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This 6-word directions word search teaches cardinal and positional directions for students in Grades K–2. Hidden words include north, south, east, west, up, and down. The small grid and large font make it suitable for early readers learning geography basics, as a classroom warm-up, or as a supplement to a unit on maps and directions.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Geography
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated June 2020

Word List

  • SOUTH
  • NORTH
  • EAST
  • WEST
  • UP
  • DOWN

How to Use This Word Search

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

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