Measurement

Capacity - Measuring using fixed units

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity using fixed units
-Use jugs as fixed units
-Show interest in measuring capacity

-In pairs or groups, collect containers of different sizes for use in measuring capacity
-Use a jug as a fixed unit to measure the capacity of different containers
-Count the number of jugs needed to fill each container

How can we measure how much a container holds?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 174
-Containers of different sizes
-Jug
-Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Different fixed units

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity using different fixed units
-Compare results using different units
-Value the importance of measuring capacity

-In pairs/groups, use small containers of equal capacity to fill bigger containers with water
-Count the number of small containers used
-Compare results from different fixed units (e.g., glass, mug)

How does the choice of unit affect our capacity measurement results?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 175
-Containers of different sizes
-Glass
-Mug
-Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring with bottles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity using bottles
-Record measurements accurately
-Appreciate measuring capacity

-In pairs/groups, use bottles to measure the capacity of different containers
-Count the number of bottles needed to fill each container
-Record and discuss measurements

How many bottles does it take to fill different containers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 177
-Bottles
-Containers of different sizes
-Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring with bottles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity using bottles
-Record measurements accurately
-Appreciate measuring capacity

-In pairs/groups, use bottles to measure the capacity of different containers
-Count the number of bottles needed to fill each container
-Record and discuss measurements

How many bottles does it take to fill different containers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 177
-Bottles
-Containers of different sizes
-Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - The litre

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the litre as a unit of measuring capacity
-Understand the standard unit of capacity
-Show interest in standard units

-Observe various 1-litre containers (cooking oil, juice, soda)
-Identify the litre as a standard unit of measuring capacity
-Compare different containers to a 1-litre container

Why do we need standard units to measure capacity?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 179
-1-litre containers (cooking oil, juice bottle, etc.)
-Containers of different sizes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring and comparing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare capacities of different containers
-Use terms holds more, holds less, holds the same
-Value the importance of comparing capacity

-Compare capacities of different containers with a 1-litre container
-Use terms like 'holds more than', 'holds less than', or 'holds the same as'
-Record and discuss comparisons

How do we compare the capacities of different containers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 181
-1-litre containers
-Containers of different sizes
-Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring in litres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity in litres
-Use 1-litre containers appropriately
-Appreciate measuring capacity in litres

-In pairs/groups, use 1-litre containers to fill bigger containers with water
-Count the number of litres used
-Record measurements in litres

How do we measure capacity using litres?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 182
-1-litre containers
-Larger containers
-Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Recording measurements

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Record capacity measurements accurately
-Identify the capacity of containers
-Show interest in recording measurements

-Measure the capacity of different containers in litres
-Record the capacity of each container in litres
-Identify containers that hold specific amounts of liquid

How do we record capacity measurements?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 183
-1-litre containers
-Containers of different sizes
-Recording sheets

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Real life applications

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply capacity measurement in real life
-Measure liquids such as milk and water
-Appreciate the use of capacity measurement

-Participate in activities involving measuring liquids such as milk and water using 1-litre bottles
-Discuss where capacity measurement is used in daily life
-Role play scenarios involving measuring capacity

How do we use capacity measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 185
-1-litre bottles
-Various containers
-Pictures showing capacity measurement activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Months of the year

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Relate the months of the year to special occasions
-Name the twelve months of the year
-Show interest in the calendar

-Read and recite the months of the year in order
-Identify the position of each month in the year
-Discuss the months that come before and after specific months

Why is it important to know the months of the year?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 189
-Calendar
-Charts showing months

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Special occasions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Relate the months of the year to special occasions
-Identify holidays and celebrations
-Appreciate the significance of special occasions

-In pairs/groups, discuss special occasions that take place in different months of the year
-Identify holidays and celebrations in each month
-Share experiences of celebrating special occasions

Which special occasions occur in different months of the year?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 190
-Calendar
-Pictures of special occasions
-Chart showing holidays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Special occasions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Relate the months of the year to special occasions
-Identify holidays and celebrations
-Appreciate the significance of special occasions

