I-statements 1
Ryan’s work is too difficult for him. He is feeling frustrated and wants to crumple up his paper into a ball.
How can Ryan talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel frustrated when my work is too hard. I want some help so I can understand it better.”
Lina got an answer wrong in class. Lina feels upset and doesn’t want to talk out loud again in class.
How can Lina talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel upset when I get answers wrong in class. I want to learn how to be okay with being wrong sometimes.”
Stephen doesn’t want to go to school. He is sitting in his room refusing to leave.
How can Stephen talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel frustrated when I have to go to school. I want someone to help me with the problems I have at school.“
Izzy wants to be first in line. Izzy is shoving her way to the front even though it’s not her turn to be the line leader.
How can Izzy talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel angry when I don’t get to be first in line. I want to be the line leader later this week.”
What is the sweet food made by bees?
Honey
Georgia’s best friend won’t talk to her. Georgia wants to yell at her friend in the hallway.
How can Georgia talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel upset when you do not talk to me. I want to talk to you so we can work through our problems together.”
Rowan’s friend isn’t playing by the rules at recess. Rowan is angry and wants to yell at his friend.
How can Rowan talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel angry when you don’t play by the rules. I want you to play by the rules or choose another game to play.”
Raina fell off of her trampoline and hurt her leg. Raina is screaming and crying.
How can Raina talk about what’s going on so people can help her?
“I feel hurt when I fall off the trampoline. I want someone to get some medicine and a bandage for me.”
Bryce’s grandpa went out of town for work. Bryce misses his grandpa and has been crying all night.
How can Bryce talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel sad when my grandpa goes out of town. I want to call him so I can hear his voice.”
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongeBob SquarePants
Trent’s little sister broke his favorite game. Trent wants to yell at his sister.
How can Trent talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel mad when you break my games. I want you to be more careful with them and ask before you use them.”
Jayla is sad that her best friend is moving away. Jayla wants to stay in her room alone all day.
How can Jayla talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel sad when my friends move away. I want to make sure we stay in touch.”
Marcus is upset that his teacher didn’t call on him. He wants to yell at his teacher.
How can Marcus talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel upset when my teacher doesn’t call on me. I want my teacher to give me more chances to talk in class.”
Camryn lost when playing a board game. Camryn wants to throw the board game and storm out of the room.
How can Camryn talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel angry when I lose a game. I want someone to help me calm down so I can try again.”
What’s the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
Mia tripped in front of the class. She feels embarrassed and wants to run out of the classroom.
How can Mia talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel embarrassed when I trip in front of the class. I want help calming down.”
Omar won a special prize at his school. Omar is excited and wants to brag about it to his friends.
How can he talk about his feelings in a positive way instead?
“I feel excited when I win a special prize. I want someone else to get a turn next time.”
Kaidence is sad that her family isn’t going on a trip this year. She wants to cry.
How can Kaidence talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel sad when we don’t go on vacation. I want to go on a trip next year.”
Jack is mad that his friend won’t stop talking. Jack wants to yell at his friend.
How can Jack talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel mad when you keep talking. I want you to try to be quiet while I am working.”
Who lives in a trashcan on Sesame Street?
Oscar the Grouch
Daniel lost his first basketball game. Daniel is disappointed and wants to give up on basketball.
How can Daniel talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel disappointed when I lose a game. I want to work harder so I can try to do better.”
Gabby is not allowed to go outside because it is too cold. Gabby wants to go outside anyway.
How can Gabby talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel upset when I am not allowed to go outside. I want to find something fun to do.”
Jackson doesn’t want to watch the show his sister is watching. Jackson wants to steal the remote from his sister and change the channel.
How can Jackson talk about his feelings instead?
“I feel frustrated when we have to watch your show. I want to watch something that we both like.”
Skye’s mom just had a baby. Skye wishes that her mom would spend more time with Skye. Skye is hiding in her room from her mom.
How can Skye talk about her feelings instead?
“I feel sad when you don’t spend much time with me. I want us to have a fun play time just for us!”
What color are the stars in the American flag?
White