I Statements Worksheet for Kids

Communication skills lesson 16: “I” statements and sharing feelings · Set 213 · 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.🗣️ 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
2. 2.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You always take my stuff!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
3. 3.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ 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
5. 5.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) your own feelings (b) the weather (c) old fights (d) the other’s faults
6. 6.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
9. 9.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a threat (b) a list of faults (c) what you would like (d) a loud sigh
11. 11.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 3 (d) step 2
12. 12.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say when it happens? (a) step 2 (b) step 3 (c) step 4 (d) step 1
13. 13.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You keep messing up my things!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
14. 14.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Whatever.” (b) “You should be sorry!” (c) “Thanks for listening.” (d) “Too late.”
16. 16.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 3 (b) step 2 (c) step 4 (d) step 1
17. 17.🗣️ 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
18. 18.🗣️ 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
19. 19.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
20. 20.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You never include me!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
21. 21.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
23. 23.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they sound louder (b) they hide feelings (c) they win the fight (d) they don’t attack
24. 24.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or say why it matters? (a) ask for a change (b) say why it matters
26. 26.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or say when it happens? (a) give your reason (b) say when it happens
27. 27.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
28. 28.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or say how you feel? (a) give your reason (b) say how you feel
29. 29.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You cheat every time!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
30. 30.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or name the action? (a) say how you feel (b) name the action
31. 31.🗣️ 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
32. 32.🗣️ 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name the action? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
34. 34.🗣️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or give your reason? (a) say what you would like (b) give your reason
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You never listen!” (b) “I feel left out.” (c) “You’re so rude!” (d) “You ignore me!”
38. 38.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I get annoyed when my pencil box is opened without asking.” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
40. 40.True or false: “You’re so annoying with that music!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False

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