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What Is a Friend? Crossword Puzzle

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A 20-clue crossword that explores friendship qualities through character traits. Each clue describes what it means to be a good friend—kindness, loyalty, listening, sharing, and encouragement. Use it as a classroom discussion starter, a vocabulary review for social-emotional learning, or a warm-up for a unit on friendship and character in Grades 2–4.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Relationship Skills
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated March 2025

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Print this crossword for classroom use, homework packets, or sub plans. Click 'View Crossword' to modify clues, adjust difficulty, or add your own words before downloading as a PDF. An answer key is included with every download.

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