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This 20-word emotions word search helps early elementary students identify and name feelings. Hidden words include happy, sad, friendship, forgive, and trust, touching on both emotions and emotional responses. The smiley-face shape adds visual appeal for a feelings unit, a social-emotional learning activity, or a classroom discussion starter on emotions and relationships.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Understanding Feelings
Grade Level:
1st – 3rd Grades
Updated July 2025

Word List

  • SAD
  • HAPPY
  • JOY
  • GLAD
  • MAD
  • JOY
  • UPSET
  • ENVY
  • TIRED
  • HUNGRY
  • LONELY
  • SMILE
  • CRY
  • SORRY
  • FORGIVE
  • FRIENDSHIP
  • KIND
  • MEAN
  • TRUST
  • GLAD

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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