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