I-statements (I-messages): Examples and fun worksheets to help your family develop an assertive communication style and improve conflict resolution
1. In order to communicate well, understand what the other person is expecting from you. 2. Have a smile on your face, keep your voice friendly.3. Maintain eye contact and be loud and clear. Avoid mumbling.4. Avoid talking things about your interest allows others to talk.5. Be a listener and agree to their points of view. Talking together is called the argument, and you want to communicate, right? Be wise.6. Keep your eyes open, observe. To make your communication extraordinary, observe is your words really making sense to your listener.7. Ask questions if you find something interesting, confusing, ask. Don’t feel bad a good communication means a good understanding.8. Maintain a good body language.9. Use the sum up techniques; it helps other people know you are interested and listening.10. Avoid selling your thoughts, have some gape in between. It means don’t rush when communicating.
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Change YOU messages to I statements, build communication skills and social skills. Must have for conflict mediation between students learning to resolve conflicts peacefully. Now includes a digital version for use with Google Slides for digital learning. Students will each get their own I message speech bubble and use it to help change You message statements to be I statements. Great for students who are struggling to make and keep friends. This activity takes about 30 minutes to complete with a small or large group. The goal is for students to learn and practice changing you messages to I messages, and to identify situations when using I messages would be appropriate. Includes: ►Activity description including instructions/walk-through of activity, objectives, materials, guiding questions, ASCA standards alignment, and SEL competencies. ►6 different types of I message speech bubbles ►4 pages of You statements (to have students change to I statements, can also be used as a standalone handout) ►Black and white version included. ►UPDATED: Now includes Google Classroom version, the link to access this resource on Google Drive and instructions for use is on page 18. ***This activity is also available as part of my Social Skills Small Group Counseling Curriculum *** ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ⭐Recommended Resources⭐ ★ Self-Esteem Sunglasses ★ Forecast of Feelings workbook ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ✨Let's follow each other on Social Media ✨ ❗❗Don't miss out! My new products are 50% off for the first 24hrs posted, so make sure you follow me: Click here to follow my TPT store➜FOLLOW ME! Let's follow each other on Social Media: Heart and Mind Teaching on Pinterest Heart and Mind Teaching on Facebook Heart and Mind Teaching Blog Heart and Mind Teaching on Instagram Copyright © Heart and Mind Teaching. Publisher's email: [email protected]
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