Early Years Education

Want to see your child begin early years of education with a bang?

Or are you a teacher that is handling learners in their early stages of education?

Precisely the reason why we are here.

To inform you about Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

To provide ample resources.

And to offer you valuable tips, ideas, and tricks.

So, what is the meaning of early years of education in Kenya?

Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, the early years of education in Kenya include:

A. Pre-Primary Education

1. Pre-Primary Level One (1) (PP1)

2. Pre-Primary Level Two (2) (PP2)

B. Lower Primary Education

1. Grade One (G1)

2. Grade Two (G2)

3. Grade Three (G3)

In Early Years Education (EYE), the learning areas are:

1. English Activities

2. Mathematical Activities

3. Environmental Activities

4. Hygiene and Nutrition

5. Kiswahili Activities

6. Literacy

7. Religious Activities

8. Creative and Movement Activities

9. Kenya Sign Language

In terms of age:

Age (years)	Grade
4	Pre-primary 1 (PP1)
5	Pre-primary 2 (PP2)
6	Grade 1
7	Grade 2
8	Grade 3

What are the competencies for Early Years Education?

1. Critical thinking and problem solving

2. Imagination and creativity

3. Citizenship

4. Digital literacy

5. Literacy

6. Numeracy

7. Communication and collaboration

8. Learning to learn and self-assessment

9. Self-efficacy

10. Readiness to transition

At the end of Early Years Education (EYE), a learner should:

1. Possess basic numeracy and literacy skills.

2. Be able to communicate verbally or non-verbally in a variety of contexts.

3.  Apply critical thinking and creativity in problem solving.

4. Be developed emotionally, physically, spiritually, morally, and aesthetically for balanced living.

5. Demonstrate appropriate etiquette in social relationships.

6. Be able to explore and enjoy immediate environment.

7. Be able to practice hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and safety skills to promote health and wellbeing.

8. Appreciate Kenya's rich and diverse cultural heritage and be prepared for harmonious coexistence.

9. Be able to apply digital literacy skills for learning and enjoyment.