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This 18-word careers word search introduces early elementary students to common job titles and professions. Hidden words include astronaut, doctor, teacher, scientist, and chef—professions children encounter and aspire to. Use it as a vocabulary warm-up during a career-exploration unit, as a free-time activity, or in a lesson introducing the world of work to young learners.

Subject:
Life Skills
Topic:
Work
Grade Level:
1st – 3rd Grades
Updated February 2023

Word List

  • ARTIST
  • ASTRONAUT
  • ACTRESS
  • ATHLETE
  • CARPENTER
  • CHEF
  • DOCTOR
  • DENTIST
  • JANITOR
  • LAWYER
  • MECHANIC
  • MUSICIAN
  • NURSE
  • PILOT
  • POLICE
  • SCIENTIST
  • SOLDIER
  • TEACHER

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