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This 14-word first-day-of-school word search for Grades K–2 uses vocabulary tied to emotions and classroom routines. Hidden words include nervous, excited, newfriends, supplies, and recess. Use it as a back-to-school warm-up activity, an ice-breaker to ease first-day jitters, or a classroom-routine teaching tool.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated August 2024

Word List

  • FIRSTDAY
  • NERVOUS
  • EXCITED
  • NEWFRIENDS
  • SUPPLIES
  • TEACHER
  • STUDENTS
  • KINDNESS
  • NEW
  • OLD
  • ALARM
  • BREAKFAST
  • LUNCH
  • RECESS

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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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