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This 25-word social-emotional learning word search explores friendship and trustworthy behavior for elementary students. Hidden words include trust, listen, ask, advantage, and safe, highlighting qualities that build strong friendships. Use it as a character-education warm-up, a friendship-unit activity, or a discussion starter for defining what makes a real friend.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Relationship Skills
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated January 2026

Word List

  • BUY
  • PUT
  • SHOW
  • READY
  • GONE
  • PAY
  • LOCK
  • TELL
  • ADVANTAGE
  • LISTEN
  • ASK
  • SHAKE
  • TRUST
  • GONE
  • SAFE
  • JOSEPH
  • MONEY
  • VIDEOGAME
  • WORK
  • WALLET
  • FRIEND
  • PIZZA
  • LOCKER
  • SUPERVISOR
  • PLACE

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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