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What Was I Scared Of? by Dr. Seuss Word Search

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This 15-word word search explores vocabulary from Dr. Seuss's "What Was I Scared Of?" for students in Grades K–2. Hidden words include green pants, thumping, screamed, and spooky, drawn directly from the story. The pumpkin shape makes it a perfect seasonal or Halloween-time activity, classroom read-aloud follow-up, or literacy center puzzle.

Subject:: English / Language Arts
Topic:: Literature
Grade Level:: K – 2nd Grade
Updated October 2022

Word List

AFRAID
SCARED
GREENPANTS
THUMPING
GRINIRCH
SPINACH
BICYCLES
DOUBTTROUT
SCREAMED
BAIT
BRICKELBUSH
SNIDEFIELD
SNIDEL
SPOOKY
HIGH

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