Schemes of Work, Generated in Minutes
Stop buying one-size-fits-all Schemes of Work or preparing them manually. Elymica instantly generates complete CBE-aligned documents from your selected lessons, with easy editing and smooth continuity after school closures, timetable changes, or other interruptions, keeping learning organised, flexible, and on track.
3+ hours
Typical time to write a SoW manually
Under 10 min
Time to generate a SoW on Elymica
Every term
Required by all Kenya schools per KICD
How it works
No new workflow. The SoW is a by-product of planning you already do.
Plan your lessons
Build your term lesson plans in the Elymica teacher portal. Assign each lesson to a CBE strand and sub-strand. This is work you are already doing.
Generate the Scheme of Work
One click. The platform reads your lesson schedule, pulls the curriculum node data, sequences the lessons by week, and formats a complete SoW document.
Submit to your HOD
Review the generated document inside the platform. Submit directly to your HOD for approval. They receive a notification and can review, comment, or approve online.
What a generated Scheme of Work looks like
Example: Grade 4 Mathematics, Term 1, auto-generated from lesson plan nodes.
Scheme of Work
Grade 4 Mathematics: Term 1, 2026
| Weeks | Strand | Sub-strand | Specific Learning Outcomes | Key Inquiry Question | Learning Experiences | Resources | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | Numbers | Whole Numbers: Place Value | Identify place value of digits up to 10,000; write numbers in expanded form | How do we use place value in everyday life? | Class discussion; abacus demonstration; expanded form exercises in pairs | Abacus, number cards, Gr.4 Mathematics textbook | Oral questions, observation |
| Week 3–4 | Numbers | Addition and Subtraction | Add and subtract up to 4-digit numbers; solve word problems in real-life contexts | How do we use addition in real life situations? | Word problems using matatu fares; number line activity; peer marking | Number line charts, Gr.4 textbook, flash cards | Written exercise, peer assessment |
| Week 5–6 | Measurement | Length | Estimate and measure length using standard units (m, cm, mm); convert between units | How do we measure distances accurately? | Measure classroom items; estimate vs. actual comparison; record findings in table | Rulers, measuring tape, Gr.4 textbook | Practical assessment, portfolio task |
| Week 7–8 | Measurement | Mass | Measure mass of objects using kg and g; read a spring balance correctly | Why do we need to measure mass accurately? | Weigh market produce; compare estimates with measurements; class record sheet | Spring balance, food items, Gr.4 textbook | Observation checklist, written exercise |
From the Marketplace
Publisher-created SoW templates, ready to customise
The Elymica Marketplace includes Scheme of Work templates prepared by approved Kenyan educators and publishers. Unlike generic downloads, these are imported directly into your teacher portal, where you can adapt them to your class's actual pace, add your own lessons, and generate your final SoW for HOD submission.
Curriculum-linked
Tagged to CBE-KE strands and sub-strands at the correct grade level
Import and customise
Bring into your portal, adjust the pace, add your own lessons, then generate
Subject specialists
Created by practising Kenyan teachers and curriculum developers
Ready for HOD
Structured to match the submission format your HOD expects
Import
Into your portal
Edit
Adapt to your class
Submit
To your HOD
Learning areas across Basic Education
Schemes of Work are required for all levels of Basic Education in Kenya, from Early Years Education through Senior School (PP1 to Grade 12). Learning areas and subjects differ by level as defined by KICD.
Pre-Primary
PP1 – PP2
Language Activities
Listening and Speaking, Reading Readiness, Pre-Writing...
Mathematical Activities
Numbers, Measurement, Classification, Patterns...
Creative Activities
Art, Music, Movement, Craft...
Environmental Activities
Living Things, Non-Living Things, Natural Resources...
Religious Activities
Religious Stories, Values, Practices...
Lower Primary
Grade 1 – Grade 3
Kiswahili Language Activities
Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza, Kusoma, Kuandika...
English Language Activities
Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing...
Mathematical Activities
Numbers, Measurement, Patterns and Algebra...
Religious Education Activities
Religious Stories, Values, Practices...
