I Statements Worksheet for Kids

Communication skills lesson 16: “I” statements and sharing feelings · Set 961 · 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.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You never include me!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
4. 4.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or give your reason? (a) ask for a change (b) give your reason
5. 5.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name the action? (a) step 1 (b) step 3 (c) step 4 (d) step 2
6. 6.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You always take my stuff!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
7. 7.🗣️ 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
8. 8.🗣️ 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
9. 9.📣 An “I” statement talks about… (a) your own feelings (b) the weather (c) the other’s faults (d) old fights
10. 10.True or false: “I feel left out when plans are made without me.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ 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
12. 12.🗣️ 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
13. 13.🧠 Why do “I” statements work better than blaming? (a) they win the fight (b) they sound louder (c) they hide feelings (d) they don’t attack
14. 14.True or false: “You keep messing up my things!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 Fill the gap: “I feel ___ when you take my bat without asking.” (a) sleepy (b) hungry (c) happy (d) upset
16. 16.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 1 (b) step 2 (c) step 3 (d) step 4
17. 17.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say how you feel? (a) step 2 (b) step 4 (c) step 1 (d) step 3
18. 18.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are so careless and late!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
19. 19.🗣️ 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
20. 20.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You are mean. Stop laughing!” (a) an “I” statement (b) a blaming “you” line
21. 21.🗣️ 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
22. 22.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or ask for a change? (a) give your reason (b) ask for a change
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.🗣️ 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
25. 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. 26.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name your feeling or ask for a change? (a) name your feeling (b) ask for a change
27. 27.🗣️ 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
28. 28.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “You’re so annoying with that music!” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
29. 29.🤝 Your friend says sorry after your “I” statement. What is a kind reply? (a) “Thanks for listening.” (b) “Too late.” (c) “You should be sorry!” (d) “Whatever.”
30. 30.🗣️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “I feel upset when my things are taken without asking.” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: name your feeling? (a) step 3 (b) step 2 (c) step 1 (d) step 4
34. 34.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: name the action or say what you would like? (a) name the action (b) say what you would like
35. 35.🗣️ 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
36. 36.🗣️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “You are so careless and late!” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is a blaming “you” line. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say how you feel or give your reason? (a) say how you feel (b) give your reason
40. 40.True or false: “You never include me!” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True

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