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