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This 8-word emotions word search introduces early elementary students to basic feeling vocabulary in a smiley-shaped format. Hidden words include happy, angry, sad, scared, nervous, and sleepy. Use it as a social-emotional learning warm-up, a feelings-vocabulary unit activity, or a calming free-time puzzle.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Understanding Feelings
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated January 2025

Word List

  • HAPPY
  • ANGRY
  • SAD
  • SCARED
  • NERVOUS
  • SLEEPY
  • SERIOUS
  • SURPRISED

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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