Little Lists, Clear Steps: Bulleted Lists and Step Instructions for Grade 1

This Grade 1 writing worksheet introduces young learners to organising ideas using bulleted lists and writing simple step-by-step instructions. The topic focuses on helping children structure their thoughts clearly while learning how to explain actions, events, and feelings in an organised way.

Designed for early writers, this worksheet builds clarity, sequencing skills, and logical thinking. Through familiar, everyday topics such as toys, fruits, daily routines, feelings after events, favourite toys, and family members, students practise writing neatly and meaningfully.

Why Bulleted Lists and Step Instructions Matter in Grammar?

Learning to write lists and steps helps Grade 1 learners organise information clearly.
1. Bulleted lists teach grouping and categorising ideas.
2. Step instructions build sequencing and logical order.
3. Writing about feelings supports emotional expression.
4. Familiar topics boost confidence and independent writing.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes five structured and learner-friendly activities:

📝 Exercise 1 – Writing Short Lists with Bullets 
Students write short lists using bullet points for topics like toys, fruits, animals, food items, and things seen at home.

➡️ Exercise 2 – Writing Step-by-Step Instructions 
Learners write two simple steps for daily activities such as brushing teeth, wearing shoes, packing a school bag, watering a plant, and getting ready for bed.

😊 Exercise 3 – Writing Feelings After Events 
Students read situations and write two bullet points showing what happened and how they felt.

🧸 Exercise 4 – Writing Sentences About a Favourite Toy 
Learners write two simple sentences about toys they like, share, or feel happy about.

👨‍👩‍👧 Exercise 5 – Writing About Family Members Using Steps 
Students write two short step-style sentences about family members such as mother, father, brother, sister, and grandparents.
 

ANSWER KEY

Exercise 1 – Bulleted Lists 
(Answers may vary)
1. Toys 
• ball 
• doll 
• car 
2. Fruits 
• apple 
• banana 
• mango 
3. Animals 
• dog 
• cat 
• cow 
4. Food Items 
• rice 
• bread 
• milk 
5. Things at Home 
• table 
• chair 
• bed 

Exercise 2 – Step Instructions 
(Answers may vary)
1. Brushing Teeth 
i. Put toothpaste on the brush. 
ii. Brush your teeth gently.
2. Wearing Shoes 
i. Wear your shoes properly. 
ii. Tie the laces.
3. Packing School Bag 
i. Keep books in the bag. 
ii. Zip the bag.
4. Watering a Plant 
i. Fill water in a pot. 
ii. Pour water near the roots.
5. Getting Ready for Bed 
i. Brush your teeth. 
ii. Go to sleep.

Exercise 3 – Feelings After Events 
(Answers may vary)
1. School 
• What happened: I answered a question in class. 
• I felt proud.
2. Home 
• What happened: I helped my parents at home. 
• I felt happy.
3. Play & Friends 
• What happened: I played with my friends. 
• I felt excited.
4. Family 
• What happened: I spent time with my family. 
• I felt loved.
5. Special Moments 
• What happened: I got a gift. 
• I felt joyful.

Exercise 4 – Sentences About Toys 
(Answers may vary)
1. Favourite Toy 
i. My favourite toy is a car. 
ii. I play with it every day.
2. Soft Toy 
i. I have a soft teddy bear. 
ii. It is very fluffy.
3. Toy Car or Doll 
i. I like my toy doll. 
ii. It is very pretty.
4. Toy You Share 
i. I share my ball with friends. 
ii. We play together.
5. Toy That Makes You Happy 
i. My toy train makes me happy. 
ii. I smile when I play with it.

Exercise 5 – Family Members Using Steps 
(Answers may vary)
1. Mother 
i. She cooks food. 
ii. She cares for me.
2. Father 
i. He goes to work. 
ii. He helps me study.
3. Brother 
i. He plays with me. 
ii. He shares his toys.
4. Sister 
i. She helps me. 
ii. She plays with me.
5. Grandparents 
i. They tell stories. 
ii. They love me.

This worksheet is ideal for classroom learning, homework practice, or guided writing sessions at home, helping children organise ideas and write with clarity.

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