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Boo — A Very Frightened Girl Word Search

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This 9-word circle-shaped word search explores emotions and coping strategies from the picture book "Boo — A Very Frightened Girl" for students in kindergarten through grade 2. Hidden words include frightened, afraid, hug, kitten, and brother, addressing fear and comfort. Use it as a story-time follow-up, a social-emotional lesson activity, or a calming center for younger learners.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated August 2022

Word List

  • AFRAID
  • FRIGHTENED
  • BATH
  • NOISE
  • DARK
  • KITTEN
  • CROW
  • HUG
  • BROTHER

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