Identity Vocabulary Word Search, Scramble and Crossword Puzzle

I made this identity vocabulary puzzle set for my Grade 3 and Grade 4 students during our social-emotional learning unit. The kids could tell me their name but had no idea what words like identity, unique, or belongs meant when we talked about who we are. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like identity, unique, self, personality, character, role, label, attribute, authentic, individual, and essence. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the identity vocabulary finally stick.

The set is six pages. Three puzzles plus an answer key page for each. The word search works well for quiet time after recess or indoor recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether everyone has one identity or many. The crossword I use for partners or as a review. I added a couple simple mirror, star, and heart drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for Grade 3 through Grade 5. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers write one thing that makes them unique on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.