-In pairs/groups, discuss special occasions that take place in different months of the year
-Identify holidays and celebrations in each month
-Share experiences of celebrating special occasions

Which special occasions occur in different months of the year?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 190
-Calendar
-Pictures of special occasions
-Chart showing holidays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Days of the month

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Recite the number of days in each month of the year
-Identify months with 30, 31, and 28/29 days
-Value the importance of knowing days in a month

-In pairs/groups, sing songs and rhymes related to the number of days in the months of the year
-Identify which months have 30 days, 31 days, and 28/29 days
-Discuss the uniqueness of February

How many days are in each month of the year?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 191
-Calendar
-Charts showing days in each month

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Reading calendar

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read the calendar in terms of day and date
-Understand the format of date writing
-Show interest in reading calendar

-In pairs/groups, discuss how to read, tell and write dates from the calendar
-Practice reading dates in the format day/month/year
-Identify different days of the week on a calendar

How do we read and write dates from a calendar?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 193
-Calendar
-Date cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Measuring with arbitrary units

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure time using arbitrary units
-Count claps, snaps, and beats to measure time
-Value the importance of measuring time

-Measure time taken to perform tasks by clapping and counting
-Use different arbitrary units (e.g., snapping fingers, bouncing a ball) to measure time
-Compare the duration of different activities

How can we measure time without using a clock?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 194
-Ball
-Drum
-Skipping rope

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activities

Measurement

Time - Shadow length

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure time using arbitrary units
-Relate time to shadow length
-Show interest in natural time measurement

-In pairs/groups, discuss and relate time by hour using the length of a shadow of an object such as a tree in the environment
-Observe changes in shadow length throughout the day
-Record shadow lengths at different times

How can we tell time using shadows?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 195
-Objects to cast shadows
-Recording sheets

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Clock face

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the minute and hour hand in clock face
-Make a simple clock face
-Show interest in clock face

-Discuss places where clocks are displayed and how they look
-Observe a clock face and discuss the minute and hour hand
-Make a simple clock face using circular paper cut-outs

What are the parts of a clock face?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 196
-Clock face
-Paper
-Scissors
-Pencils

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activities

Measurement

Time - Clock face

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the minute and hour hand in clock face
-Make a simple clock face
-Show interest in clock face

-Discuss places where clocks are displayed and how they look
-Observe a clock face and discuss the minute and hour hand
-Make a simple clock face using circular paper cut-outs

What are the parts of a clock face?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 196
-Clock face
-Paper
-Scissors
-Pencils

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activities

Measurement

Time - Reading hour time

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read time by the hour from the clock face
-Identify the position of hands for hour time
-Appreciate reading time

-Observe the position of hour and minute hands at different hour times
-Read time by the hour using both analogue and digital clocks
-Practice reading time from various clock faces

How do we read time by the hour?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 198
-Clock face
-Digital clock
-Clock models

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Writing hour time

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Write time by the hour shown by an analogue and digital clock
-Record time correctly
-Value the importance of writing time

-Discuss how to read, tell and write time by the hour using both the analogue and digital clock
-Practice writing time in appropriate format
-Match written time to clock faces

How do we write time by the hour?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 202
-Clock face
-Digital clock
-Exercise books

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Time - Daily activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Relate time to daily activities
-Identify appropriate times for activities
-Appreciate keeping time in day-to-day activities

-Discuss the importance of keeping time in different activities
-Match daily activities to appropriate times
-Create a daily schedule with times

How do we use time in our daily activities?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 203
-Clock face
-Pictures of daily activities
-Daily schedule template

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Kenyan currency coins

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify Kenyan currency coins up to sh.40
-Recognize features of different coins
-Show interest in Kenyan currency

-In pairs/groups, recognize and sort out Kenyan currency coins up to sh.40
-Observe and discuss features of each coin
-Match coins to their values

How different are Kenyan currency coins?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 207
-Kenyan coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40)
-Coin charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Counting coins

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count the number of sh.10 and sh.20 coins in different situations
-Sort coins by denomination
-Value the importance of counting coins

