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Snowman-shaped word search on college readiness with words like growth mindset and emotional intelligence.
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This 17-word snowman-shaped word search helps high school students explore soft skills and college-readiness concepts. Hidden words include growth mindset, emotional intelligence, perseverance, and soft skills, covering character traits essential for academic and personal success. Use it during a college-prep unit, as a team-building activity, or as a sub-plan resource for high school advisory or career-readiness classes.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Responsible Decision Making
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated November 2023

Word List

  • COLLEGE
  • PROGRESS
  • PASSION
  • PERSEVERANCE
  • ORGANIZATION
  • MANAGEMENT
  • RESPECT
  • PURPOSELY
  • COMMUNICATE
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • HONESTY
  • HABITS
  • GROWTHMINDSET
  • FIXEDMINDSET
  • SOFTSKILLS
  • SELFAWARENESS
  • EMOTIONALINTELLIGENCE

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