Kindness and Friendship Word Search
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Kindness and Friendship Word Search" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Kindness and friendship word search for 3rd to 5th grade: 14 words like upstander, empathy, courage and respect in a letter grid. Answer key included. Part of our National Bullying Prevention Month holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Use it as an early finisher or a quiet start to the day. Ask students to pick three words and use each one in a sentence about being kind.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students to spot bullying, stand up safely, tell a trusted adult and choose kindness.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Kindness and Friendship Word Search?
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Use it as an early finisher or a quiet start to the day. Ask students to pick three words and use each one in a sentence about being kind.
What is the Kindness and Friendship Word Search?
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One page with a name line, a 14 by 14 letter grid and a word bank of 14 words: kindness, respect, include, upstander, empathy, courage, friend, trust, listen, share, help, brave, belong and report. Words go across, down or diagonally. The answer key shows every word in the grid.
Can I use the Kindness and Friendship Word Search at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade National Bullying Prevention Month resources are there?
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7 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 National Bullying Prevention Month resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National Bullying Prevention Month activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National Bullying Prevention Month resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National Bullying Prevention Month resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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