The Foundation Level Daily Living Activities Handbook

The Foundation Level Daily Living Activities Handbook supports teachers working with learners who have complex disabilities. It is aligned to Kenya’s CBE Stage-Based Pathway at Foundation Level. The handbook focuses on helping learners build practical daily living skills that support independence, dignity and participation in everyday life. These skills include personal care, hygiene, feeding, dressing, safety awareness and simple household routines. Teachers are guided to plan learning that is flexible and learner-centred, with activities adapted to each learner’s abilities, pace and level of support. The handbook also explains how daily living activities fit within the curriculum, including learning outcomes, strands, values, core competencies and simple ways to observe progress.

The handbook provides practical and step-by-step activities that help learners practice real life skills through repetition and routine. It includes examples of lessons, IEP tools, observation checklists and assessment forms that support consistent teaching and monitoring. Teaching approaches focus on demonstration, guided practice, hand-under-hand support, play and everyday routines. The handbook also highlights the importance of creating safe, calm and supportive learning environments. Teachers are encouraged to work closely with parents, caregivers, therapists and teacher-aides so learning continues at home and in the community. The guide is built on the belief that every learner can develop meaningful skills when given the right support and opportunities.