I Statements Worksheet for Kids

Communication skills lesson 16: “I” statements and sharing feelings · Set 218 · 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.🧩 Fill the gap: “I feel ___ when you take my bat without asking.” (a) happy (b) sleepy (c) hungry (d) upset
2. 2.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 3 (d) step 2
3. 3.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or give your reason? (a) say when it happens (b) give your reason
4. 4.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) the other’s faults (b) the weather (c) your own feelings (d) old fights
5. 5.🗣️ 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
6. 6.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Thanks for listening.” (b) “Whatever.” (c) “You should be sorry!” (d) “Too late.”
7. 7.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or name the action? (a) give your reason (b) name the action
8. 8.🗣️ 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
9. 9.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You always take my stuff!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
10. 10.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
11. 11.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ 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
13. 13.🗣️ 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
14. 14.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or ask for a change? (a) say when it happens (b) ask for a change
15. 15.🗣️ 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
16. 16.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
17. 17.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ 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
19. 19.🗣️ 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
20. 20.🗣️ 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
21. 21.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or name the action? (a) name your feeling (b) name the action
22. 22.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
23. 23.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “You’re so annoying with that music!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they hide feelings (b) they sound louder (c) they don’t attack (d) they win the fight
26. 26.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 2 (d) step 3
27. 27.🗣️ 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
28. 28.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are so careless and late!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
30. 30.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ 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.”
35. 35.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a loud sigh (b) a list of faults (c) a threat (d) what you would like
37. 37.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You cheat every time!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
38. 38.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
39. 39.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say how you feel? (a) step 3 (b) step 2 (c) step 1 (d) step 4

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