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This 24-word Valentine's Day word search teaches upper elementary and middle school students about the history and traditions of the holiday. Hidden words include Emperor Claudius, beheaded, Christians, chocolates, and flowers, covering the holiday's origins and modern customs. Use it as a February warm-up activity, a Valentine's Day party handout, or a history-lesson supplement.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Valentine's Day
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated November 2024

Word List

  • GIFTS
  • VALENTINESDAY
  • POPULAR
  • ROMANTIC
  • COUPLES
  • ACCEPTABLE
  • ATTRACTED
  • ANONYMOUS
  • BELOVED
  • PRODUCTION
  • INCREASINGLY
  • PERMANENCE
  • FLOWERS
  • EXCHANGING
  • HEARTSHAPED
  • CHOCOLATES
  • MYSTERIOUS
  • EMPEROR
  • REUNITED
  • RECOGNIZED
  • CLAUDIUS
  • BEHEADED
  • OUTLAWED
  • CHRISTIANS

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