Makini Junior Academy Statehouse
At Makini Junior Academy we believe that every Learner has the potential to shine brightly and achieve Significant Academic Progress. Nestled along Statehouse Avenue our small size school offers a nurturing and supportive learning environment where learners can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We encourage our learners to experience a differentiated way of learning that enhances the retention of the concepts learnt. We offer a unique blend of early childhood education program and Primary school program that follows the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).
Teaching and Learning
Makini Junior Academy is big on academic excellence by embracing significant academic progress. Our dedicated team of experienced teachers are committed to providing personalized attention to each learner, ensuring that their unique strengths and talents are nurtured and developed to their fullest potential. With small class sizes, learners receive individualized instructions and support, allowing them to excel academically and reach new heights of achievement.
Playgroup (2.5 -3 years old)
- Life skill activities e.g. toileting, dressing, handwashing.
- Development of fine motor skills activities e.g. modelling, pricking, coloring, painting, doodling, colour etching, sticking, pattern making, water play, sand play
- Development of gross motor skills e.g. cycling, swimming, racing, sliding, crawling, tyre racing, jumping.
- Social etiquette skills e.g. use of courtesy words, people to respect in the society, use of cutlery set skills, sitting posture.
- Language activities e.g. use of puzzles, picture reading, storytelling,
- Mathematical skills e.g. counting, measuring, sorting and grouping.
Pre-Primary 1 (3 -4 years old)
- Life skill activities e.g. dressing,
- Manipulation skills e.g. belt tying, shoe lacing, beading, torching, zipping, locking and
- Stem activities e.g. sinking and floating, repairing spoilt toys, building using blocks. Naming parts of a car, plants.Planting and watering of plants. measuring,
- Development of gross motor skills: cycling, swimming tyre racing, jumping, climbing, sliding, and balancing. Kicking of balls
- Development of fine motor skills: Drawing modelling, fixing puzzles, painting, writing, sticking,
- Literacy skills: Sounding and blending of sounds, picture reading, fixing puzzles, reading aloud, spellings and spellings puzzles, book handling.
- Social Etiquette skills: Use of cutlery sets in feeding, sitting posture, respect of people in the society, response to call and passing of information.
- Mathematical skills: Rote counting, sorting and grouping, matching and pairing, ordering, fixing number puzzles, patterns, sequencing, measuring, money and time in relation to daily activities.
Pre-Primary 2 ( 5 - 6 years old)
Manipulation Skills: Paper cutting, sticking, zipping, shoe lacing, modelling, buttoning, cycling, racing, kicking, skipping, ball bouncing, throwing, catching, and weaving.
Stem Activities: Construction, toy car making, weighing, measuring, studying life of an insect, a plant etc.
Creative activities: Paper Mache, mosaic, collage, painting, coloring, beading, dancing, singing,
Literacy skills: Fixing puzzles, comprehension activities, scrabble activities, spelling bee competitions, creative writing, news telling, reading aloud, storytelling, riddles, and rhymes, I spy games, charade games and dialogic reading.
Mathematical skills: Use of jenga games in number recognitions and operations, counting concrete objects, weighing, measuring, capacity, use of money and entrepreneurship projects.
Primary Academic Program
With a commitment to Significant Academic Progress, Makini Junior Academy has seamlessly integrated the Competency-Based Curriculum principles into its teaching methodologies. Through continuous professional development, we equip our teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively deliver the Competency-Based Curriculum. This dedication to quality education is exemplified by the school's tailored approach to progressively develop each learner’s competencies to ensure that every learner achieves their full potential. Makini School is fortunate to adopt blended learning through technology in the classrooms fostering collaboration and communication between learners, both inside and outside the class. Technology provides extra practice for learners who might be struggling. Through enrichment activities, teachers diversify their lessons and make sure that no child is left behind.
Lower Primary (Grade 1- Grade 3)
English Activities
Kiswahili Activities
Mathematical Activities
Environmental Activities
Creative Arts
Religious Activities (CRE & IRE)
I.T
French
Upper Primary (Grade 4-Grade 5)
English
Kiswahili
Mathematics
Science and Technology
Social Studies
Physical & Health Education
Creative Arts
Religious Studies (CRE & IRE)
Agriculture and Nutrition
French
Extra-Curricular
At Makini Junior Academy, we understand that education is about more than just academics. That's why we offer a holistic approach to learning that encompasses not only rigorous academic programs but also beyond classroom program, from music to sports and leadership development, our learners have the chance to explore their passions, discover their talents, and develop essential life skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.
Computer Games
Helps learners to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on activities, fun apps and computer software. Expand on their mathematical foundation while learning about patterns, sequencing, and spatial awareness at their level.
Chess
Board games build on their communication skills, learning how to follow instructions and observe how their peers think and act. Chess helps in improving learners focus and sharpen their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Messy & Sensorial Play
Nothing puts the mess in messy play, Sensory development, fine motor skills, color recognition, cognitive development.
Community Engagement
Our small size school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging, where every learner is known, valued, and respected. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Makini Junior Academy is a place where learners feel safe to be themselves, express their ideas, and form lasting friendships. Our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and engaged community work together to create an environment where learners can thrive and grow into confident, compassionate, and responsible individuals.
