Stop rebuilding your scheme of work from scratch.

Why stop rebuilding your scheme of work from scratch?

Every term, Kenyan teachers spend hours preparing the same paperwork: a scheme of work, lesson plans, notes, a termly exam and a marking scheme. When you build each of these from scratch, that time comes out of marking, remedial teaching and your own rest. Elimu254 exists so that you can stop rebuilding your scheme of work every term and start from a document that is already aligned to the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), then adjust it to suit your learners.

A ready-made resource is not a shortcut around good teaching. It is a solid first draft. You still choose the pace, the examples and the activities that work for your class, but you no longer begin with a blank page. Most teachers find that editing a well-structured scheme of work takes a fraction of the time that writing one from scratch does.

What you will find on Elimu254

Elimu254 is a marketplace of CBC-aligned teaching documents, organised by grade, subject and resource type so you can find what you need quickly. The main resource types are:

• Schemes of work that break each term into weeks and lessons, with strands, sub-strands, learning outcomes, learning experiences and assessment.
• Lesson plans that turn a single lesson into clear steps, from introduction to conclusion.
• Lesson notes that explain each topic in language suited to the grade.
• Exams and marking schemes for opener, mid-term and end-of-term assessments, with answers so that marking is faster and fairer.

CBC resources for every level

The Competency Based Curriculum covers pre-primary, lower primary, upper primary and junior school, and learners move through these stages in different ways. A Grade 2 literacy lesson looks very different from a Grade 8 integrated science lesson, so each resource is labelled by grade and subject. Use the "Browse by level" cards at the top of this page to jump straight to your learners' stage, or open the full catalogue to filter by document type.

Our documents are written around the CBC emphasis on competencies, values and practical learning rather than memorisation alone. That means you will see learning experiences, key inquiry questions and assessment suggestions that help you check understanding in a way that matches how the curriculum expects learners to be assessed.

How to choose the right scheme of work

Before you download, check three things. First, confirm the grade and the term, because a scheme for Term 1 will not match the pacing of Term 3. Second, check the subject and learning area name, since some subjects are grouped differently from one level to the next. Third, read the description to see which strands and sub-strands are covered, so that the document matches the syllabus you are following in your school.

Once you have downloaded it, treat it as your working copy. Adjust the number of lessons to match your timetable, change the examples to reflect your local environment, and add the resources you actually have in class. A scheme of work that has been tailored to your school is far more useful than one that has been copied word for word.

Save time on exams and marking

Setting a good exam takes careful thought about coverage, difficulty and mark allocation. Our exams and marking schemes are structured so that questions follow the content learners were taught, and the marking scheme shows how marks are awarded. Teachers can use them as they are for quick assessments, or as a model when writing their own papers.

If you teach several classes or subjects, the time saved adds up quickly. Instead of typing out every paper and answer sheet yourself, you can download, print and mark within the same week.

Pay with M-Pesa and download instantly

Buying a resource is designed to be as simple as sending money to a friend. Add the document to your cart, check out, and approve the M-Pesa STK push that appears on your phone. As soon as the payment is confirmed, your document is ready to download. There are no bank cards to set up and no waiting for a link to be sent to you.

You can also create a free account to keep track of what you have bought and return to your downloads whenever you need them.

Frequently asked questions

Are the resources aligned to the CBC? Yes. The catalogue is built around the Competency Based Curriculum, and each document is labelled by grade, subject and type so that you can match it to your class.

Can I edit the documents after downloading? You can adapt them to fit your timetable, your learners and your school's way of working, which is the best way to use any ready-made scheme of work.

What if I cannot find the grade or subject I need? Message us on WhatsApp using the button on this page, and we will help you find the right resource or point you to the closest match.