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