-In groups, make sh.10 and sh.20 coins paper cut-outs, sort and count them
-Group coins by denomination
-Record the number of coins in each group

How do we count coins?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 208
-Kenyan coins
-Coin paper cut-outs
-Sorting trays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Kenyan currency notes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify Kenyan currency notes up to sh.100
-Recognize features of different notes
-Show interest in Kenyan currency

-In pairs/groups, recognize and sort out Kenyan currency notes up to sh.100
-Observe and discuss features of each note
-Match notes to their values

How different are Kenyan currency notes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 210
-Kenyan notes (sh.50, sh.100)
-Note charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Kenyan currency notes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify Kenyan currency notes up to sh.100
-Recognize features of different notes
-Show interest in Kenyan currency

-In pairs/groups, recognize and sort out Kenyan currency notes up to sh.100
-Observe and discuss features of each note
-Match notes to their values

How different are Kenyan currency notes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 210
-Kenyan notes (sh.50, sh.100)
-Note charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Counting notes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Count the number of sh.50 and sh.100 notes in different situations
-Sort notes by denomination
-Value the importance of counting notes

-In groups, make sh.50 and sh.100 notes paper cut-outs, sort and count them
-Group notes by denomination
-Record the number of notes in each group

How do we count notes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 212
-Kenyan notes
-Note paper cut-outs
-Sorting trays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Adding money

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add two denominations of money with a sum not exceeding sh.100
-Calculate total amounts
-Show interest in adding money

-Add two denominations of money with a sum not exceeding sh.100
-Use coin and note cut-outs to demonstrate addition
-Solve money addition problems

How do we find the total amount of money?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 213
-Kenyan currency
-Currency cut-outs
-Addition worksheets

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Shopping activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use money to buy up to 3 items without balance
-Calculate costs of multiple items
-Appreciate the use of money in buying items

-Set up a model shop in the classroom with priced items
-In pairs or groups, role play buying up to 3 items without balance
-Calculate the total cost of items

How do we use money when shopping?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 216
-Classroom shop model
-Priced items
-Currency cut-outs

-Observation -Oral questions -Role play assessment

Measurement

Money - Solving money problems

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve word problems involving money
-Add money amounts accurately
-Value the importance of money calculations

-Solve word problems involving money
-Calculate costs of multiple items
-Create money word problems

How do we solve problems involving money?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 217
-Word problem cards
-Currency cut-outs
-Exercise books

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Digital activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use digital devices for money activities
-Play digital money games
-Appreciate the use of digital resources

-Record a video during a role play of classroom shopping activities
-Play digital games involving money
-Use digital devices to practice adding money

How can we use digital devices to learn about money?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 218
-Digital devices
-Money games
-Video recording device

-Observation -Oral questions -Digital activity assessment

Measurement

Money - Review of coins and notes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Review identification of Kenyan currency
-Sort and count coins and notes
-Show interest in currency

-Review recognition and sorting of Kenyan currency coins and notes
-Practice counting different denominations
-Discuss the importance of knowing currency

Why is it important to recognize different denominations of money?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 219
-Kenyan currency
-Currency cut-outs
-Sorting trays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Review of coins and notes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Review identification of Kenyan currency
-Sort and count coins and notes
-Show interest in currency

-Review recognition and sorting of Kenyan currency coins and notes
-Practice counting different denominations
-Discuss the importance of knowing currency

Why is it important to recognize different denominations of money?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 219
-Kenyan currency
-Currency cut-outs
-Sorting trays

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Measurement

Money - Review of money calculations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Review addition of money
-Calculate costs accurately
-Appreciate the use of money in daily life

-Review addition of two denominations of money
-Practice calculating costs of multiple items
-Discuss the importance of money in daily life

How do we use money calculations in daily life?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 220
-Money word problems
-Currency cut-outs
-Exercise books

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Lines - Straight lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Model straight lines in different ways
-Understand the concept of straight lines
-Show interest in straight lines

-In pairs/groups, safely model straight lines using sticks, plasticine or clay or papier mache and strings
-Join hands to make straight lines
-Join match sticks to make straight lines

