Self-Injury Awareness Day Word Search 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

Introduction

This Word Search Worksheet Activity is carefully designed to raise awareness, kindness, and emotional intelligence in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner. The worksheet is designed around encouraging positive language and concepts that are ideal for elementary-level students, allowing teachers to introduce awareness topics in a gentle and developmentally appropriate manner.

Objective

The purpose of this activity is to develop vocabulary, reading fluency, and concentration skills while promoting empathy, kindness, and positive communication. The worksheet is designed to avoid graphic or disturbing information and is suitable for young students.

Order, Outline, and Steps

Students are to locate the hidden words throughout the puzzle. Words can be located in any direction. Once complete, students can think about, talk about, or color the worksheet based on the version used.

Grades or Ages

Specifically designed for students in grades 2-5.

Implementation Format

Ideal for classroom guidance lessons, social-emotional learning activities, independent work, or calming activities that promote reflection.

Answer Keys

A complete answer key is provided to help teachers and save time on preparation.

How to Use and Variations

This activity can be used alone or in conjunction with class discussions, writing activities, or classroom talk about kindness and emotional awareness.

Standards

Designed to meet social-emotional learning standards and literacy standards including vocabulary recognition and reading skills.

File Types

Printable PDF

Number of Pages

3 pages total
• 1 colored word search
• 1 black-and-white coloring page
• 1 answer key