This year’s CBC pioneer class will be entering grade six in April.
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD, has released a list of approved textbooks in each subject in order to make the transition process as smooth as possible.
Grade 6 is the final stage of the upper primary level.
The following subjects will be taught in grade six;
- English
- Kiswahili
- Homescience
- Agriculture
- Science And Technology
- Mathematics
- CRE
- IRE
- Music
- Arabic
- Art And Craft
- French
- Physical And Health Education
- Social Studies
ENGLISH BOOKS – Grade 6 KICD Approved CBC Course Books
| TITLE | AUTHORS |
| Foundation English Learner’s Book | E. Mutahi, E. Mathenge, T. Kondeng and M. Njoroge |
| Foundation English Teacher’s Guide | E. Mutahi, E. Mathenge, T. Kondeng and M. Njoroge |
| Longhorn English Learner’s Book | Naomi Kanyiri, Alfred Mbongo, Samuel Kuria, Tom Olang’ and Yvonne Mueni |
| Longhorn English Teacher’s Guide | Naomi Kanyiri, Alfred Mbongo, Samuel Kuria, Tom Olang’ and Yvonne Mueni |
| Spotlight English Learner’s Book | Zipporah Wambua, Stephen Adhoch, David Kabura and Oliver Ochieng’ |
| Spotlight English Teacher’s Guide | Zipporah Wambua, Stephen Adhoch, David Kabura and Oliver Ochieng’ |
| Roots English Learner’s Book | Caroline Weloba, Eric Owino, Frankliff Mokaya, Jenaviv Caro Mutengwa and Scholastica Njoki |
| Roots English Teacher’s Guide | Caroline Weloba, Eric Owino, Frankliff Mokaya,
Jenaviv Caro Mutengwa and Scholastica Njoki |
KISWAHILI BOOKS – Grade 6 KICD Approved CBC Course Books
| TITLE | AUTHORS |
| Kiswahili Sahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi | Timothy Arege, Verah Ondieki, Nicholas Otieno and Anne Muandiko |
| Kiswahili Sahili Kitabu cha Mwalimu | Timothy Arege, Verah Ondieki, Nicholas Otieno and Anne Muandiko |
| Kielekezi cha Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi | Ken Chituyi, Norah Musyimi and Sam Washika |
| Kielekezi cha Kiswahili Mwongozo wa Mwalimu | Ken Chituyi, Norah Musyimi and Sam Washika |
| Kiswahili Milisi Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi | Neema Mwanzige na Paul Wanyonyi |
| Kiswahili Milisi Kitabu cha Mwalimu | Neema Mwanzige na Paul Wanyonyi |
HOME SCIENCE BOOKS – Grade 6 KICD Approved CBC Course Books
| MTP Home Science Learner’s Book | Cleophas Ondieki |
| MTP Home Science Teacher’s Guide | Cleophas Ondieki |
| Everyday Home Science Learner’s Book | Peris Njoroge, Eunice Ireri, Margaret Karanja and Joan Owiye |
| Everyday Home Science Teacher’s Guide | Peris Njoroge, Eunice Ireri, Margaret Karanja and Joan Owiye |
| KLB Visionary Home Science Learner’s Book | Lucy Sila, Kepha M. Nyanumba, Jemima Ndung’u, Tom Orwa and Edwin Lulallas |
KLB Visionary Home Science Teacher’s
Guide | Lucy Sila, Kepha M. Nyanumba, Jemima
Ndung’u, Tom Orwa and Edwin Lulallas |
AGRICULTURE BOOKS – Grade 6 KICD Approved CBC Course Books
| MTP Agriculture Learner’s Book | Nathaniel Gitonga |
| MTP Agriculture Teacher’s Guide | Nathaniel Gitonga |
| Modern Agriculture Learner’s Book | Steward Anyona, Charles Wachira, Nelly Aluanga, Isaac Wabwoba and Miriam Karabu |
| Modern Agriculture Teacher’s Guide | Steward Anyona, Charles Wachira, Nelly Aluanga, Isaac Wabwoba and Miriam Karabu |
| Spotlight Agriculture Learner’s Book | Joyce Wamwea, Dishon Maina and Cyrus Nyaosi |
| Spotlight Agriculture Teacher’s Guide | Joyce Wamwea, Dishon Maina and Cyrus Nyaosi |
KICD APPROVED GRADE 6 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BOOKS
| Science & Technology Learner’s Book | Peter M. Muchiri and John K. Maina |
| Science & Technology Teacher’s Guide | Peter M. Muchiri and John K. Maina |
| New planet Science and Technology Learner’s Book | Mercy Warui, Leah Nyangasi, Felister Munyi, Michael Waititu and Leah Wanjiru |
| New planet Science and Technology Teacher’s Guide | Mercy Warui, Leah Nyangasi, Felister Munyi, Michael Waititu and Leah Wanjiru |
