I Statements Worksheet for Kids

Communication skills lesson 16: “I” statements and sharing feelings · Set 504 · 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 talks about… (a) old fights (b) the weather (c) your own feelings (d) the other’s faults
2. 2.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
3. 3.🧩 Fill the gap: “I feel ___ when you take my bat without asking.” (a) hungry (b) happy (c) sleepy (d) upset
4. 4.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name the action? (a) step 3 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 2
5. 5.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 4 (b) step 1 (c) step 3 (d) step 2
6. 6.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say when it happens? (a) step 2 (b) step 1 (c) step 3 (d) step 4
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is an “I” statement? (a) “You ignore me!” (b) “You’re so rude!” (c) “You never listen!” (d) “I feel left out.”
8. 8.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ 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
10. 10.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You always take my stuff!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
11. 11.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or name the action? (a) say why it matters (b) name the action
12. 12.🗣️ 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
13. 13.🗣️ 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
14. 14.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “You never include me!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙋 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
17. 17.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or say what you would like? (a) say how you feel (b) say what you would like
18. 18.True or false: “You’re so annoying with that music!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or say when it happens? (a) name your feeling (b) say when it happens
20. 20.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or say why it matters? (a) name the action (b) say why it matters
21. 21.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or name your feeling? (a) say why it matters (b) name your feeling
22. 22.True or false: “I get annoyed when my pencil box is opened without asking.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ 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
24. 24.🗣️ 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
25. 25.🗣️ 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
26. 26.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You keep messing up my things!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
27. 27.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or ask for a change? (a) name the action (b) ask for a change
28. 28.🗣️ 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
29. 29.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or name the action? (a) give your reason (b) name the action
30. 30.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Thanks for listening.” (b) “You should be sorry!” (c) “Too late.” (d) “Whatever.”
32. 32.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or say when it happens? (a) say how you feel (b) say when it happens
33. 33.🗣️ 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
34. 34.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
35. 35.🧠 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
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.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or say when it happens? (a) give your reason (b) say when it happens
38. 38.True or false: “I feel stressed when the music is loud while I study.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True

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