Environmental Activities
Living Things, Non-Living Things, Natural Resources...
Creative Activities
Physical Fitness, Games, Art, Music...
Upper Primary
Grade 4 – Grade 6
Mathematics
Numbers, Measurement, Geometry, Data Handling...
English
Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language Use...
Kiswahili
Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza, Kusoma, Kuandika, Sarufi...
Science and Technology
Living Things, Physical Processes, Earth and Space...
Social Studies
Natural Environment, People and Population, Citizenship...
Creative Arts
Art and Craft, Music, Movement and Creative Dance...
Agriculture
Crop Production, Animal Husbandry, Farm Safety...
Religious Education
Religious Stories, Values, Practices...
Junior School
Grade 7 – Grade 9
Mathematics
Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Statistics...
English
Oracy, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Language Use...
Kiswahili
Mazungumzo, Kusoma, Kuandika, Sarufi...
Integrated Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, integrated across strands...
Pre-Technical Studies
Technical Drawing, Wood Work, Metal Work, Electronics...
Agriculture
Crop Production, Animal Production, Agricultural Economics...
Social Studies
History, Geography, Civics, Life Skills...
Religious Education
Religious Stories, Values, Practices...
Creative Arts and Sports
Fine Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education and Sports...
Senior School
Grade 10 – Grade 12
Core Learning Areas (all pathways)
English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Life Skills, Community Service Learning (CSL), required across every pathway...
STEM Pathway
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science...
Social Sciences Pathway
History, Geography, Economics, Business Studies...
Arts and Sports Science Pathway
Fine Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Languages...
Subject offerings and strand structures are governed by KICD and may be updated as CBE-KE evolves. Elymica updates the curriculum taxonomy in line with KICD guidance.
For Heads of Department
Review and approve with fully digital workflows
No more chasing teachers for submissions, handling piles of printed documents, managing endless corrections through email and chat groups, or waiting days for resubmissions. When a teacher submits a Scheme of Work, you receive an instant notification in the Elymica portal. Review, comment, request edits, or approve electronically. Every submitted SoW stays securely stored and easy to retrieve during quality reviews, audits, or TSC inspections.
Inbox notifications
Get alerted the moment a teacher submits
Inline comments
Request specific changes without rejecting the whole document
Audit log
All approved SoWs stored with timestamps for TSC inspections
Common questions about Schemes of Work in Kenya
What is a Scheme of Work in Kenya?
A Scheme of Work (SoW) in Kenya is a term-by-term teaching plan that outlines the lessons, learning areas, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, suggested activities, learning resources, and assessment methods a teacher will use over the course of a term. It is a regulatory requirement submitted to the Head of Department at the start of each term in line with KICD CBE guidelines.
How do I write a CBE Scheme of Work?
A CBE Scheme of Work is organised by week. For each week, specify the learning area, strand, sub-strand, specific learning outcomes, key inquiry question, learning experiences, learning resources, and assessment method. The strand and sub-strand must match the KICD CBE taxonomy for the grade level. Elymica auto-generates this structure from your lesson plans, so you do not need to draft it from scratch.
Can I get a Scheme of Work template for Grade 4 Mathematics?
Yes. Elymica generates CBE Schemes of Work automatically when you plan your term lessons in the teacher portal. You can also browse publisher-created SoW templates from the Elymica Marketplace, where approved educators have pre-filled templates for specific subjects and grades that you can import and customise.
How does a HOD approve Schemes of Work on Elymica?
When a teacher submits a Scheme of Work, the HOD receives a notification in the Elymica teacher portal. The HOD can review the document, add comments, request changes, or approve it directly in the platform. There is no need to print or email documents.
Does Elymica support Schemes of Work through Grade 12?
Yes. Elymica supports CBE Schemes of Work for the full span of Basic Education in Kenya, from Early Years Education (PP1) through Senior School (Grade 12). The curriculum taxonomy covers all learning areas at every level, including Junior School (Grade 7–9) subjects such as Integrated Science and Pre-Technical Studies, and Senior School pathway subjects across STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science.
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