I Statements Worksheet for Kids

Communication skills lesson 16: “I” statements and sharing feelings · Set 911 · 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.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they win the fight (b) they don’t attack (c) they sound louder (d) they hide feelings
2. 2.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 Fill the gap: “I feel ___ when you take my bat without asking.” (a) upset (b) hungry (c) sleepy (d) happy
4. 4.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say when it happens? (a) step 1 (b) step 2 (c) step 3 (d) step 4
6. 6.🗣️ 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
7. 7.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say what you would like? (a) step 1 (b) step 4 (c) step 3 (d) step 2
9. 9.True or false: “You never include me!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
11. 11.🗣️ 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.”
12. 12.🗣️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “You always take my stuff!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ 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
16. 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. 17.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You cheat every time!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
18. 18.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say when it happens or give your reason? (a) say when it happens (b) give your reason
19. 19.🙋 After saying how you feel, how should an “I” statement end? (a) a list of faults (b) a loud sigh (c) what you would like (d) a threat
20. 20.🗣️ 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
21. 21.True or false: “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “You cheat every time!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ 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
24. 24.True or false: “You never include me!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) your own feelings (b) the other’s faults (c) old fights (d) the weather
26. 26.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: give your reason? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 1 (d) step 2
27. 27.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 3 (b) step 1 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
28. 28.🗣️ 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
29. 29.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 4 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 1
30. 30.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or give your reason? (a) name your feeling (b) give your reason
32. 32.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name the action? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
33. 33.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say what you would like or say when it happens? (a) say what you would like (b) say when it happens
35. 35.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or name your feeling? (a) ask for a change (b) name your feeling
37. 37.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or ask for a change? (a) give your reason (b) ask for a change
38. 38.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 2 (d) step 4
39. 39.🤝 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!”
40. 40.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or say when it happens? (a) ask for a change (b) say when it happens

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