Grade 3 Schemes of Work

Download free Grade 3 schemes of work for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 from the resource tables below. Updated for the current academic calendar, these free Grade 3 schemes of work help teachers organise learning across the school term before preparing individual lessons. Primary school educators preparing schemes of work for Grade Three can use the term sections below to access free rationalized and KICD aligned Grade 3 schemes of work for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 in PDF format. As it marks the end of Lower Primary (Key Stage 1), Grade 3 prepares learners for the transition to Grade 4 and continuous school-based assessment under the Kenya Early Years Assessment (KEYA) framework.

If you previously downloaded planning templates from commercial platforms such as Teachers Arena, you will find that all documents on Teachers Kenya Hub are completely free to view, save, and print. Review each resource against your school timetable, learner progress, and official curriculum designs before classroom use.

Use the term links to jump directly to Term 1, Term 2 or Term 3.

Grade 3 Schemes Term 1

Use this section for Term 1 resources. Term 1 establishes the foundational instructional pacing for Grade 3 across the school calendar. Primary school teachers can access complete free CBC schemes of work Grade 3 Term 1 downloads formatted into structured weekly lesson allocations, specific learning outcomes, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, and assessment rubrics. Each scheme ensures smooth curriculum delivery, allowing you to download verified Grade 3 schemes of work Term 1 PDF files across all approved learning areas in Table 9:

• Mathematics Activities (Grade 3 Maths): Complete Term 1 CBC mathematics schemes of work prepared for weekly classroom lessons and available for free PDF download.
• English Language Activities: Printable Term 1 English language schemes of work aligned with KICD curriculum designs, supporting lower primary listening, speaking, reading fluency, and writing instruction.
• Kiswahili Language Activities (Kusoma na Kuandika): Complete Term 1 Kiswahili schemes of work prepared for weekly classroom instruction in language use and vocabulary development.
• Environmental Activities: Official Term 1 environmental activities schemes of work structured for practical lower primary exploration, hygiene awareness, and scientific inquiry.
• Creative Activities (Creative Arts): Term 1 creative activities scheme of work integrating visual arts, craft, and musical expression in lower primary.
• Christian Religious Education (CRE): Term 1 Christian Religious Education scheme of work organised for weekly moral, character, and spiritual instruction.

Use the Term 1 download table below to access your scheme files directly on your tablet, computer, or phone:

Term 1 Grade 3 2026 Schemes of Work Downloads

Grade 3 Schemes Term 2

Browse the Term 2 resources here. Term 2 builds directly upon the competencies established during the first term, expanding learner understanding across all core subjects throughout the school year. These verified Grade 3 schemes of work Term 2 PDF files provide realistic weekly pacing that accounts for mid-term breaks and national holidays. You can access your free schemes of work Grade 3 Term 2 PDF download copies below for every lower primary learning area in Table 48:

• Mathematics Activities (Grade 3 Maths): Complete Term 2 mathematics schemes of work organised into structured weekly lessons and available for free download.
• English Language Activities: Term 2 English language schemes of work supporting reading comprehension, guided writing, and communicative language development.
• Kiswahili Language Activities: Term 2 Kiswahili schemes of work formatted for weekly instruction in Kusoma, Kuandika, and practical language application.
• Environmental Activities: Complete Term 2 environmental activities schemes of work supporting experiential learning, local resource exploration, and environmental care.
• Creative Activities (Creative Arts): Term 2 creative arts schemes of work supporting practical craft, psychomotor development, and music lessons.
• Christian Religious Education (CRE): Term 2 CRE schemes of work prepared for weekly moral guidance and values-based instruction.
• Islamic Religious Education (IRE): Official Term 2 IRE schemes of work tailored for weekly Islamic religious education lessons.

Use the Term 2 resource table below to download your scheme documents and plan your weekly timetable with confidence:

Grade 3 Schemes Term 3

Use the table below for Term 3 resources. Term 3 (the third term of the school year) is dedicated to concluding syllabus strands, reviewing cumulative competencies, and conducting end-of-year formative assessments before learners transition to Grade 4 in Upper Primary. Teachers preparing for this term can access our free schemes of work Grade 3 Term 3 PDF collection from the table below, which currently features six active learning areas in Table 72:

• Christian Religious Education (CRE): Complete Term 3 CRE schemes of work organised for weekly character formation, biblical teachings, and end-of-year review.
• Creative Activities (Creative Arts): Term 3 creative arts scheme of work supporting practical projects, exhibitions, and musical presentations.
• English Language Activities: Term 3 English schemes of work focusing on language consolidation, reading fluency, and formative assessment.
• Environmental Activities: Complete Term 3 environmental activities schemes of work structured for final-term inquiry and community awareness.
• Kiswahili Language Activities: Term 3 Kiswahili language schemes of work covering revision and cumulative language assessment.
• Mathematics Activities: Term 3 mathematics schemes of work organised for weekly lessons and final evaluation.

