Grade 1–3
Ages 6–8
- Block coding in Scratch Jr and Scratch
- Sequencing, loops and simple logic
- Building simple mechanisms with motors
- Digital safety and screen habits
By the end: Pupils build and explain a working animated story or simple game.
For primary schools in Kenya
Coding & Robotics for Primary Schools
A complete in-school programme for Grade 1–8: curriculum, trained instructors, robotics kits and teacher training. Built for Kenyan schools, aligned to CBC, and already running competitions with JKUAT.
- Grade 1–8ages 6–13
- 1 hourper week to start
- No experienceneeded from teachers
Curriculum
What pupils learn, grade by grade
Content steps up with the grade, so a pupil who starts in Grade 1 keeps building rather than repeating.
Grade 4–6
Ages 9–11
- Scratch projects with variables and conditionals
- Arduino basics: LEDs, buzzers, sensors
- Robot assembly and line-following
- Introduction to 3D design
By the end: Teams build a sensor-driven robot and present how it solves a real problem.
Grade 7–8
Ages 12–13
- Text-based coding foundations
- Arduino projects with multiple sensors
- Introduction to AI concepts and datasets
- 3D printing a project part
- Competition preparation
By the end: Pupils enter a national competition such as Robocon Kenya with a documented project.
Included
What your school gets
Full curriculum
Termly schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment rubrics, mapped to CBC digital literacy and pre-technical strands.
Trained instructors
SafariSTEM instructors deliver sessions in school. Your teachers are trained alongside them and can take over as confidence grows.
Robotics kits
Shared class kits with microcontrollers, sensors, motors and building components. Maintained and replenished by us.
Teacher training
Onboarding workshop plus termly refreshers. No prior coding experience needed.
Pupil certificates
Certificates at the end of each level, and a portfolio of projects pupils can show.
Competition pathway
Entry and coaching for national events including Robocon Kenya, held with JKUAT.
How it runs
Step 1: Free demo lesson
We run one live session with a class at your school, at no cost. You see the pupils' reaction before committing.
Step 2: Agree the plan
Choose grades, session length and whether sessions sit inside the timetable or in club time. Most schools start with one 60-minute session per week.
Step 3: Set up and train
Kits delivered, teachers trained, schemes of work handed over before the first lesson.
Step 4: Termly delivery
Weekly sessions with progress reports each term, and a showcase for parents at the end of the year.
Robocon Kenya
From classroom to national competition
Primary school teams from the programme enter Robocon Kenya, the national robotics and AI challenge SafariSTEM runs with JKUAT at Juja. Pupils present a project they built themselves and are judged alongside high school and university teams.
FAQ
Questions head teachers ask
What does a coding and robotics programme for primary schools include?
SafariSTEM provides the full curriculum, trained instructors, robotics kits, pupil certificates and a competition pathway. Pupils learn Scratch programming, Arduino electronics, robotics assembly, AI basics and 3D design.
What age do pupils start coding and robotics?
Pupils start from age 6. The primary-school programme runs from Grade 1 through Grade 8, with content matched to each level.
Do teachers need coding experience?
No. SafariSTEM trains the school's teachers and provides instructors, so no prior coding experience is required from staff.
How much does a school coding and robotics programme cost in Kenya?
Pricing depends on pupil numbers and delivery mode. KEPSHA member primary schools access a subsidised rate of KES 250 per pupil per term. Schools can request a quote and a free demo lesson.
Does the programme fit the CBC curriculum?
Yes. The programme is designed to support Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum, covering the digital literacy and pre-technical studies strands through practical projects.
See it in your own classroom first
We run one free demo lesson with a class at your school. No commitment — you watch how pupils respond, then decide.