The Rekla Thematic Lesson Planner is a Finnish-inspired interactive PDF that helps teachers move from siloed subjects to connected, real-world learning.
Designed for Kenya’s CBC and international educators alike, this digital planning tool guides you step-by-step through:
🌿 Choosing a unifying theme or phenomenon 🌱 Designing inquiry questions that inspire curiosity 💬 Mapping subject connections and CBC competencies 🎨 Building student voice and agency into your lessons 🧩 Reflecting on learning through visible thinking routines
Teachers can type directly into the planner, save, and print — making it perfect for individual planning, grade-level teams, or school-wide thematic projects.
How to use:
Download the PDF
Open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader to activate interactive fields
Save your progress as you plan and reflect
🌈 Created by Rekla Education — inspired by Finnish pedagogy and Kenya’s CBC.
“Creating space for thought doesn’t mean doing more — it means designing routines that give thinking form.” - Phenomenon Based Lesson Planner