Download your Term 3 Grade 3 schemes directly from the table below:

How to Use Grade 3 Schemes of Work

A scheme of work is most useful when it becomes part of your own planning rather than a document followed without review. Start by checking the grade and term, then compare the planned sequence with the curriculum design you are using. This helps you confirm that the strands, learning outcomes and progression are appropriate before you start adjusting the timetable. As the capstone year of Lower Primary (Key Stage 1), Grade 3 schemes also help teachers align term delivery with the continuous assessment rubrics required under the Kenya Early Years Assessment (KEYA) framework.

Next, match the scheme to the number of teaching weeks available in your school. Public holidays, school activities, assessment periods and learner progress can affect pacing. If a class needs more practice in one area, redistribute time without losing sight of the intended learning outcome. If learners progress faster, use the available time for consolidation, application or enrichment rather than rushing into unrelated content.

The same principle applies to learning experiences and resources. A suggested activity may need to change because of class size, available materials or the local context. Adapt the activity while keeping its purpose clear. Assessment opportunities should also fit what learners have actually been taught and should give useful evidence of progress.

Before printing or saving your final working copy, cross-check the strands, sub-strands, and specific learning outcomes directly against the official KICD design booklet. A quick comparison helps you verify curriculum accuracy, ensure term alignment, and avoid planning discrepancies before classroom teaching begins.

What to Check Before Using a Downloaded Scheme

• Confirm that the file is for Grade 3 and the correct term (Term 1, Term 2, or Term 3).
• Compare the planned strands, sub-strands and learning outcomes with the relevant curriculum design.
• Adjust the weekly sequence to your school timetable, term length, and national holiday dates.
• Replace activities or materials that do not suit your learners while preserving the intended learning purpose.
• Review assessment points so they match the learning that has taken place and support continuous learner assessment.
• Keep consistent notes in your remarks column on what needs to move, repeat or change as the term progresses.

For the source curriculum reference, use the official KICD Lower Primary curriculum designs. The Grade 3 scheme you choose should be checked against the relevant design rather than treated as an official KICD publication.

This review is especially important when you reuse a scheme from an earlier term or school cycle. Even when a document remains broadly useful, your timetable, learner needs or curriculum reference may differ. The purpose of Grade 3 schemes of work on Teachers Kenya Hub is to make planning more manageable, not to remove professional judgement from the process.

From the Scheme to Daily Lesson Planning

A term scheme gives the wider sequence; a lesson plan turns part of that sequence into a specific learning experience. The curriculum design acts as the statutory reference point specifying national competencies and strand objectives. The scheme of work breaks those broad designs into a term-by-term weekly instructional roadmap, while the lesson plan prepares a specific lesson development flow for daily classroom teaching.

After choosing the relevant scheme, use the Grade 3 lesson plans page for lesson-level planning. Keep the Grade 3 curriculum designs available as the reference point when checking what the scheme or lesson plan is intended to cover.

If you need a different level, return to the Schemes of Work main page or move directly to Grade 2 schemes of work and Grade 4 schemes of work. Keeping each grade on its own page reduces the chance of selecting a file prepared for another level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download Grade 3 schemes for each term?

Use the Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 sections on this page. Each term table is the resource list for Grade 3, containing Mathematics Activities, English, Kiswahili, Environmental Activities, Creative Activities, CRE, and IRE. Simply select your subject from the tables above for an instant PDF download.

Can I edit a Grade 3 scheme before using it?

Yes, where the file format allows editing. Review the scheme first, then adapt pacing, learning experiences, resources and assessment to suit your timetable and learners. Do not change the intended learning outcome simply to make a template fit your schedule.

How do I check whether a scheme suits the current curriculum?

Compare it with the relevant KICD Grade 3 curriculum design. Check the grade, strands, sub-strands, learning outcomes and sequence, then review whether the proposed learning experiences and assessment approaches match the rationalized Competency Based Curriculum requirements.

What is the difference between a scheme of work and a lesson plan?

A scheme of work organises learning across a longer period such as a term, while a lesson plan focuses on a particular lesson or learning experience. Teachers normally use the scheme for sequencing and pacing, then prepare or adapt lesson plans for classroom delivery.