Primary 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Scheme of Work (NERDC)

Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) – Primary 1 - NERDC Curriculum

The Primary 1 Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) Scheme of Work is designed to introduce young learners to creativity, culture, music, drama, and visual arts in a fun and practical way. At this foundational level, pupils explore their environment through drawing, singing, storytelling, and group activities.

The scheme helps children develop creative expression, teamwork, cultural awareness, and confidence. It combines elements of music, drama, dance, and crafts, making learning engaging and meaningful.

By the end of Primary 1, pupils are expected to understand basic artistic concepts, participate in cultural activities, and express themselves through different art forms.

The Primary 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Scheme of Work is a weekly teaching guide that introduces pupils to basic art concepts, music, dance, drama, crafts, and cultural practices across three school terms.

Primary 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Scheme of Work – First Term

WeekTopicsSub-Topics / ContentLearning Objectives
Week 1Meaning of ArtForms of art, functional artworksPupils explain art, list types (drawing, singing), and create simple artworks
Week 2Sound & MusicTonic sol-faPupils differentiate sound from music and identify sol-fa notes
Week 3Branches of ArtClassification of objectsPupils group objects into art categories
Week 4RhymesDefinition and recitationPupils recite rhymes and explain their importance
Week 5DramaForms and types of dramaPupils define drama and identify types (comedy, tragedy)
Week 6TeamworkImportance and applicationPupils explain teamwork and practice group activities
Week 7Mid-Term Break/Test—Assessment
Week 8Types of ArtVisual & non-visual artPupils identify types and functions of art
Week 9Music PracticeSinging with sol-faPupils sing simple songs correctly
Week 10–11RevisionAll topicsReinforcement
Week 12–13Examination—Evaluation

Primary 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Scheme of Work – Second Term

WeekTopicsSub-Topics / ContentLearning Objectives
Week 1CraftMeaning of craftPupils define craft and identify examples at home
Week 2National AnthemSinging and pronunciationPupils sing and understand the anthem
Week 3Types of CraftDrawing and group workPupils list and illustrate craft types
Week 4Uses of MusicImportance in societyPupils explain uses of music in daily life
Week 5DanceTypes and importancePupils demonstrate dance and explain its uses
Week 6StorytellingPersonal storiesPupils tell simple stories
Week 7Mid-Term Test—Assessment
Week 8Recorder (Instrument)Basic usagePupils play simple sounds
Week 9Sense of BelongingPersonal identityPupils explain belonging and its importance
Week 10Craft DrawingIdentification of itemsPupils draw and describe craft objects
Week 11Folk SongsCultural songsPupils sing local songs
Week 12Revision—Reinforcement
Week 13Examination—Evaluation

Primary 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Scheme of Work – Third Term

 

WeekTopicsSub-Topics / ContentLearning Objectives
Week 1CeremoniesTypes and importancePupils identify cultural ceremonies
Week 2WeavingDrawing weaving itemsPupils identify and draw weaving materials
Week 3SingingEar training, sol-faPupils sing correctly with rhythm
Week 4Body Make-UpDecoration materialsPupils identify beautification materials
Week 5Make-Up PracticeTypes and usesPupils apply simple body decoration
Week 6ColoursPrimary & national coloursPupils identify colours and draw Nigeria flag
Week 7Mid-Term Break——
Week 8Body DecorationLocal materialsPupils explain local make-up
Week 9DanceSteps and movementPupils demonstrate dance steps
Week 10Music & HistoryMusic as record toolPupils relate music to storytelling
Week 11Revision—Reinforcement
Week 12–13Examination—Final assessment
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