

Term 17 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate God’s love as the Sole Creator in his/her life to promote personal relationship with Him.
Identify God as his/her heavenly Father.
Respect God as the Father of mankind.
Appreciate God as the Sole Creator and Heavenly Father for personal development.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Who is God?
Where does He live?
Who is your Heavenly Father?
Who created you?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to interact with a variety of relevant learning resources (pictures, videos, charts and posters) to enhance understanding of God as Creator and Heavenly Father.
Learners recite simple short poems on God as his/her Sole Creator.
In groups, learners sing songs on God as their Heavenly Father to develop love.
Organize learners in small groups to sing thanksgiving songs to God as Creator and Father.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

1.2 1.2 Myself

Term 16 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Mention his/her name for self-awareness.
Sing songs as special creature created in the image and likeness of God.
Appreciate himself/herself as wonderfully made by God.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

What is your name?
Who created you?
Who created your friend?
Do you know any song of God’s Creation?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to mention their names.
Learners are guided in small groups to mention each other's names.
Learners listen to stories on God’s creation.
Learners are guided to sing songs signifying himself/herself as a child of God, created in His image and likeness.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

1.3 1.3 My family

Term 16 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Name family members (father, mother, brothers and sisters) to have a sense of belonging.
Mention that his/her family members are a gift from God.
Appreciate God for creating his/her parents, brothers and sisters.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Who are your family members?
How many family members do you have?
Who created your family members?
What is the name of your guardian?
How many sisters and brothers do you have?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to name their family members.
Learners are guided in small groups to colour drawn pictures of family members.
Learners are guided in groups to sing simple songs thanking God for the gift of family members.
Learners observe drawn pictures of family members displayed on charts and watch relevant videos.
Learners are encouraged to respond to God’s love by obeying their parents.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

1.4 1.4 Communicating to God through prayer

Term 1 Term 27 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Name different times of prayer for his/her spiritual nourishment.
Demonstrate postures for prayer as a way of communicating with God.
Recite simple prayers for his/her spiritual growth.
Desire to thank and praise God through prayers.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

How do you communicate to God?
How do you pray?
What times do you pray?
Who answers your prayers?
How can you thank God?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to name different times of prayer.
Learners are guided to demonstrate postures for prayer (kneeling, bowing, closing eyes).
Learners are guided to recite simple prayers.
Learners are guided to say simple prayers for different times (morning, before meals, bedtime).
Learners listen to simple prayers from audio-visual devices and role-play short prayers.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

Strand 2.0

2.0 Holy Bible

1 Sub-strand7 Lessons

2.1 2.1 The Bible

Term 27 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Name the Bible as a Holy book used by Christians for spiritual growth.
Sing simple songs on the Bible as a Holy book of God to be respected.
Respect the Bible as a Holy book for spiritual growth.
Appreciate the Bible as a Holy Book in daily life.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

What is a Bible?
At what time do you read the Bible?
Why is the Bible called a Holy book?
How should we handle the Bible?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to identify the Bible in realia and in pictures.
Learners are guided to recognize the Bible as a Holy book.
Learners sing songs on the Bible as a Holy book (e.g. 'Read your Bible, pray every day').
Learners are guided to observe and colour drawn pictures of the Bible.
In small groups, learners are guided to demonstrate how to handle the Bible with care and respect.
Learners are shown pictures of children reading the Bible.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

Strand 3.0

3.0 Christian Religious Festivals and Rituals

3 Sub-strands20 Lessons

3.1 3.1 Birth of Jesus Christ

Term 27 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Narrate the story on the birth of Jesus our saviour.
Name the parents of Jesus Christ.
Name the place of Jesus’ birth.
Role-play the birth of Jesus Christ.
Demonstrate the visit by the shepherds through role-playing to signify God’s love.
Colour the drawn pictures of Baby Jesus and His parents at the manger.
Appreciate the birth of Jesus as the saviour of mankind.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

When is your birthday?
How do you celebrate your birthday?
Where was Jesus Christ born?
Who are the parents of Jesus?
Which town was Jesus Christ born in?