| Spotlight Science and Technology Learner’s Book | Jacob Asenje, Daniel Arapai, Rosalia Mwarangu, David Kamoce and Pascal Wasonga |
| Spotlight Science and Technology Teacher’s Guide | Jacob Asenje, Daniel Arapai, Rosalia Mwarangu, David Kamoce and Pascal Wasonga |
MATHEMATICS BOOKS
| Mentor Mathematics Learner’s Book | Eunice Kioko, Felix Mugo, Harriet Kitonyo, Josephine Njehuri and Marriam Mwangi |
| Mentor Mathematics Teacher’s Book | Eunice Kioko, Felix Mugo, Harriet Kitonyo, Josephine Njehuri and Marriam Mwangi |
| Let’s Do Mathematics Learner’s Book | Catherine Kiyiapi, Martin Ng’ang’a, Benter Awuor, Peter Kahoro and Maurice Aketch |
| Let’s Do Mathematics Teacher’s Guide | Catherine Kiyiapi, Martin Ng’ang’a, Benter Awuor, Peter Kahoro and Maurice Aketch |
CRE BOOKS
| Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner’s Book | Lucy Muiru, Josphat Karanja and Stella M. Malonza. |
| Longhorn Christian Religious Education Teacher’s Guide | Lucy Muiru, Josphat Karanja and Stella M. Malonza. |
| Growing in Christ Christian Religious Education Learner’s Book | Hezron Onyango, Jesse Watiki, Denis Rutere and Gorreti Atogoh |
Growing in Christ Christian Religious
Education Teacher’s Guide | Hezron Onyango, Jesse Watiki, Denis Rutere and Gorreti Atogoh |
IRE BOOKS
| Spotlight IRE Learner’s Book | Bilkis Ali, Mwanarabu Okola, Omar Hinga, Salim Mohamed and Said Hassan |
| Spotlight IRE Teacher’s Guide | Bilkis Ali, Mwanarabu Okola, Omar Hinga, Salim Mohamed and Said Hassan |
| New Beginning Islamic Religious Education Learner’s Book | Mohamed Mraja, Dhulfa Gongo and Abdi Adan |
| New Beginning Islamic Religious Education Teacher’s Guide | Mohamed Mraja, Dhulfa Gongo and Abdi Adan |
MUSIC BOOKS
| Spotlight Music Learner’s Book | Phinius Kimathi, Jane Omare and Fredrick Kituyi |
| Spotlight Music Teacher’s Guide | Phinius Kimathi, Jane Omare and Fredrick Kituyi |
| KLB Visionary Music Learner’s Book | Marsyden Matsigulu, Esther Muchiri, Edward Namiti, David Nyachieo and Timona Makobi |
| KLB Visionary Music Teacher’s Guide | Marsyden Matsigulu, Esther Muchiri, Edward Namiti, David Nyachieo and Timona Makobi |
KICD APPROVED GRADE 6 ART AND CRAFT BOOKS
| Spotlight Art and Craft Learner’s Book | Hudson Munayi and Francis Kiarie |
| Spotlight Art and Craft Teacher’s Guide | Hudson Munayi and Francis Kiarie |
| Mentor Art and Craft Learner’s Book | Catherine K. Mavyala and Mary O. Rabudi |
| Mentor Art and Craft Teacher’s Guide | Catherine K. Mavyala and Mary O. Rabudi |
KICD APPROVED GRADE 6 ARABIC BOOKS
| Mayamin Arabic Learner’s Book | Dhahira Kantilal |
| Mayamin Arabic Teacher’s Guide | Dhahira Kantilal |
KICD APPROVED GRADE 6 FRENCH BOOKS
| Mentor French Learner’s Book | Kenda M. Judith and Nelly I. Muheleki |
| Mentor French Teacher’s Guide | Kenda M. Judith and Nelly I. Muheleki |
HEALTH EDUCATION BOOKS – Grade 6 KICD Approved CBC Course Books
| KLB Visionary Physical and Health Education Learner’s Book | Ruth Kahiga, Peter K. Wanjihia, Charles W. Muchemi and Winnie Nyokabi |
| KLB Visionary Physical and Health Education Teacher’s Guide | Ruth Kahiga, Peter K. Wanjihia, Charles W. Muchemi and Winnie Nyokabi |
SOCIAL STUDIES BOOKS
| KLB Visionary Social Studies Learner’s Book | Agumba Ndaloh, Dorcas Mwangi, Musungu Mugoha, Charles Mwaniki and Farah Ibrahim Said |
| KLB Visionary Social Studies Teacher’s Guide | Agumba Ndaloh, Dorcas Mwangi, Musungu Mugoha, Charles Mwaniki and Farah Ibrahim Said |
| Spotlight Social Studies Learner’s Book | Stephen Kahuho, Grace Mwaniki, Salome Wangui, Margaret Kemunto, Violet Onzere, Denis Shieyo and Pharouk Isaac |
| Spotlight Social Studies Teacher’s Guide | Stephen Kahuho, Grace Mwaniki, Salome Wangui, Margaret Kemunto, Violet Onzere, Denis Shieyo and Pharouk Isaac |
Highly recommended books for the learners.