Updated 10 November 2026.
Direct answer: The best December holiday revision materials are your child's own marked papers and school books first, then one free sample, then a PDF revision pack for the weakest subject only. Check the page count and answer key before you pay. On our site a subject pack is KSh 100 and a whole-grade bundle is KSh 300.
What counts as revision materials
Parents type “december holiday revision materials”, “holiday revision papers” and “revision notes pdf” for the same need: something a learner can work through at home without a teacher. Five kinds exist, and they differ a lot in cost and in how much they help.
| Kind | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Your child's own marked papers and exercise books | Finding the three weakest areas | Free |
| Free samples and free packs | Judging the style of a pack before paying | Free |
| Revision papers with an answer key | Timed practice and honest marking at home | KSh 100 a subject on our site |
| Whole-grade bundle of revision notes and papers | Three or more weak subjects | KSh 300 a grade on our site |
| Live online classes | A learner who needs a teacher to explain | Holiday Learning Academy: KSh 3,000 a week |
Prices are those shown on the revision page and the academy page on 10 November 2026. The academy is listed for information only, and holiday tuition rules are in our guide on whether holiday tuition is allowed.
Choose December holiday revision materials by grade
| Grade | Aim this December | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| 4 and 5 | Reading fluency, number facts, writing | Reading, school books, then free Grade 4 or Grade 5 sample. Plan: Grade 4 and 5 holiday plan |
| 6 | Rest after KPSEA, then a warm start for Grade 7 | Free Grade 6 sample. Plan: Grade 6 holiday plan |
| 7 and 8 | Close the gaps from Term 3 | Free Grade 7 or Grade 8 page. Plan: Grade 7 and 8 holiday plan |
| 9 | Rest after KJSEA, then prepare for Grade 10 | Free Grade 9 sample. Plan: Grade 9 holiday plan |
| 10 | Core subjects before Grade 11 | Free Grade 10 page. Plan: Grade 10 December plan |
For Grades 1 to 3, see our ten-week plan; reading together does more than any pack. Schools reopen on 4 January 2027, according to the Ministry calendar as reported by Kenyans.co.ke on 4 November 2026.
What the free materials on our site contain
The free pages for Grades 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 each offer the opening pages of that grade's Mathematics homework pack as a free PDF, with no payment and no sign-up. It is a preview, not a full pack. The free Grade 7 page offers three PDFs: Mathematics Term 1 notes, an end-of-term exam and a marking scheme.
Check the file before you pay
Not every file is the same size. On 10 November 2026 the Grade 6 all-subjects bundle page listed 889 pages in nine packs, while the Grade 6 Mathematics homework page described its file as a short summary sheet of 2 pages with an answer key. Both can be useful, but they are different things, so read the “What's included” box, find the stated page count and look for a separate answer key. Our guide on checking a pack before you buy has the full checklist. The revision page describes a subject pack as eight sections, 40 multiple-choice questions, 24 short-answer questions and an answer key on its own page. Packs are study aids and do not guarantee results.
A routine that uses the materials well
- Find three weak spots in the Term 3 report and marked papers.
- Pick one pack or sample for the weakest one only.
- Do 20 to 45 minutes on weekdays, depending on grade, and keep the weekend free.
- Mark together with a different colour pen and redo what went wrong. Our marking guide shows how.
- Stop when the child is tired. Rest is part of the plan.
The minutes are our suggestions, not Ministry rules. For a ready-made schedule, see the holiday assignments guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best December holiday revision materials?
Start with your child's own marked papers and school books. Add one free sample, then a revision pack with an answer key for the weakest subject only.
Are there free revision notes in PDF?
Yes. Our free pages for Grades 4 to 10 offer free Mathematics PDFs: a sample on most grades, and on Grade 7 three PDFs with notes, an exam and a marking scheme.
How much do revision papers cost?
On our site a subject pack is KSh 100 and a whole-grade bundle is KSh 300, as shown on the revision page on 10 November 2026. Other sellers set their own prices.
Should I buy a whole-grade bundle or one subject?
Buy one subject if only one is weak. Choose the bundle if three or more subjects need work, since the nine Grade 6 packs would cost KSh 900 at KSh 100 each against KSh 300 for the bundle.
Can revision materials guarantee better marks?
No. They are study aids. Regular short practice, honest marking and rest matter more than the number of pages.
Sources
- CBC Edu Kenya revision page (opened 10 Nov 2026)
- Grade 6 all-subjects bundle page (opened 10 Nov 2026)
- Grade 6 Mathematics homework page (opened 10 Nov 2026)
- Schools to open on January 4 (Kenyans.co.ke, 4 Nov 2026)
CBC Edu Kenya sells the packs described above and uses its own pages as examples because they are public. Prices and page counts are as shown on 10 November 2026.
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