Use an I statement for losing a game.
I feel angry when I lose a game, I need to calm down because it's just a game dude!
What is an I statment?
Saying how you feel, why, and what you need.
Why do we use an I statement?
Because sometimes people don't know how you are feeling and what you want unless you tell them.
What is the 2nd thing to say in an I-statement?
Why you are feeling the way you feel.
When you are angry, what should you say?
I feel angry
Why is it important to tell a person why you are angry?
Because they may not know, and it helps you get your pre-frontal cortex thinking.
Why is it important to tell someone what you need to feel better?
Because they may be able to help you get what you need or want.
What I statement could you use if you are disappointed you didn't get to go to the game store.
I feel disappointed that we can't go to the store, I need to know when we can go.
What is an I statement you can use If you are mad that someone took your game?
I feel angry that you took my game, I need you to give it back to me.
What are the three steps to an I - Statement
Say how you Feel, Say why you feel that way, Say what you need or want.
When kids make fun of you, what do you want?
They need to stop making fun of you and give you an apology
Use an I statement for when you are nervous about answering the teacher's question.
I feel nervous when I answer questions in the class room because I worry I might get laughed at, I need to feel safe.