I Statements Worksheet for Kids

Communication skills lesson 16: “I” statements and sharing feelings · Set 120 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Start with “I”, not “you”): The four steps in order: I feel… (name your feeling) → when… (the action) → because… (your reason) → I would like… (ask for a change). An “I” statement: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.”, “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” A blaming “you” line: “You never include me!”, “You are so careless and late!”, “You cheat every time!” — turn each one into “I feel… when…”.

1. 1.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or say why it matters? (a) say when it happens (b) say why it matters
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You’re so rude!” (b) “You never listen!” (c) “You ignore me!” (d) “I feel left out.”
3. 3.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
4. 4.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
5. 5.True or false: “I feel sad when my turn is skipped.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or say what you would like? (a) say when it happens (b) say what you would like
7. 7.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
8. 8.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) the other’s faults (b) your own feelings (c) the weather (d) old fights
9. 9.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get annoyed when my pencil box is opened without asking.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
10. 10.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or ask for a change? (a) say how you feel (b) ask for a change
12. 12.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel stressed when the music is loud while I study.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
13. 13.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or give your reason? (a) say how you feel (b) give your reason
14. 14.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
15. 15.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or give your reason? (a) ask for a change (b) give your reason
16. 16.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or say what you would like? (a) give your reason (b) say what you would like
17. 17.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or name the action? (a) say what you would like (b) name the action
18. 18.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “You should be sorry!” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “Too late.” (d) “Thanks for listening.”
21. 21.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say what you would like? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
22. 22.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they sound louder (b) they don’t attack (c) they hide feelings (d) they win the fight
23. 23.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are so careless and late!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
24. 24.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a list of faults (b) a threat (c) a loud sigh (d) what you would like
26. 26.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or say how you feel? (a) ask for a change (b) say how you feel
27. 27.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
29. 29.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or say why it matters? (a) name the action (b) say why it matters
30. 30.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or name the action? (a) give your reason (b) name the action
31. 31.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 3 (b) step 4 (c) step 2 (d) step 1
32. 32.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You never include me!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
33. 33.True or false: “You’re so annoying with that music!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You keep messing up my things!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
35. 35.True or false: “You never include me!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel sad when my turn is skipped.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
37. 37.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say when it happens? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 3 (d) step 2
38. 38.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You always take my stuff!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
40. 40.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False

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