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This 21-word emotions word search helps early elementary students build vocabulary for feelings and moods. Hidden words include angry, worried, excited, and sleepy, covering a range of emotional states. The smiley-shaped grid works as a feelings lesson warm-up, a free-time SEL activity, or a template for emotion-focused classroom discussions.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
1st – 3rd Grades
Updated August 2024

Word List

  • BORED
  • ANGRY
  • FUNNY
  • THIRSTY
  • HUNGRY
  • ANNOYING
  • BORED
  • TIRED
  • WORRIED
  • STRESSED
  • CLEVER
  • SLEEPY
  • FUNNY
  • EXPENSIVE
  • EXCITING
  • BRILLIANT
  • BORING
  • RUBBISH
  • SCARY
  • TASTY
  • WEIRD

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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