About This Course
This comprehensive Grade 2 Creative Activities course is a complete, play-based, learner-centred programme designed to build on Grade 1 skills while further nurturing creativity, physical coordination, musical expression, artistic techniques, and appreciation in young learners. It fully aligns with the official Kenya Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for lower primary education. Through engaging hands-on experiences using locally available, low-cost materials, learners strengthen key competencies such as creativity and imagination, communication and collaboration, self-efficacy, critical thinking, and digital literacy (where applicable).
The course integrates advanced movement skills, visual arts (including mosaic and painting), music (Western-style singing games, wind instruments, and melody), craftwork, and safety awareness. It promotes holistic development, cultural appreciation (local and Western influences), environmental consciousness, responsibility, and joy in learning. This programme prepares Grade 2 learners for seamless progression into Grade 3 Creative Activities and builds foundational life skills for lifelong creative expression.
Learning Objectives
Material Includes
- Common/Shared Materials: Open outdoor space/field, chalk, old newspapers/magazines, empty plastic containers/bottles, sticks, stones, ropes, leaves, soil, charcoal, recycled paper.
- Art & Craft: Plain paper, crayons/coloured pencils (or locally made dyes), child-safe scissors, glue (or cassava starch), seeds/beans/pebbles (for mosaic), strings/threads/grass strips (for plaited ornaments), modelling clay or soil.
- Music: Body percussion, empty bottles/straws/cardboard (for wind musical instruments), simple recorded songs (or teacher/learner voice).
- Physical Activities: Soft balls or rolled newspaper/sock balls (for kicking), safe mats or clear space (for egg roll and swan balance), improvised markers.
- Digital (Optional): Phone or tablet for recording performances (not mandatory).
Requirements
- For Teachers/Facilitators: Must be trained or familiar with CBC pedagogy. Use learner-centred, play-based methods. Emphasise safety at all times (clear space, no pushing, soft landings, adult supervision for outdoor/water-related activities). Assess formatively through observation, participation, group performances, and learner reflections (no formal exams).
- Class Size: Ideal 20–40 learners; adaptable for larger or smaller groups through pair/group work.
- Safety & Inclusivity: Always prioritise learner safety (especially in hopping, kicking, balancing, and water safety strands). Adapt activities for learners with disabilities. Promote gender equity and cultural sensitivity (blend local Kenyan elements with Western-style games as per the curriculum).
- Parental/Home Involvement: Parents/guardians are encouraged to support homework (e.g., practising hopping or songs at home) and provide simple materials.
- Assessment: Continuous observation checklists, group performances, displays, portfolios, and self-reflection. Use the official KICD rubrics for core competencies and values.
- Implementation Tips: Follow the suggested lesson sequence within each sub-strand. Integrate with other subjects (e.g., Mathematics for patterns and counting, Environmental Activities for materials and water safety). Store learner creations in a class portfolio for end-of-year exhibition.
- Resources Provided: Full detailed lesson plans for all 210 lessons (with outcomes, materials, step-by-step activities, and assessment tools) are available upon request or as a complete package.
Target Audience
- Primary Audience: Grade 2 learners (typically 7–8 years old) in Kenyan primary schools following the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
- Ideal for: Public and private schools, ECDE-to-primary transition programmes, homeschooling parents, tutors, and after-school programmes in Kenya or any setting using the KICD CBC framework.
- Prerequisites: Completion of Grade 1 Creative Activities (or equivalent foundational skills). The course is fully inclusive, accommodating learners of all abilities, including those with special needs (through differentiated activities and safety adaptations).
Curriculum
1.0 Creating and Executing
1.1 Hopping
1.2 Drawing and Painting
1.3 Rhythm and Pattern Making
1.4 Turning
1.5 Mosaic
1.6 Melody
2.0 Performing and Displaying
2.1 Singing Games – Western Style
2.2 Kicking
2.3 Plaited Ornaments
2.4 Egg Roll and Swan Balance
2.5 Wind Musical Instruments
2.6 Modelling
2.7 Songs
3.0 Appreciation
3.1 Singing Games – Western Style
3.2 Water Safety Awareness
Your Instructors
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Charles Boen is a passionate educator based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in Mathematics and Physics. He holds a Bachelor of Education Science degree from the University of Kabianga and has several years of experience teaching in secondary schools. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong skills in modern pedagogy, classroom management, and student mentorship.
Charles is committed to making learning engaging and accessible, both in physical classrooms and through online platforms. He is also experienced in guidance and counseling, helping learners navigate academic and personal challenges. Beyond teaching, he is actively involved in digital education, content creation, and academic support services.
With a strong interest in innovation and technology, Charles integrates modern tools into his teaching to enhance student understanding and performance. He is dedicated to empowering learners with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and confidence to succeed in their academic journeys.
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Material Includes
- Common/Shared Materials: Open outdoor space/field, chalk, old newspapers/magazines, empty plastic containers/bottles, sticks, stones, ropes, leaves, soil, charcoal, recycled paper.
- Art & Craft: Plain paper, crayons/coloured pencils (or locally made dyes), child-safe scissors, glue (or cassava starch), seeds/beans/pebbles (for mosaic), strings/threads/grass strips (for plaited ornaments), modelling clay or soil.
- Music: Body percussion, empty bottles/straws/cardboard (for wind musical instruments), simple recorded songs (or teacher/learner voice).
- Physical Activities: Soft balls or rolled newspaper/sock balls (for kicking), safe mats or clear space (for egg roll and swan balance), improvised markers.
- Digital (Optional): Phone or tablet for recording performances (not mandatory).