How are lines used?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 221
-Sticks
-Plasticine/clay
-String

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activities

Geometry

Lines - Drawing straight lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw straight lines in different ways
-Use rulers to draw straight lines
-Value the importance of straight lines

-Draw straight lines on manila papers and books using pencils, crayons and rulers or sticks
-Draw straight lines in different orientations (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
-Create patterns using straight lines

How do we draw straight lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 222
-Manila paper
-Rulers
-Pencils
-Crayons

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Lines - Curved lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Model curved lines in different ways
-Understand the concept of curved lines
-Show interest in curved lines

-In pairs/groups, safely model curved lines using plasticine or clay or papier mache and strings
-Individually model curved lines by holding their hands in different ways
-Create curved lines using different materials

How are curved lines different from straight lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 224
-Plasticine/clay
-String
-Papier mache

-Observation -Oral questions -Practical activities

Geometry

Lines - Drawing curved lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw curved lines in different situations
-Create patterns with curved lines
-Appreciate drawing curved lines

-Draw curved lines on manila papers and books using pencils and crayons
-Draw curved lines in different orientations
-Create patterns using curved lines

How do we draw curved lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 225
-Manila paper
-Pencils
-Crayons

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Lines - Combining lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw both straight and curved lines
-Differentiate between straight and curved lines
-Appreciate the use of lines in real life situations

-Draw combinations of straight and curved lines
-Identify straight and curved lines in the environment
-Create drawings using both straight and curved lines
-Discuss real-life examples of straight and curved lines

How can we use both straight and curved lines in our drawings?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 226
-Manila paper
-Pencils
-Crayons
-Pictures with different lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Lines - Combining lines

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw both straight and curved lines
-Differentiate between straight and curved lines
-Appreciate the use of lines in real life situations

-Draw combinations of straight and curved lines
-Identify straight and curved lines in the environment
-Create drawings using both straight and curved lines
-Discuss real-life examples of straight and curved lines

How can we use both straight and curved lines in our drawings?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 226
-Manila paper
-Pencils
-Crayons
-Pictures with different lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Shapes - Identifying shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify different shapes in the environment
-Recognize common shapes
-Show interest in shapes

-Recognize and name different shapes in the environment (triangles, squares, circles and ovals)
-In turns, name different shapes of objects or on surfaces in their classroom
-Match objects to their shapes

What shapes can you find in your environment?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 228
-Objects of different shapes
-Shape charts
-Pictures of shapes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Shapes - Lines in shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify lines that make up shapes
-Count lines in different shapes
-Value the importance of lines in shapes

-In pairs or groups, discuss types of lines in different shapes (triangles, squares, circles and ovals)
-Count the number of straight or curved lines in each shape
-Classify shapes based on the types of lines they contain

How are shapes formed by lines?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 230
-Shape cut-outs
-Diagrams of shapes
-Pencils

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Shapes - Drawing shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw shapes in different ways
-Create accurate representations of shapes
-Show interest in drawing shapes

-Draw triangles, squares, circles and ovals on manila papers
-Display drawn shapes in the learning environment
-Identify shapes in drawings and pictures

How do we draw different shapes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 231
-Manila paper
-Pencils
-Crayons
-Rulers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Shapes - Shapes in objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify shapes in real objects
-Relate shapes to real life
-Appreciate shapes in the environment

-Look at various objects and identify their shapes
-Match objects to shapes
-Discuss how shapes are used in everyday objects

What shapes are common in the objects around us?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 232
-Objects of different shapes
-Pictures of objects
-Shape cut-outs

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Shapes - Patterns with shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw patterns involving different shapes
-Create and continue patterns
-Appreciate the use of shapes in forming patterns

-In groups, make patterns using triangles, squares, circles and ovals
-Color the patterns and share with other groups
-Complete pattern sequences with shapes
-Play games involving pattern making using digital devices or other resources

How can patterns be made using shapes?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 2 pg. 233
-Shape cut-outs
-Crayons
-Pattern cards
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Geometry

Shapes - Patterns with shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: