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This 28-word directional terms word search teaches primary students spatial language and prepositions. Hidden words span compass directions (north, southeast), position words (above, below, beside), and movement concepts (forward, backward, towards). The flower-shaped grid works well as a math or language arts vocabulary lesson, a classroom orientation activity, or a practice set for following directional instructions.

Subject:
Math
Topic:
Measurement & Units
Grade Level:
1st – 2nd Grades
Updated April 2025

Word List

  • NORTH
  • SOUTH
  • EAST
  • WEST
  • NORTHEAST
  • NORTHWEST
  • SOUTHEAST
  • SOUTHWEST
  • UP
  • DOWN
  • LEFT
  • RIGHT
  • FORWARD
  • BACKWARD
  • ABOVE
  • BELOW
  • NEAR
  • FAR
  • INSIDE
  • OUTSIDE
  • TOWARDS
  • AWAY
  • UNDER
  • OVER
  • BETWEEN
  • BESIDE
  • NEXTTO
  • ACROSS

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'Open This Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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