SCISSORS
PENCIL / PEN
ERASER
RULER
HOLE PUNCH
GLUE STICK
Hold scissors
correctly for cutting.
Hold a pen or pencil
correctly for use.
Use rubber without
damaging paper.
Draw straight lines
without slipping.
Ensure paper is
properly inserted.
Turn out a little glue
for use.
Open and close
scissors correctly.
Sharpen with a small
sharpener.
Ensure rubber is
clean.
Draw a straight line
between two points.
Punch a single sheet
using page guide.
Retract and replace
top after use.
Carry scissors safely.
Sharpen with a desktop sharpener
Use rubber sparingly
and avoid reliance.
Underline titles etc.
accurately.
Punch multiple
sheets together.
Rotate glue during
use to avoid lumps.
Cut accurately in a
straight line.
Ensure pencil is
sharp enough.
Construct and draw a
margin or border.
Empty paper cutouts as necessary.
Spread glue evenly
around the edge.
Cut curved lines
accurately.
Press lightly for
preliminary lines.
Construct rightangled shapes.
Find centre if no
guide is present.
Apply small amounts
to hold centre.
Turn paper not the
scissors as cutting.
Overdraw lines with
greater pressure.
Mark out and draw a
table or graph.
Avoid spreading glue
beyond area.
Draw labelling lines
on a diagram.
Reposition before
dry if necessary
Cut out loosely and
then accurately.
Cut out complex
shapes accurately.
Join sheets without
exposed glue.
Cut multiple layers
for duplication.
Mount work straight,
with even borders.
Cut internal
pieces safely.
Mount work straight,
with even borders.
Cut fabric accurately
and safely.
COLOURING
STAPLER
PAPER TRIMMER
CHAIR
WASHING UP
WORKSPACE
Select the correct or
desired colour.
Safely staple two or
more sheets.
Align paper
accurately.
Position chair to
ensure reach.
Ensure sink is clear
before starting.
Select best
space for task.
Colour areas as
appropriate.
Apply firm,
even pressure.
Use smooth even
cutting action.
Sit with all four legs
on the floor.
Gather items to be
wash up.
Work within
appropriate space.
Colour within edges
of area.
Use a long-arm
staple for books.
Cut straight.
Sit properly without
slouching.
Use hands, cloth or
brush as needed.
Keep workspace
organised.
Colour evenly and
consistently.
Safely remove
staples.
Retain even borders.
Lift and carry chair
safely.
Rinse items before
placing to drain.
Clear debris as
necessary.
Use coloured pens
without smudging.
Now how to reload
staples and do so.
Tuck chair in when
not in use.
Arrange items neatly
on drainer.
Clear workspace
after use.
Use coloured pens
on one side only.
Stack chairs safely
and not too high.
Rinse and empty sink
or bowl after use.
Do not “over-colour”
with pens.
Set out chairs
allowing leg-room.
Choose best
colouring option.
PAPER FOLDING
WORK BOOKS
COMPASSES
CLOTH OR TOWEL
WASTE
BROOM & DUSTPAN
Fold A5 or A4 sheet
in half.
Ensure book is the
right way up.
Select and use a
small pencil.
Wet and wring out a
cloth for wiping.
Dispose of waste
properly in a bin.
Sweep away from
self with broom.
Fold on a table.
Use the next
available page.
Ensure pencil is
sharp enough.
Wipe surfaces using
a damp cloth.
Sort recyclables from
non-recyclables.
Gather dust and dirt
in one place.
Align edge and
corners, hold.
Use page if less than
half used.
Fix pencil with points
aligned.
Wipe particles into
hand or bin.
Dispose of waste in
the correct bin.
Use dustpan and
brush to collect dirt.
Crease from centre
outwards.
Underline previous if
continuing page.
Hold and operate
with one hand.
Rinse cloth and
wring out as needed.
Know what can or
can’t be recycled.
Empty dustpan and
repeat as needed.
Fold vertically or
horizontally.
Mount work in
logical order.
Hold by twisting
handle at top.
Lay on towels to
absorb a spill.
Paper towels are
non-recyclable.
Fold to divide paper
into 4 or 8.
Mount work within
page edges.
Lead the pencil
don’t push.
Use cloth to soak up
a spill and wring.
Fold outside edges to
centre.
Mount work straight.
Draw a complete
circle.
Wipe to gather a spill
not spread it.
Fold corners to
centre on a square.
Mount work with
even borders.
Draw circles of
specific sizes.
Clear spills quickly,
especially on floors.
WHITEBOARD
READY TO WORK
STICKYTAPE
PE & GAMES KIT
HANDWASHING
Open pen and place
pen on other end.
Ensure work area is
free from clutter.
Use tape from a
dispenser.
Have correct kit in
school at all times.
Always wash hands
after using toilet.
Only use pen for
required work.
Make sure required
tools are present.
Use tape from a roll.
Tell parents if any
items are too small.
Always wash hands
before eating.
Don’t waste ink by
doodling.
Make sure you have
necessary resources.
Find the end of tape
on a roll.
Change quickly and
quietly.
Wash hands extra
well before cooking.
Replace pen cap
when not in use.
Collect any special
pieces of equipment.
Use suitably
sparingly.
Fold clothes and
leave together.
Use soap and rub
hands thoroughly.
Write clearly for
others to see.
Arrange work area in
a suitable manner.
Prepare suitable
lengths of tape.
Return all kit to bag
after use.
Remember to rub
between fingers.
Wipe the board with
a cloth or towel.
Settle to work
quickly.
Use doubled over
tape for mounting.
Check items are all
present in bag.
Remember to scrub
finger tips.
Don’t wipe board
with fingers.
Rinse hands
thoroughly.
Clean board before
putting away.
Use paper towels or
drier effectively.
Rewash hands if
needed.
Leave sink and sink
area clean.