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Clover-shaped Places Around Us word search with community locations like school, park, and zoo.
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This 25-word word search introduces kindergarten and early-elementary students to common places in their community. Hidden words include school, park, hospital, zoo, library, and church, representing local buildings and landmarks. Use it as a community-awareness warm-up, a vocabulary-building free-time activity, or a sub-plan handout for early readers.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Geography
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated March 2025

Word List

  • HOME
  • SCHOOL
  • PARK
  • HOSPITAL
  • SUPERMARKET
  • LIBRARY
  • PLAYGROUND
  • ZOO
  • BANK
  • RESTAURANT
  • BAKERY
  • POSTOFFICE
  • POLICESTATION
  • FIRESTATION
  • BUSSTOP
  • AIRPORT
  • TRAINSTATION
  • BEACH
  • FARM
  • CHURCH
  • MOSQUE
  • MALL
  • CINEMA
  • STADIUM
  • MUSEUM

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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