Help kids learn to communicate their feelings, express their needs, and work through everyday disagreements with this interactive I-Statements Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution Game!

Using a simple I-Statement or I-Message social script, children practice responding to relatable social situations in ways that are clear, respectful, and assertive. Instead of focusing on blame, students learn to explain how they feel, describe what happened, and communicate what they need.

This apple-themed, self-correcting social skills game includes two differentiated Google Slides versions with 54 scenarios each, plus 42 printable problem-solving task cards, visual posters, and I-Statement scripts. It's designed for grades 1–5 and works well for school counseling, child therapy, social skills groups, classroom social emotional learning (SEL), and telehealth sessions.

📦 What's Included:

✔️ 2 Differentiated Google Slides Games

• Two interactive digital versions, each containing 54 social problem-solving scenarios.
• Lower elementary version: Three multiple-choice responses for each scenario, including some silly options to make learning fun.
• Upper elementary version: Open-response questions that encourage children to generate their own I-Statements and solutions.

✔️ 42 Printable Problem-Solving Task Cards

• Relatable scenarios for practicing communication, conflict resolution, and assertive responses.
• Included in both color and black-and-white.

✔️ I-Statement Poster

• A visual reminder that helps children learn the structure of an I-Message and use it when communicating their feelings and needs.

✔️ I-Statement Script Handouts

• Sentence starters and visual supports for practicing how to express feelings, describe a situation, and make a respectful request.

✔️ Feelings Poster

• A visual reference to support emotional identification and help children find words to describe how they feel.

✔️ Printable and Digital Options

• Use the Google Slides games for interactive lessons or choose the printable task cards for hands-on counseling and classroom activities.

🎒 Quick Details: Grades 1–5 | 👥 Individual counseling, small groups + classroom | 🖨️ PDF + Google Slides | 🎯 I-Statements, assertive communication, conflict resolution + social problem solving

🎯 Skills Addressed:

✔️ Using I-Statements and I-Messages

✔️ Assertive communication

✔️ Expressing feelings and needs

✔️ Social problem solving

✔️ Conflict resolution

✔️ Identifying and naming emotions

✔️ Perspective-taking

✔️ Respectful communication

✔️ Making requests and setting boundaries

✔️ Considering different responses to disagreements

✔️ Self-awareness and social awareness

✔️ Responsible decision-making

💡 Ways to Use It:

• Introduce I-Statements during individual or small-group counseling
• Use the multiple-choice game with younger students who benefit from structured response options
• Challenge older students to create their own responses using the open-ended game
• Practice responding to 42 social scenarios using the printable task cards
• Role-play everyday peer disagreements in a supportive setting
• Display the I-Statement poster during counseling sessions or classroom SEL lessons
• Use the script handouts to provide sentence starters for children who need extra support
• Practice naming feelings before constructing an I-Statement
• Use the digital games during telehealth sessions or on an interactive whiteboard
• Invite children to compare different communication approaches and discuss possible outcomes
• Practice assertive communication before conflicts happen, when children have time to learn and rehearse the skill
• Revisit the game throughout the school year to reinforce problem-solving strategies

👩‍🏫 Who It's For:

School counselors, child therapists, social workers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, special education teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, and families.

This resource is especially useful for professionals supporting elementary students who are learning to express feelings, communicate boundaries, navigate peer disagreements, and advocate for their needs.

The differentiated games provide flexibility for children with different language, communication, and learning needs.

📚 More I-Statement Resources:

Read the Whole Child Counseling Guide to Teaching I-Statements for examples, teaching tips, and ways to introduce I-Messages to children.

🖨️ Format & Download:

This digital product includes:

✔️ Two Google Slides games with 54 scenarios each

✔️ 42 printable problem-solving task cards in color and black-and-white

✔️ I-Statement poster

✔️ I-Statement script handouts

✔️ Feelings poster

✔️ PDF and Google Slides formats

Use the digital activities on a computer, interactive whiteboard, or through screen sharing. Print the task cards and visual supports for hands-on individual counseling, small groups, or classroom instruction.

This is a digital download. No physical materials will be shipped.

📌 Important Notes:

I-Statements are a communication tool, not a requirement. Children can express needs and boundaries in different ways, and adults should support communication methods that work for each child.

I-Statements are most appropriate for everyday disagreements and manageable social problems. Children should not be expected to independently resolve bullying, unsafe situations, or serious conflicts. Adult support and intervention are important when safety or power imbalances are involved.

Allow children to practice using spoken words, written responses, visual supports, or alternative communication methods.

The goal is to help children communicate assertively and advocate for themselves, not to require agreement or compliance.

This is a digital download. No refunds on digital purchases.