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Circle-shaped word search about self-control for young learners, featuring words like choosing and should.
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This 14-word circle-shaped word search introduces kindergarten and first-grade students to self-control through a simple definition: "choosing to do what you should, even when you don't want to." Hidden words include self, control, choosing, and should. Use it as a social-emotional learning warm-up, a character-education discussion starter, or a classroom circle-time activity.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Responsible Decision Making
Grade Level:
K – 1st Grade
Updated December 2021

Word List

  • SELF
  • CONTROL
  • CHOOSING
  • TO
  • DO
  • WHAT
  • YOU
  • SHOULD
  • EVEN
  • WHEN
  • YOU
  • DONT
  • WANT
  • TO

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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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