Suggested Experiences

Learners listen to the story about the birth of Jesus Christ.
In groups, learners narrate the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Learners role-play the birth of Jesus.
Learners observe displayed pictures of the birth of Jesus Christ, His birthplace and parents.
Learners view video clips on the birth of Jesus.
Learners colour drawn pictures of Baby Jesus and His parents at the manger.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

3.2 3.2 Christian festivals: Christmas

Term 27 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Identify Christmas as a Christian festival to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Role-play a Christmas event.
Sing Christmas carols and festivals.
Appreciate Christmas as celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

When is your birthday?
How do you celebrate your birthday?
When was Jesus Christ born?
How do we call the day Jesus was born?
How do you celebrate on Christmas day?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to retell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
In small groups, learners walk around the classroom and observe pictures on Christmas events.
Learners sing simple Christmas carols.
Learners listen or watch audio-visual materials on events that take place during Christmas festivals.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

3.3 3.3 Christian rituals

Term 2 Term 36 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Name some Christian rituals performed in church to promote spiritual growth.
Role-play the giving of offerings as a ritual in church.
Demonstrate Christian rituals associated with prayer to improve prayer life.
Appreciate taking part in Christian rituals (offerings, prayers) for spiritual nourishment.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

What do you do in church?
How should you behave while in church?
What do you do when praying?
What do you give to God in church?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to name simple Christian rituals (giving offerings and prayers).
Learners role-play the Christian ritual of giving offerings.
In groups, learners practice Christian rituals associated with prayer (e.g. closing eyes during prayers).
Learners observe audio-visual clips and pictures of people praying and giving offerings in church.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

Strand 4.0

4.0 Christian Values

1 Sub-strand7 Lessons

4.1 4.1 Love of God and neighbor

Term 37 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Identify ways of showing love to God as the first commandment for spiritual growth.
Sing songs in praise of God and neighbor.
Recite memory verses about God’s love.
Appreciate the importance of showing love for God and neighbor as one of the greatest commandments.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Whom do you love at home?
Why do you love them?
Do you love God?
In which ways do you show love for God?
In which ways do you show love for your neighbour?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to identify ways of showing love for God.
Learners are guided to tell ways of showing love for their neighbours.
Learners sing songs in praise of God’s love.
Learners recite memory verses on God’s love (e.g. John 3:16).
Learners demonstrate ways of showing love to their neighbour (helping, sharing).
Learners are guided to observe pictures of people demonstrating love for others.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

Strand 5.0

5.0 Places of Worship

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons

5.1 5.1 Church as a place of worship

Term 36 Lessons

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Differentiate a church from other buildings.
Identify the church as a place of worship for Christians.
Demonstrate activities that take place in church (singing, praying, giving offerings).
Appreciate the church as a place of worship.
Respect other places of worship.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Have you ever seen a church?
What tells you the building is a church?
Which churches do you know?
How do you behave in church?

Suggested Experiences

Learners are guided to differentiate church from other buildings.
Learners are guided in groups to observe different places of worship on charts and posters.
Learners are guided to mention different churches they know.
In groups, learners practice acceptable behaviours while inside church.
Learners sing songs on the church as a place of worship.
Learners watch video/digital displays of different places of worship.

Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

PP1 Religious Education Activities Schemes of Work by Term (1, 2 & 3)

Download editable schemes of work and explore strands for all terms in PP1 Religious Education Activities.

Term 1 Scheme13 Weeks

1.0 God's Creation

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Term 2 Scheme14 Weeks

1.0 God's Creation
2.0 Holy Bible
3.0 Christian Religious Festivals and Rituals

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Term 3 Scheme9 Weeks

3.0 Christian Religious Festivals and Rituals
4.0 Christian Values
5.0 Places of Worship

View Term 3

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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:

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2026 school calendar dates, term durations, and mid-term break schedules.
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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main strands in PP1 Religious Education Activities?

The official KICD strands for PP1 Religious Education Activities are: 1.0 God's Creation, 2.0 Holy Bible, 3.0 Christian Religious Festivals and Rituals, 4.0 Christian Values, 5.0 Places of Worship. Each strand is broken down into structured sub-strands with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and suggested lesson periods.

Which sub-strands are taught across Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 in PP1 Religious Education Activities?

The curriculum is systematically distributed across all three terms based on Ministry of Education term durations. Term 1 covers foundational strands, Term 2 advances core competencies, and Term 3 focuses on measurement, geometry, application, and revision. Review the curriculum breakdown above for the term-by-term allocation.

Are specific learning outcomes and inquiry questions included in these schemes?

Yes, every lesson in our PP1 Religious Education Activities schemes contains exact KICD specific learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, and attitudes), key inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

Can I download editable Word (.docx) and PDF schemes for PP1 Religious Education Activities?

Yes! You can instantly download formatted, editable Microsoft Word files (.docx) or print-ready PDFs for Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3, or customize them with your school name, TSC number, and term dates.