USER GUIDE
The Chalkboard Kenya Getting Started Guide
Welcome to Chalkboard Kenya!
This user guide is designed to help new users navigate our platform and discover local educational materials effectively. Whether you're an educator, parent, or student, this guide will walk you through the key steps to make the most of our resources. It covers the initial set-up, how to get started crawling,making purchases and viewing downloads and resolving issues discovered.
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Introduction
Chalkboard Kenya is your hub for accessing high-quality local educational materials. From lesson plans to worksheets, we're here to support your teaching and learning needs. Let's dive in!
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Account Creation and Login
You do not need an account to view resources on our site. But for a beJer experience, get started by creating an account or logging in if you're already a member. This will give you access to a personalized experience, enabling you to save favorites, track downloads, and more.
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Browsing and Searching for Local Materials
Use our intuitive search bar to find materials relevant to your needs. You can search by keyword, subject, grade level, and more. Refine your search results by using filters on the leQ-hand side.
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Resource Categories
Explore our resource categories to quickly find what you're looking for. Whether it's lesson plans, flashcards, or workbooks, our categories are tailored to various educational needs.
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Downloading Resources
Once you've found a resource you like, click on it to access the details. Hit the "Download resource" or "Purchase resource" button to get your hands on the material. If it's a premium resource, proceed with the payment process.
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Payment options and methods
We have designed our site to ensure convenience by offering payment either in Kenya Shillings - KES or US Dollars. For mpesa, you can conveniently make payments via an STK push to your phone. US Dollar payments can be made via Visa, Mastercard and on Paypal. Once your complete payment, click on “I have paid, confirm my payment” down below. If payment is successful, you will be redirected to your dashboard where you can access the resource.
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Accessing downloaded or purchased resources
Once you've downloaded or purchased a resource, go to your dashboard and access the resources from there.
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Using Local Materials Effectively
Our resources are designed to enhance your educational experience. Adapt lesson plans, customize worksheets, and integrate activities into your curriculum for maximum impact.
We have compiled a list of some of the most popular resources to help you get started.
- KICD Curriculum designs
- Schemes of work
- Lesson plans (templates and examples)
- Flashcards
- Alphabet worksheets for kindergarten
- Number worksheets for kindergarten
- Addition worksheets for kindergarten
- Subtraction worksheets for kindergarten
- Tracing worksheets for kindergarten
- Handwriting worksheets for kindergarten
- CVC worksheets for kindergarten
- Colouring worksheets for kindergarten
- Shapes worksheets for kindergarten
- Days of the week worksheets for kindergarten
- Months of the year worksheets for kindergarten
- Beginning sounds worksheets for kindergarten
- Ending sounds worksheets for kindergarten
- Valentine's day worksheets
- Earth day worksheets
- Space week worksheets
- Easter worksheets
- Christmas worksheets
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Community Interaction
Join our community of educators, parents, and students. Share feedback, give reviews, insights, ask questions, and exchange ideas to foster collaborative learning. Engage with us on social media to stay updated.
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Contacting Support
Need assistance? Our support team is here to help. Contact us via email or phone during business hours. We're dedicated to ensuring your experience is smooth and enjoyable.
Congratulations! You're now equipped with the knowledge to navigate Chalkboard Kenya and access local educational materials that will enrich your teaching and learning journey. Enjoy exploring and enhancing education with us!
If you have any further questions, visit our "FAQ" section or get in touch with our friendly support team.